September 7, 2010

Meet the team

Vivienne Read - Principal
 
Is a founder of Emerging Options. Viv has over 30 years experience as a consultant and manager in organisational strategy, change management, industrial relations, leadership development, and action learning.   She has co facilitated 4 Cognitive Edge accreditation programs, in Australia and South East Asia.   She is currently involved in projects using the Cognitive Edge tools and processes in Australia and Singapore.
 
Viv is a frequent presenter at conferences, seminars and professional groups including knowledge
 management societies, facilitator networks, and training and development groups.

Contact: viv@emergingoptions.com.au  Phone: 0414 294 339
 
 
 
Chris Fletcher - Principal

       
Chris is a co-founder of Emerging Options. Prior to starting Emerging Options, Chris was the Asia Pacific Director for Knowledgement Management at Deloitte. He has over 20 years experience working in Marketing, Business Development, Strategy and Knowledge Management - predominantly in the professional services sector. His current focus is on using Cognitive Edge tools and processes to help organisations and groups understand complex issues, connect people and develop networks.
Chris is a regular speaker at conferences and seminars in the Asia Pacific region.

Contact: chris@emergingoptions.com.au  Phone: 0402 308 403
                                                                                                                                     

address:
PO Box 91,
Lorn , NSW 2320
Australia

Phone:
61 2 4930 5698 (Viv)
61 0 402 308 403 (Chris)
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