David Granger
About David Granger
David Granger serves as the Director of Learning and Development at the National Safety Council, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in talent development and has significantly reduced training costs and hours through innovative educational methods.
Work at National Safety Council
David Granger has served as the Director of Learning and Development at the National Safety Council since 2015. In this role, he manages the Learning and Development organization, overseeing the growth of personnel and the expansion of learning capabilities. He focuses on integrating innovative educational methods to enhance behavioral change aimed at improving safety. Granger plays a significant role in the development of the National Safety Council University, which aims to increase its impact on safety initiatives.
Education and Expertise
David Granger holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business/Managerial Economics from Beloit College, where he studied from 1985 to 1989. He furthered his education with an MBA in Operations Management and Supervision from Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School, completing his studies in 1990. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in talent development and learning strategies.
Background
Before joining the National Safety Council, David Granger had an extensive career at Accenture, where he held various roles over 16 years. His positions included Learning Solutions Senior Manager, Learning Solutions Manager, Director of Learning Operations, and Director of Learning and Development. He began his career at Accenture as a Consultant, where he worked for seven years. This diverse experience in learning and development has shaped his approach to talent management and educational innovation.
Achievements
During his tenure in learning and development, David Granger has developed talent development programs that have significantly reduced costs associated with talent development, amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars, along with saving millions of training hours. His contributions have had a measurable impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of training initiatives within the organizations he has worked for.