About

Geoff Barbaro, GAICD, CMgr, FIML, MA (Communication Management), GradCerteLearning, GDLP, LlB

I am a values-based, collaborative leader and an experienced CEO, Strategist, Educator, Communicator & Director.

My values are:

• To deliver practical and needed solutions
• To deliver high quality experiences and services
• To reinvigorate and enrich those I work with
• To be passionate, creative and upfront
• To act professionally and accountably

I add value to organisations through my expertise in:

• Leadership, governance and management
• Strategy thinking, planning, models and frameworks
• People, project and change management
• Financial management and budget development
• Education, training and development, including eLearning, learning design, blended learning, remote and international education
• Education, training and development in: Values and Ethics; Leadership; Strategy, analysis and critical thinking; Communications; and Law
• Community, stakeholder and government relationships and engagement
• Organisational, multinational and intercultural communication
• Issues and crisis management planning and implementation
• Online engagement and E-Communication, including social media
• Research and analysis, including strategy, market, environment and academic research
• Marketing, tenders and bids

The organisations I can add value to will:

• Have an approach based on values, ethics and responsibility
• Be constantly evolving, changing and looking to improve
• Have faith in their staff and people
• Demand performance and require accountability
• Be striving to engage with its stakeholders and communities
• Be committed to open communications

I have been developing my knowledge and understanding of Asian cultures, markets, and regional developments over the last 10 years.

I have written a book for Verb Publishing (UK), The Leader’s Beacon: The 55-minute guide to Leadership Communication.