Dr. Mitchell Shack
I earned my doctorate in Industrial / Organizational Psychology with a focus on achievement motivation, person perception and executive assessment. My ability to influence individual, group and organizational dynamics was further developed when I completed extensive postgraduate training at the world famous Gestalt Institute of Cleveland.
I have followed a career path that has included working as a university professor in an MBA program, serving as an in-house consultant for the Government of Canada, managing a national consulting portfolio as a partner with Deloitte and building Centauric, a boutique consultancy that specializes in helping CEO’s, Boards and senior leaders bring out the best in their people and organizations as they confront transformational challenges.
My behavioral science expertise and methods blend with my deep industry experience as I help clients to develop their leadership and functional capabilities, strengthen the engagement of their people and align organizational support. The result is leaders who are better able to focus on priorities and equipped to take actions that will realize business goals and agendas.
My extensive consulting career has brought me into contact with leaders in a number of industries ranging from local technology start-ups to global Fortune 100 firms. I consider providing pro bono services to non-profit organizations in Canada and the United States as an important part of my work. My most gratifying assignment to date has been working with the senior managers for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in Asia.
Clients appreciate my ability to quickly understand complexity, explain concepts simply and deftly manage interpersonal dynamics. Clients tell me they trust my counsel and appreciate the safety I provide when navigating risky or difficult situations. My low-key style makes it easy for people to tell me what they really think and allows me to deliver tough messages to my executive clients in a very direct, practical way.
I am a member of the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychologists in both Canada and in the United States.
After raising money for a local charity by participating in a long distance bicycle ride, I have become an avid cyclist.