Karen Main is an organizational sociologist,
researcher, consultant and trainer with over ten years of experience
in the government sector.
She is known for her unique curriculum development and an
interactive teaching style.
Education
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Ph.D., ABD, Sociology, University of Denver
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M.A., Sociology from the University of Denver
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B.A. Sociology from the University of Colorado
Experience and
Concentration
Custom leadership development programs
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City and County of Denver, Leadership Enhancement And Development (LEAD). A 3-year, competency-based program geared to upper-level leaders.
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City of Englewood, The Englewood Leadership Institute (ELI). A 1-year, competency-based program geared to leaders at all levels of the organization.
Supervisor Development programs
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City and County of Denver, Growth, Opportunities And Leadership for Supervisors (GOALS). A 1-year program focused on skill acquisition among new supervisors.
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City of Englewood, Supervisor Summit. A one-week training conference delivering fun and effective skills to City supervisors.
Organizational Development solutions
Survey Design
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Survey design, implementation and analysis. Specializing in custom 360 feedback instruments, training needs assessments, organizational climate surveys.
E-Learning
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Implementation Consultant, City and County of Denver, for their citywide E-Learning program.
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City of Englewood. Design and implementation of internal computer training program, The Citywide Computer Coaching Network.
Recent Awards & Recognition
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Best Practice Awards, Mountain States Employer’s Council, 2007.
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2007 Awards for Excellence, IPMA-HR Western Region
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Rocky Mountain Chapter of American Society for Training and
Development, 2007 Best Practices STAR Award, Government & Non-Profit
category
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President,
Colorado
chapter, International Public Management Association for Human
Resources (IPMA-HR)
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Adjunct faculty,
Department of Sociology, Metropolitan State College of Denver
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Colorado Municipal
League, Training Needs Committee
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Member, Colorado
American Society of Training & Development
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Certified Associate, Emergenetics International
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IPMA Certified Professional