Lisa Wade
About Lisa Wade
Lisa Wade serves as the President of Org Nurture, LLC and the People & Change SO Lead at Centric Consulting in Cincinnati, Ohio. With over 14 years of experience in organizational and leadership development, she specializes in consulting projects that focus on organizational assessment, culture change, and leadership development.
Work at Centric Consulting
Lisa Wade serves as the People & Change SO Lead for the Cincinnati Business Unit at Centric Consulting since 2018. In this role, she designs and leads client consulting projects that focus on organizational assessment, culture change, engagement, and leadership development. Additionally, she holds the position of Manager at Centric Consulting, contributing to her extensive experience in the consulting field. Her work involves creating organizational development strategies and plans that help clients shape their culture and develop effective leadership and teams.
Education and Expertise
Lisa Wade earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organizational Behavior Studies from the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business, completing her studies from 1989 to 1995. She also holds a PhD in Management from the same institution, achieved between 1988 and 1993. Earlier, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of Cincinnati, studying from 1979 to 1983. Her educational background supports her expertise in organizational and leadership development.
Background
Lisa Wade has over 14 years of experience in management consulting, specifically focusing on organizational and leadership development. Prior to her current roles, she worked at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center as the Director of Organizational Development for eight years, from 2009 to 2017. Additionally, she held the position of Senior Vice President and General Manager/Area Sales Director at Lee Hecht Harrison for one year in 2008-2009. She has also served as an Adjunct Professor and Instructor at the University of Cincinnati.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Lisa Wade has developed significant expertise in managing the people side of complex organizational transformations, including technology changes. She has worked with top-level decision-makers across various industries, enhancing her capabilities in strategic human resources and change management. Her experience includes providing individualized executive coaching and leadership development consulting to clients, demonstrating her commitment to fostering effective leadership and organizational culture.