ABOUT DAN ~ WHAT I DO
Dan McGraw
Consultant
Ask questions. Listen. Understand your goals. Design a solution. Get buy-in. Engage. Teach. Guide. Coach. Get buy-in. Follow-up. This is the essence of my consulting practice.
Each engagement ends with "what are you going to do about it?" for each principal and team-member.
"Dan's work is highly rated by our people and is effective enabling understanding and change. Highly recommended." CEO, for-profit corp.
Dan McGraw
Facilitator
Dan McGraw
Coach
The manager's role as the coach is one of the most powerful, yet it is among the least used, primarily because it is misunderstood and requires a skill many are reluctant to apply.
I apply the coaching skills one-on-one or in groups to affect change and/or navigate unknowns. Strictly confidential.
"Dan has helped me learn to be a better leader and manager. His guidance has brought clarity into areas of management that have always seemed ambiguous. Most of all, we have seen real business results from the practical application of Dan's teaching, and guidance." - President of for-profit corporation.
Dan McGraw
Speaker
Ease, Expedite, Simplify, Speed; synonyms that sum up what I do. I'm really good at it. The results? Break-down barriers. Clarify a team's collective wisdom. Set strategy. Define Goals. Name the "elephant in the room" and tame it.
“Dan was an excellent facilitator. He kept us on pace and pushed us beyond our comfort zone. This resulted in a plan that everyone owned and supported...and this has never happened before.” - Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization
Speaking engagements, usually to large groups, "facilitate" conveying a message, preparing for change, inspiring action and sharing values. Almost always quickly and with humor, and fun.
"The annual meeting and especially your presentation was the best I have attended in my seven years here." - CIO at for-profit corporation.
"Expert, Master, Genius, Wow!"*
Working with clients as a consultant for 16 years, I have been described in many ways*. Yes, I have seen challenges and opportunities involving individuals, teams and organizations. Whether their business is in Construction, Technology, Utilities, Sales, Manufacturing, Finance, Fitness, Distribution, Non-profit, Religious or Franchising. I know people and how to facilitate change and growth.
I am experienced in executive and general management with domestic and multinational companies.
Served thirteen years in multiple roles as a consultant to business. Twelve years experience in business ownership in retail and service industries. Eighteen years experience in information systems sales and management to both small and large organizations. Additional experience in marketing and financial management rounds out the background in most key areas of business.