Biography

Computer Systems Institute Gurnee - Business

Seasoned educator and management consultant who builds successful teams and leaders
James R.
Renlund PhD
Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area
A results-driven leader with 25 years experience in education and training, leadership development and senior management coaching, policy analysis and human capital solutions, project design and implementation.

Research interests:
* Entrepreneurial teams with a focus on team development from startup to IPO
* Multilevel modeling of leadership theory and leader development in team applications
* Community revitalization through entrepreneurship and new business development

Teaching interests:
* Entrepreneurship and business management fundamentals that includes team building
* Research methodology and thesis development through advanced statistical methods
* Multilevel leadership theory and its application in project management

My living principles:
1. Purposeful Results - derived from leadership, knowledge, experience, and a calling in life
2. Character - forged from integrity with candor and commitment
3. Teamwork - team unity infused with collaboration, communication and vision
4. The Voice of Innovation - drawn from positivity and passion with a drive for continual improvement
5. Humility - through courage, faith and compassion comes an understanding that we are only one person in a world of billions