Episode 2
Insights into Organizations’ Use of Personality Profile Tools With Guest Tracey Lee Lorenson | HR02
Welcome to the new podcast series HR Inside Out – Demystifying HR & People Management
Join host Susan Ney and guest, Tracey Lee Lorenson of Paragon Strategic Services Ltd., as they dive into the topic of personality profiling tools used in recruitment, training, as a communication tool within organizations and for personal insights and growth. Susan and Tracey will chat about how they can be effectively used and misused and provide insights from their experience with the tools … and more. An interesting and informative session is promised!
About the Host:
Susan has worked with people all her life. As a human resource professional, she has specialized in all aspects of employment, from hiring to retirement. She got her start as a national representative for a large Canadian union. After pursuing an undergrad degree in business administration, Susan transitioned to HR management, where she aspired to bring both employee and management perspectives to her work. She retired from her multi-decade career in HR to pursue writing and consulting, and to be able, in her words, to “colour outside the lines.” She promises some fun and lots of learning through this podcast series.
Susan is also the author of Leadership Inside Out: Effecting Change from Within. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Leadership and Training.
If you wish to contact Susan, she can be reached through any of the following:
Website: www.effectingchangefromwithin.com
Email: susangney@gmail.com
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/susan-ney-197494
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susan.ney.5/
About the Guest – Tracey Lee Lorenson of Paragon Strategic
Award-winning speaker and consultant, Tracey is known for her humour and candor in helping her clients manage difficult situations. Her warm, energetic style combines her legal training, leadership experience, practical advice and real-life examples that resonate with audiences of all levels. With a keen interest in problem-solving, Tracey has developed a series of proven techniques that help organizations identify their issues and take action to improve their situation.
Tracey has worked with elected officials and local government managers in a variety of capacities for more than 25 years. After practicing workplace law on behalf of public sector clients, Tracey was Executive VP for E-Comm, provider of 911 fire, police and ambulance services for local governments in southern BC. In her current role as the principal in the management consulting firm Paragon Strategic Services Ltd., Tracey works with Boards and Councils to establish strong governance cultures and assists in resolving conflicts that arise.
A sought-after lecturer, Tracey has spoken extensively on a variety of topics including: Council conduct, leadership, strategic planning, human resources, governance, and develo0ping regional strategies. In addition, she has lectured at UBC’s Faculty of Law, Royal Roads University, Capilano University, the Justice Institute of BC, the Local Government Leadership Academy and is a member of the faculty for BC’s Local Government Management Association’s MATI programs. Tracey also received the Chartered Director designation upon completion of the McMaster University program in Board Governance.
Tracy works with management teams and elected officials across the country on leadership training, good governance, strategic planning, accountability, conflict resolution and Council/CAO issues (performance, recruitment).
Tracey is excited about the launch of Civic Excellences’ online eLearning community for local government staff and elected officials CivicExcellence (www.civicexcellence.com)
If you wish to contact Tracey, she can be reached through any of the following:
Website: www.paragonstrategic.com
Email: tracey@civicexcellence.com
Phone: (250) 275-4829
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