Curtis Bateman
About Curtis Bateman
Curtis Bateman is the Vice President of International Direct Offices at FranklinCovey, with extensive experience in leadership and organizational change.
Current Roles at FranklinCovey
Curtis Bateman currently holds several significant positions at FranklinCovey. Since 2019, he has been serving as the Vice President of International Direct Offices, overseeing operations in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. Curtis is also the President of Franklin Covey Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, a role he began in 2018. Additionally, he functions as the General Manager and Managing Director of FranklinCovey UK & Ireland, a position he has held since 2015. Each of these roles involves leading strategic initiatives and driving organizational success in various international markets.
Previous Positions and Experience
Before his current appointments, Curtis Bateman accrued a wealth of experience at FranklinCovey. In 2015, he briefly worked on Special Projects as an Implementation Specialist. From 2014 to 2015, Curtis served as the Director of Global Event Strategies. Earlier in 2014, he held the role of Sr Client Partner. Prior to his tenure at FranklinCovey, Curtis was the President & CEO of Red Tree Leadership from 2009 to 2014, and he also led Spencer Johnson Partners as President & CEO from 2005 to 2008.
Educational Background
Curtis Bateman's educational qualifications include an MBA in Business from the University of Utah, completed between 1996 and 2001. He also holds a BS in Business and Information Systems from Brigham Young University, which he obtained between 1988 and 1995. This academic preparation laid the foundation for his extensive career in business leadership and consulting.
Contributions to Training and Development
At FranklinCovey, Curtis Bateman has co-created valuable training solutions designed to help organizations navigate change effectively. These include programs like Change Element, Leaders@Change, Managing Millennials, Millennials@Work, and Change Practitioner. His contributions are aimed at facilitating sustainable behavioral change and improving organizational performance. Curtis's work has helped position FranklinCovey as a leader in training and development across 150 countries.
Published Works and Areas of Expertise
Curtis Bateman is noted for his expertise in change management. He is the co-author of the book 'Change: How to Turn Uncertainty Into Opportunity,' which explores methods for converting uncertainty into opportunities for growth. His professional focus centers on sustainable behavioral change as a critical factor for high performance and business growth, aligning closely with FranklinCovey's mission to enable greatness in individuals and organizations.