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Bryan Forsyth

Contributing Faculty

College of Management and Technology

School of Management

Degree Program Ph.D. Management

Dr. Forsyth (Bryan) has worked in a variety of industries including government, food, electronics, telecommunications, transportation, manufacturing, distribution and education. Bryan’s principal areas of expertise include knowledge and learning management, organizational and employee development, organizational systems interventions and leadership development. Bryan has been a professional in the training and development/education arena for more than 30 years.

Additionally, Bryan is currently teaching business, management and other social science courses for undergraduate, MBA as well as Doctoral studies. Bryan received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Vocational Education from Southern Illinois University, majoring in Education, Training and Development. A Master of Arts degree from Ottawa University specializing in Human Resources and Organizational Change Management where he graduated at the top of his class. Bryan completed his doctoral studies at Walden University for a degree in Applied Management and Decision Sciences emphasizing Knowledge and Learning Management where he also graduated at the top of his class. Lastly and most recently (2015), Bryan has completed a Post-Doctoral Degree program in Global Leadership at Colorado Technical University.

Dr. Forsyth (Dr. B.) just recently got another paper accepted for publication called “The Spirit of Leadership, Past, Present and Future” in the Journal of Leadership, Accountability and Ethics. Bryan can be found in ProQuest with several other related articles published in the last few years. Bryan is also part of a team of four currently co-authoring a text book on Global Leadership coming out at the end of 2018

Dr. Forsyth (Dr. B.) has a family of four and an extended family that involves many friends and colleagues around the globe. Travelling and taking a hike in the Rocky Mountains is always fun as is riding the mountain bike and being with family and those friends relaxing and enjoying life whenever possible.

Courses Taught

MGMT 9000 - Dissertation Course

MGMT 8520 - Organization Performance Improvement

MGMT 8100 - Dissertation Mentoring

MGMT 9710 - Org Behavior and Effective HR Management

MG MT 8730 - Developing Human Capital in Organizations

RESI 8402 - Residency 2

Education

PhD, Walden University - Minneapolis, MN United States

MA, Ottawa University - Ottawa, KS

Post-Doctorate Certificate-Degree, Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs, CO United States

Public Service

Association of Non Traditional Students in Higher Education, Board Member - Hagerstown, MD

Awards / Honors

Faculty Excellence Award, Colorado Technical University, 2012

Faculty Excellence Award, Colorado Technical University, 2013

Faculty Excellence Award, Colorado Technical University, 2017

Publications

Forsyth, B., Mitchell, B., Davis, H., Ronald, F. (2016). DISCflex Leadership/Team Performance Model (DLTPM)™. Journal of Organizational Psychology.

Forsyth, B. (2018). The Spirit of Leadership: Past, Present and Future. Journal of Leadership, Accountability and Ethics.

Forsyth, B., Plante, R. G., Goold, E., Michael, T., Indrias, A. (2016). Chapter 5: Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management.......

Forsyth, B., Plante, R. G., Michael, T., Indrias, A., Goold, E. (2016). Chapter One: Introduction to International Management.

Forsyth, B., Brauer, T., Kimble, C., Birch, J., Deel, G. (2016). Maximizing the adaptive learning technology experience. . Journal of Higher Education, Theory and Practice.

Forsyth, B., Anastasia, C. (2016). The business simulation paradigm: Tracking effectiveness in MBA programs. . Journal of Management, Policy and Practice.

Forsyth, B. (2015). Characteristics and Practices Essential to Leading Global Organizations in the 21st Century. Journal of Management Policy and Practice;.

Forsyth, B. (2015). Global leadership competencies and training. . Journal of Leadership, Accountability and Ethics.

Forsyth, B. (2015). Cultural intelligence and global leadership. . Journal of Leadership, Accountability and Ethics; Lighthouse Point.

Presentations

Forsyth, B. (2017). A Serendipitous Journey and the Grand Doctoral Epiphany. Colorado Technical University.

Forsyth, B. (2017). DISCflex Leadership/Team Performance Model (DLTPM). Colorado Technical University.

Forsyth, B. (2017). Realizing the Value of Veterans in Adult Programs and Initiatives: The Veteran Population Specifically. ANTSHE (Association of Non Traditional Students in Higher Education).

Forsyth, B. (2015). The Impact That CQ has on the Global Leader. Colorado Technical University.

Forsyth, B. (2014). The Spirit of Leadership: Past, Present and Future. Colorado Technical University.

Forsyth, B. (2018). Walden Residency 2. College of Management and Technology.