Susan Finerty

President Finerty Consulting

  • Vernon Hills IL

Author of Master the Matrix: 7 Essentials for Getting Things Done in Complex Organizations

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Biography

Susan Finerty is the Author of "Master the Matrix: 7 Essentials for Getting Things Done in Complex Organizations (launching January 2012). She has held adjunct faculty roles at Northwestern University and Loyola University-Chicago. She is the Principal Consultant of Finerty Consulting, which was established in 2004. Her consulting practice focuses on organizational effectiveness—helping organizations design and implement change, helping teams work effectively together and coaching individuals on communication, influence and leadership. Susan began her 20+ year career in two small pharmaceutical companies before joining Baxter International in 1995. She has a blog focused on leadership that can be found at www.LeadershipMutt.com and a blog focused on matrix management at www.MasterTheMatrixBlog.com . She has a BA from Central Michigan University and an MA from Indiana University. She resides in suburban Chicago with her husband and three children.

Industry Expertise

Corporate Leadership
Training and Development
Health Care - Providers
Information Technology and Services
Medical Devices
Pharmaceuticals
Corporate Training

Areas of Expertise

Change Management
Being Strategic
Building Partnerships
Decision Making
Matrix Management
Influence Without Authority

Education

Indiana University

Masters of Arts

Organizational Communication

1990

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Arts

Journalism/Public Relations

1988

Event Appearances

Building Influence Through Partnerships

Nestle Marketing Research Day of Learning  Chicago, IL

2012-01-19

Towards Matrix Mastery

Guest Lecture--Northwestern University  Chicago, IL

2012-03-03

Nurturing Strong Partnerships at Work

Frensenius-Kabi: Inspired to Care Day  Schaumburg, IL

2012-03-30

Sample Talks

No Power? No Problem

Getting things done when your formal power is limited by building partnerships, aligning goals, influencing and leading meetings that matter.

Think, Talk and Act like a Strategist

What does it mean to "be strategic"? Learn the keys to thinking, talking and acting strategically every day (hint: it doesn't mean creating a massive strategic plan).

How are We Going to Change THAT?

Sometimes the most important organizational changes you need to make are also the most nebulous. Learn how to get specific on what you want to change and employ every available strategy to make it stick.

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  • Keynote
  • Moderator
  • Panelist
  • Workshop Leader
  • Host/MC
  • Author Appearance

Fees

$7500 to $9500*Will consider certain engagements for no fee
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