Cynthia Waisner

Contributing Faculty

College of Management and Human Potential

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Dr. Cynthia Waisner is an expert facilitator, educator, coach, consultant, and C-level business advisor. For over 25 years, she has assisted individuals, teams, and businesses in achieving clarity, focus, and alignment. She is recognized as a master facilitator, enabling groups to resolve issues and take actions to achieve meaningful and lasting change. As a consultant, she helps C-suite executives and their organizations define and realize their strategic goals, develop as leaders, and form and maintain healthy and vibrant organizational cultures. She is a Certified Master Coach, adept at helping leaders activate their motivation and develop new habits and behaviors. She has served as a contributing faculty member for over 15 years, including 5 years at Walden, developing and delivering courses in management, leadership, marketing, organizational behavior, and supervision. Dr. Waisner's focus is on helping individuals, teams, and organizations fully discover their leadership and influence and use it to effect positive change.

Courses Taught

WMBA 6000 - Dynamic Leadership

WMBA 6601-1 - Managing First Things First

Education

BS, Case Western Reserve University

MBA, Weatherhead SOM, Case Western Reserve University

PhD, Antioch University

Public Service

USDA-Food and Nutrition Services Research Study, Other - Washington

Awards / Honors

Full Merit Scholarship, Weatherhead SOM, Case Western Reserve University, 1985

, Beta Gamma Sigma, 1987

Presidential Scholarship, Case Western Reserve University, 1973

Publications

Waisner, C. L. (2015). Finance & Insurance Training Modules.

Waisner, C. L. (2014). Finance & Insurance Training Curriculum.

Waisner, C. L. (2005). Life Skills Training Curriculum.

Presentations

Waisner, C. L. (2018). Mega-Issue Discussion: Program Disruptors. School Nutrition Association

Waisner, C. L. (2018). Facilitating Effective Meetings. School Nutrition Association

Waisner, C. L. (2018). Mega-Issue Discussion: Diversity & Inclusion. School Nutrition Association

Waisner, C. L. (2018). Strategic Planning: Your Roadmap to Success. School Nutrition Association

Waisner, C. L. (2017). Strategic Planning. School Nutrition Association

Waisner, C. L. (2017). Facilitation Skills. School Nutrition Association

Waisner, C. L. (2014). Roundtable Facilitation Skills. iMARK Group

Waisner, C. L. (2014). Culture: Your Organization's DNA. Wright Investment Company