Chief Talent Officer
Greater Detroit Area
Michael Arena, Ph.D., specializes in applying hard science to soft skills, with focus in such areas as organizational networks, people analytics and innovation management. His most recent academic efforts concentrate on enabling adaptive space within large, complex organizations.Board Chair @ The Plexus Institute unleashes potential through adaptive practices by conducting complexity research, building a community of practice...
Michael Arena, Ph.D., specializes in applying hard science to soft skills, with focus in such areas as organizational networks, people analytics and innovation management. His most recent academic efforts concentrate on enabling adaptive space within large, complex organizations.Board Chair @ The Plexus Institute unleashes potential through adaptive practices by conducting complexity research, building a community of practice and encouraging responsive actions. From January 2014 to Present (2 years) Chief Talent Officer @ Responsible for enterprise talent management, talent analytics, leadership development & learning, strategic workforce planning, and the Innovation Xchange Lab. Since joining General Motors, he has employed an evidence-based approach to driving performance, leveraging such concepts as predictive analytics and network analysis to empirically determine talent needs across the pipeline. From January 2012 to Present (4 years) Assistant Professor in Behavior Science @ Taught the Hyper-Connected Innovation, Introduction to Organization Development, Organizational System Change, and Capstone Practicum in Organization Development courses. From January 2009 to April 2013 (4 years 4 months) Visiting Scientist @ Focused on the intersection of human dynamics, innovation and networks. This included understanding how ideas are generated, amplified and scaled across organizations. From May 2008 to October 2010 (2 years 6 months) Senior Vice President Leadership Development @ Responsible for talent management, executive development and organizational development. Co-designed and launched the Center for Future Banking and created the Consumer Banking Design organization, each dedicated to driving disruptive innovations and business models around implicit customer needs. From January 2006 to August 2010 (4 years 8 months) Director of Global Consulting and Talent Management @ Responsible for strategic change management, 6-sigma, lean-manufacturing, and accelerated innovation. From 2002 to 2006 (4 years) PhD, Organizational Dynamics @ Union Institute & University From 1997 to 2000 MBA, Organizational Behavior @ Wheeling Jesuit University From 1991 to 1994 Coursework in Engineering Management @ University of Massachusetts, Amherst From 1990 to 1991 BS, Industrial Technology @ California University of PA From 1985 to 1989 Michael PhD is skilled in: Change Management, Strategy, Leadership, Organizational Design, Entrepreneurship, Six Sigma, Talent Management, Social Sciences, Coaching, Organizational Network Analysis, Talent Analytics
Plexus Institute
Board Chair
January 2014 to Present
General Motors
Chief Talent Officer
January 2012 to Present
Queens University of Charlotte
Assistant Professor in Behavior Science
January 2009 to April 2013
MIT Media Lab
Visiting Scientist
May 2008 to October 2010
Bank of America
Senior Vice President Leadership Development
January 2006 to August 2010
Ingersoll Rand Company
Director of Global Consulting and Talent Management
2002 to 2006
Union Institute & University
PhD Organizational Dynamics
1997 to 2000
Wheeling Jesuit University
MBA Organizational Behavior
1991 to 1994
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Coursework in Engineering Management
1990 to 1991
California University of PA
BS Industrial Technology
1985 to 1989
The Plexus Institute unleashes potential through adaptive practices by conducting complexity research, building a community of practice and encouraging responsive actions. The Plexus Institute unleashes potential through adaptive practices by conducting complexity research, building a community of practice and encouraging responsive actions.
What company does Michael PhD work for?
Michael PhD works for Plexus Institute
What is Michael PhD's role at Plexus Institute?
Michael PhD is Board Chair
What industry does Michael PhD work in?
Michael PhD works in the Automotive industry.
Who are Michael PhD's colleagues?
Michael PhD's colleagues are Peter Komlosan, Vaibhav Lawand, Paulo Zago, Amey Worlikar, Linda Kopchia, Matthew Cullen, Ron Sperry, Shaun Carrithers, Frank Catenacci, and Brian Peaslee
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