Martin is a recognized leader in Organizational Development; metrics, strategic planning, mission and vision, professional development planning, and coaching. His ability to take the complex and simplify it makes him a highly sought after teacher and consultant. His energy and concern for the success of others makes him a top-notch speaker.
Martin is currently the author of six books; Why Organizations Struggle So Hard to Improve So Little: Overcoming Organizational Immaturity, Metrics: How To Improve Key Business Results, Planning and Designing Effective Metrics, The Professional Development Toolbox, Success Metrics and his latest Don’t Manage…Coach! He holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources Development from Webster University, a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Chapman University and an Associate’s degree in Instructional Technology from the Community College of the Air Force.
Martin survived over twenty years of implementing the improvement-tool-du-jour, from Quality Management, to Quality, to CMM, CMMI, and most recently, Lean Six Sigma. His experiences and full education provided him with a robust and comprehensive perspective on improving organizations.
Martin’s compulsion to help others has led to the creation of his company MK Knowledge Builders, a weekly motivational newsletter for vision setters, numerous publications, six books, and numerous presentations.