Pat’s role when sharing Compression Planning® is that of “an experiential learning guide.” His Institutes create real-world learning experiments and are based on a “learn by doing” approach versus “sit back, listen and hope that something sticks” (i.e. Lectureshops).

His specialty is helping organizations and individuals cut through the clutter to laser in on a strategic target, make smart decisions and develop and an action plan quickly and effectively. Pat has provided Executive Coaching in Compression Planning® with over 500 past participants from the Compression Planning® Institute – ranging from college/university presidents to CEOs to K-12 superintendents to college grant developers.

Experience:

• 26 years working along side the founder of the company, Jerry McNellis, and 3 years as CEO

• Has taught over 2000 individuals the Compression Planning® System.

• Has designed and led over 200 plus Strategic Planning Sessions using Compression Planning with clients ranging from multi-billion dollar corporations to community based non-profits to strategic planning sessions for community colleges across the country.

• Guest lecturer on planning and complex decision-making in the following Master’s programs: Robert Morris University, MBA; Columbia University in NYC, Entrepreneurial Creativity, MBA; and Geneva College MSOL, Master’s of Science in Organizational Leadership

• Author of “The Compression Planning® Advantage: A Blueprint for Resolving Complex Issues.

• Co-authored the following books: “Exploding The Meeting Myth” and “The Executive Decision Making System: Better, Quicker Decisions. More Time for Strategic Thinking”