Who We Are
Dr.
Kathryn Scanland.
As a strategic planning and leadership specialist, Kathryn believes
that effective leaders and organizations approach their future
purposefully. Through
her unique style of integrating coaching and consulting, she
empowers clients to own their planning and lead with principled
conviction.
Her background includes leadership positions and consulting in
higher education, publishing, manufacturing and service
organizations. She has designed leadership development programs and
facilitated leadership retreats, created institutional and
organizational assessment strategies, and guided organizations
through visioning and strategic planning.
Kathryn co-authored the book, The Jobs Revolution: Changing How
America Works, along with former Congressman, Steve Gunderson,
and former Assistant Secretary of Labor, Roberts Jones. As a result,
Kathryn has spoken to audiences ranging from the staff at
McGraw-Hill Companies to the Western Governors' Association, on
issues relating to education, workforce, and globalization.
Dr. Scanland
earned a B.S. degree in business administration from Greenville
College, an M.B.A. with an emphasis in marketing research from
Southern Illinois University, and a doctor of management in
organizational leadership from the University of Phoenix.
Kathryn lives in downtown Chicago and retreats to her cottage in West Michigan whenever possible. In her spare time she scavengers art galleries along the coast of Lake Michigan, takes long walks with her dog, Lily, enjoys the evening at the symphony or theater, and reads HBR (Harvard Business Review) and anything she can get her hands on regarding leadership. Kathryn serves on the board of directors for Cabrini Green Legal Aid and Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago.