
Pioneering thought leader and trusted advisor in product management and business acumen with 25+ years of transformative impact across the Fortune 500 landscape. As founder and CEO of both Sequent Learning and the Business Acumen Institute, I architect comprehensive solutions that elevate business and product leadership capabilities across industries. My methodology has shaped thousands of leaders through tailored assessments, strategic workshops, and advisory services. Internationally recognized author of definitive product and business management books, including: - The Product Manager's Desk Reference (3rd Edition) - Industry standard text adopted by global organizations - Business Acumen Handbook - Revolutionary framework for emerging leaders - Leading Product Management - Strategic playbook for organizational transformation - The Product Manager's Career Path - A unique approach to career management for product people - How to Create a Winning Strategy - A simple yet comprehensive model to create great strategies Former technology executive (AT&T, Oracle) turned educator and strategic advisor. Leveraged Silicon Valley experience during the internet revolution to develop pioneering approaches in complex product management. Specialized in: • Executive leadership development • Talent management strategies for businesspeople • Product strategy and roadmap optimization • Business acumen transformation • Strategic organizational development • Applied learning facilitation Currently focused on developing the next generation of visionary product and business leaders through immersive learning experiences and strategic advisory services.
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New York, New York, United States
Advisor, Facilitator, Consultant - Strategic Thinking, Business Acumen, and Leadership Development
Haines Consulting Group, Inc.
• Full-time
Jan 2010 - Present
New York, New York, United States
Founder and CEO
Business Acumen Institute
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Nov 2018 - Present
New York, NY
Founder and CEO
Sequent Learning Networks
• www.linkedin.com/company/sequent-learning-networks
Feb 2004 - Present
New York, NY
Author of Business Acumen and Product Management Books
The Product Manager's Desk Ref. - The Product Manager's Survival Guide - Business Acumen Handbook
Jul 2008 - Present
Visiting Professor
Technological University Dublin
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Jan 2010 - Present
Dublin, Ireland