About MDS
Management Development Solutions helps
businesses and organizations achieve their vision and
objectives through exemplary management practices.
Dr. Mark Spool, founder and president of MDS, is a pragmatic, results-oriented consultant with over 30 years experience in leadership development. His expertise is in:
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Coaching executives and high potential employees
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Designing and conducting customized 360-degree feedback
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Designing, administering and interpreting employee engagement surveys
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Developing performance management systems
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Establishing succession planning processes
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Developing competency models
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Conducting supervisory/management training programs
Example outcomes of the above initiatives:
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Enhanced performance of leaders (improved 360-feedback ratings)
Improved effectiveness and efficiency in work products
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Improved employee engagement scores
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Decreased turnover of highly valued employees
Mark's breadth of consulting experience includes companies in finance, manufacturing, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, retail, and oil and chemical, as well as family-owned businesses, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations. Mark has also held management positions in ARCO Chemical Company, Payless ShoeSource and Marathon Oil Company.
Credentials and career highlights:
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Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Michigan State University
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Lead judge for the HR Department of the Year and the CEO of the Year Award
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Baldrige certified examiner for the Delaware Quality Award
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Former instructor at Penn State and Villanova Universities
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Published several articles in his field
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Served on the board of directors of non-profit organizations
