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For over a decade, Dr. Mark DeVolder has motivated and equipped thousands to navigate change, build high levels of trust and become fully engaged at work and at home.

Mark DeVolder distinguishes himself as a change specialist.  In 2010 and 2011, Mark received the prestigious Top 5 Speaker award USA in Change Management.

As an expert in the dynamics of organizational change and employee engagement,  DeVolder reveals why 70 percent of all change initiatives fail to achieve their stated goals.  With straight-forward strategies and convincing business examples, Mark shows leaders how to drive results to improve the bottom line.   Mark is the author of "Get Engaged!  A Practical Guide for Improving Employee Engagement."

Dr. DeVolder is known for cutting edge content, valuable take-aways, entertaining audience interaction, all illustrated by unstoppable humour and memorable stories.  People leave with tools and a template to re-energize, re-engage and transform their workplace.

Mark’s presentations are backed up by impressive business acumen;  Dr. DeVolder has skilfully guided change management projects worth more than 500 million dollars.  His success is due in part to his expertise as a mediator.  Over 95% of his contracts result in signed agreements.

Mark's client list is impressive:  NASA, IBM, Gibraltar Industries, AIG Financial Group, PricewaterhouseCoopers, with corporate presentations in destinations like Jamaica and Dubai.  As a dual citizen of the United States and Canada, Mark relates easily to international audiences.

Presentations Include:

"Harnessing the Hurricane:  Thriving during Extreme Change"
In Mark's signature keynote, leaders learn how to adapt, survive and thrive in a climate of constant change.  You will receive essential leadership tools and a template to successfully plot a course through the storm.  Leaders will leave with a personal plan to successfully navigate  change in their organization, become a leader/coach and develop employee engagement.  Don't just survive;  learn to thrive during Extreme Change! 

"Get Engaged!  Love Your Job!"
Employee Engagement keynote, popularized by the Carrot Guys at half the price.
See the profound connection between highly motivated employees and increased productivity and profitability.  With straight-forward strategies and convincing business examples, Mark shows leaders how to improve the bottom line through the pillars of commitment:  clarity, competence, influence and appreciation.  You will leave vital knowledge and skills to re-energize, re-engaged and transform your workplace and life.

Management Certificate Training
This program teaches managers how to enable employees to take responsibility for their own performance.  Participants will learn how to help employees clarify their problems &/or goals, generate solutions/plans, act and evaluate.  The coaching conversations include:  correction, assistance, performance, growth and tutoring.