Donald Shandler

Dr. Donald Shandler is president of Shandler Associates, a training and consulting firm that addresses the development needs of managers, leaders and professionals in a broad variety of corporate, government and nonprofit organizations. Holding a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University he has distinguished himself as a trainer/consultant, educator and published author.

His training and consulting experiences include working with clients throughout the United States. During his 30 year career he has focused on addressing the

development needs of knowledge workers, technical professionals, information technologists and generationally diverse workers. Areas of special expertise include management and leadership development, negotiation and influence, the challenge of transitioning from technical expert to leadership positions and managing the multigenerational workforce.
Dr. Shandler has managed major programs, staff and budgets in academic, association and government settings. His chronological experiences include serving as:
• Director of Continuing Education, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
• Assistant Vice Chancellor, Statewide Programs, University of Maryland University College
• Director of Education, National Association of Home Builders
• Director of Continuing Education, Graduate School, USDA
• Dean of Graduate Studies and Continued Learning, Wilkes University
• Assistant Vice President, Graduate and Adult Education, Marymount University
His teaching background includes a variety of notable universities including Boston College
and Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland at Baltimore County, and University of Maryland University College.

The courses that he currently teaches include:
The Project Management Challenge: Turning Generational Conflict into Collaboration
Principles of Training and Development
Managing People and Groups in a Global Marketplace
Don is a published author and keynote speaker. His four books serve as the foundation of his training and consulting philosophy. The books include Motivating the Millennial Knowledge Worker; Competency and the Learning Organization; Reengineering the Training Function; and, From Technical Specialist to Supervisor.

Phone: 703-674-6800

E-mail: don@shandlerassociates.com