JOHN D. HEIDKE, PH. D.

Dr. John Heidke is Vice President, Organizational Consulting Services of Right Management Consultants, Great Lakes Region. 

Professional Profile

Dr. Heidke specializes in strategic planning, organizational change, executive coaching, leadership development, succession management, and mergers & acquisitions.  Prior to joining Right, John was a Senior Consultant with a worldwide talent management firm, as well as manager in the Organization and Leadership Development group of a Fortune 100 global automotive supplier. 

Dr. Heidke brings more than 20 years of successful experience from the public and private sectors to his work.  His previous experience includes teaching, research, and administration at the University of Michigan, and consultation with a broad range of organizations including technology, energy, financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, and education. 

Education

Dr. Heidke received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science from the University of Wisconsin.  He received his Doctorate from The Ohio State University. 

Representative Engagements and Clients

·      Succession Management - Worked with the executives of a global automobile manufacturing firm to identify, assess, coach, develop, and deploy future leaders.  The succession management process resulted in improved "bench strength" and a decrease in the departure of high potential leaders.

·      Executive Coaching - Worked with executives and company sponsors interested in developing their skills, abilities, and style to move from being very effective to exceptional.  Also has a proven track record in assisting leaders who, while having strong technical skills, are derailing due to personal behaviors.

·      Organization Alignment and Performance - Working with CEOs and executive teams of two recently merged manufacturing firms, developed a process for getting bottom line results and establishing a new organizational culture.  Results included:  avoidance of redundancies, integrated leadership, alignment of key strategies, active sharing of technology and market intelligence, and equitable personnel policies.