Mark Better
About Mark Better
Mark Better is a Learning & Organizational Development Specialist at General Atomics, where he has worked since 2016. He holds multiple degrees in Psychology, Television Communications, Educational Technology, and Business, and has extensive experience in organizational development and coaching.
Work at General Atomics
Mark Better has worked at General Atomics as a Learning & Organizational Development Specialist since 2016. In this role, he focuses on enhancing organizational effectiveness through targeted learning initiatives. His tenure at General Atomics spans eight years, during which he has contributed to various projects aimed at improving employee development and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Mark Better holds multiple degrees in diverse fields. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Queen's University, where he studied from 1978 to 1980. He also completed a Bachelor's degree in Television Communications at the State University of New York College at Plattsburgh from 1981 to 1982. Additionally, he obtained a Master's degree in Educational Technology from San Diego State University from 1986 to 1988, followed by an MBA in General Business from California State University San Marcos from 1997 to 1999.
Background
Before joining General Atomics, Mark Better held various positions that contributed to his expertise in organizational development and learning. He worked at QUALCOMM as a Learning Specialist from 1997 to 2015, where he focused on employee training and development. Earlier in his career, he served as a Project Manager at IVID Communications for nine years and as an Instructional Developer at ISD for two years. He also worked briefly as a Transition Coach at The Honor Foundation in 2016.
Achievements
Mark Better has been involved in significant initiatives throughout his career. He co-created the Qualcomm Museum in 2010, which showcases historic Qualcomm technologies and highlights the company's innovation. He has designed and implemented large-scale organizational development initiatives aimed at operational improvement and teamwork. Additionally, he has coached senior executives to adapt to new corporate cultures, enhancing their effectiveness within the organization.
Community Engagement
Mark Better served as a VIP docent at the Qualcomm Museum, providing tailored tours for industry partners, CEOs, senior executives, political leaders, and international trade groups. This role allowed him to utilize the museum as a business tool to strengthen relationships with Qualcomm's Government Affairs, Global Business Development, and Investor Relations teams.