Michael Flanagan
Instructional Designer | Facilitator
Skills
Facilitation
Executive Advisory
Training
Cross-functional Leadership
Organizational Development
Michael Flanagan is an Executive Advisor and Facilitator with fassforward. He passionately believes in using his talents and gifts to be a creative force in the lives of those with whom he has the privilege of working.
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Michael worked for Verizon Communications for 33 years where he held a series of leadership positions in Talent Management, Learning and Development, Executive & Leadership Development, Organization Effectiveness and Change Management. As Director – International Training & Development for Verizon, Michael led strategic initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Verizon’s international affiliates in 33 countries.
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Michael loves to travel and he is convinced that he was a Bedouin in a prior life.
My six word story
"Perpetual Optimism is a Force Multiplier."