{"id":1626,"date":"2025-04-03T18:51:26","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T22:51:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carson-consultants.com\/?page_id=1626"},"modified":"2025-04-03T18:51:29","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T22:51:29","slug":"meet-dr-bea","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carson-consultants.com\/index.php\/meet-dr-bea\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Dr Bea"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"375\" class=\"wp-image-1629\" style=\"width: 300px;\" src=\"http:\/\/carson-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Head-shot.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carson-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Head-shot.png 300w, https:\/\/carson-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Head-shot-240x300.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Bea Carson, Founder &amp; Past President of the World Institute for Action Learning, <\/strong>is a notable author, speaker, and expert in the field of Action Learning. Possessing a Doctorate in Human and Organizational Learning from George Washington University, she has mastered teaching Action Learning to the full spectrum of organizational levels. She is an external OD consultant specializing in leadership development, problem solving, team develop and strategic planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bringing a well-stocked arsenal of assessments and Action Learning methodologies, Dr. Carson has a proven track-record in assisting Fortune 500 companies, national non-profits, government contractors, federal agencies, local government agencies, colleges\/universities, and international corporations. Through direct hands-on facilitation and coaching, she:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assists organizations in clearly identifying problems and developing\/ launching strategic initiatives such as corporate rightsizing, diversity planning, organizational development, performance enhancement, and process reengineering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bolsters managerial productivity and communication through consensus-building; aligns individual ideas into a unified vision that includes projected goals and implementation strategies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhances effectiveness of management certification processes (Six Sigma, PMP) by applying action learning practices to established leadership methods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Carson was a driving force in Action Learning training and certification programs as the <strong>Director of Certification &amp; Education <\/strong>with the<strong> World Institute for Action Learning (WIAL).\u00a0 <\/strong>Serving as a founding board member since 2006, she worked with a committee of experts and researchers to build and design learning and training modules to advance the expertise and skill level in Action Learning. Through combined efforts in WIAL\u2019s Board of Directors, the organization has gained international attention with affiliates on 6 continents and 32 countries. As the <strong>Director of Affiliate Development<\/strong>, Bea works with new affiliates to insure a commonality of delivery and expectations around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2002, Dr. Carson has acquired an impressive and diverse client base including Boeing, Microsoft, Price WaterhouseCoopers, Kaiser Permanente, Target, NASA, CIA, Department of Education, Environmental Protection Agency, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Department of Commerce, Constellation Energy, ARINC, ICF, KKien, ASTD, Maryland Special Olympics, Goodwill Industries, Rotary International, Goodrich, and other organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bea is president and owner of Carson Consultants; cofounder and Past President for the World Institute for Action Learning (WIAL) and Past President of WIAl-USA. Dr. Carson lives in Annapolis and is involved with the leadership in several community organizations including Annapolis Rotary, Special Olympics, and Anne Arundel Medical Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prior Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Twenty five years as a computer scientist &#8211; working all aspects of the life cycle from inception to delivery. Responsible for managing projects of all cycles. During this time worked for IBM, BDM, ManTech, Compliance, Semcor (now Titan) and Northrop Grumman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BUSINESS C REDENTIALS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Master Action Learning Coach<br>President, Carson Consultants<br>Area Governor, Rotary International District 7620 Area 10<br>Public Image Director, Rotary Leadership Institute<br>Facilitator, Rotary Leadership Institute<br>Certified WOSB<br>Certified WBE<br>Past Chairman of the Board\/President, World Institute for Action Learning &#8211; USA (WIAL-USA)<br>Past Chairman of the Board\/President, World Institute for Action Learning (WIAL)<br>Past Vice President, International Affiliates, World Institute for Action Learning (WIAL)<br>Past Vice President, Education and Certification, World Institute for Action Learning (WIAL)<br>Past Vice President, Affiliate Development, World Institute for Action Learning (WIAL)<br>Past President, Rotary Club of Annapolis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Professional Achievements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>American Heart Association, Go Red Campaign, Senior Leadership Team<br>Anne Arundel Medical Center&#8217;s Annual Gala: Co-chair Sponsorships<br>Chamber, Education and Awareness Subcommittee Workforce Housing Task Force: Co-chair<br>Rotary Club of Annapolis: Lane Director, Secretary, Treasurer, Vice-President, President<br>Rotary Club of Annapolis, Crab Feast: Chairperson Sponsorship Committee<br>Rotary Club of Annapolis, Black Tie and Diamond Fundraiser: Chairperson<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EDUCATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doctorate in Human and Organizational Learning, George Washington University, 2005<br>Master\u2019s Degree in Management, Florida Institute of Technology, 1990<br>Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Computer Science, Polytechnic Institute of New York, 1981<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Client Demonstrations, Introduction to Action Learning,2002-present<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virtual Action Learning Training \u2013 various 2020 &#8211; 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ATD &#8211; Breakthrough solutions with Action Learning, Apr 2021<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WIAL Global Conference hosted by WIAL-Thailand, Sept 2020<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WIAL Global Conference hosted by WIAL-Brazil, Sept 2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WIAL Global Conference hosted by WIAL-Netherlands, Sept 2018<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WIAL USA Conference, Seattle WA, Oct 2018<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WIAL Global Conference hosted by WIAL-China, Keynote, Oct 2017<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DAU, July 26, 2017<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>US Army TRADOC, July 19, 2017<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ATD ICE, Action Learning, May 2017<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ICF Long Island, Introduction to Action Learning, May 16 2017<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ATD ICE, Action Learning, May 2017<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WIAL Regional Conference hosted by WIAL-Malaysia, Keynote \u2013 Triple Value of Action Learning, Apr 2017<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WIAL Regional Conference hosted by WIAL-Malaysia, Virtual Action Learning, Apr 2017<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HODN, Introduction to Action Learning, Nov 2016<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WIAL Global Conference hosted by WIAL-Poland, Action Learning Builds Agile Leaders, Oct 2016<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ODN Poster Presentation, Action Learning adding to the Bottom-line, Oct 2016<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Olney Rotary Club, Introduction to Action Learning, Sept 2016<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ATD ICE, Action Learning, May 2016<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Georgetown Coaches Conference, Transformative Power of Action Learning, March 2016<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WIAL &amp; WIAL-USA Forum, Question Thinking, October 2015<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New York Public Library, Introduction to Action Learning, August 2015<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>George Washington University, Adult Education, August 2015<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NYC Environmental Protection Agency, Powerful Questioning, June 2015<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BB&amp;T Women&#8217;s Networking Luncheon, Action Learning&#8221;, June 2015<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OED Community of Practice, &#8220;Advanced Coaching&#8221;, June 2015<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>George Washington University, Action Learning, August 2014<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inside NGO, Action Learning Introduction, July 2014<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oslo Norway, Introduction to Action Learning, February 2014<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WIAL Japan, Advanced Action Learning Coaching, November 2013<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WIAL Conference &#8211; Australia, Organizational Efficiency and Action Learning, November 2013<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WIAL-USA Forum, WIAL Chapters, October 2013<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WIAL-USA Forum, Introduction to Action Learning, October 2013<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>George Washington University, Action Learning, August 2013<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ASTD ICE, Foundations of Action Learning, May 2013<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EPA, Introduction to Action Learning, May 2013<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CBODN, Introduction to Action Learning, April 2013<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organizational Learning and Knowledge and Capability (OLKC) conference, Introduction to Action Learning, April 2013<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turf Valley Resort, &#8220;Action Learning&#8221;, April 2013<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vigilant Center, &#8220;Introduction to Action Learning&#8221;, February 2013<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CBODN Sig, &#8220;Introduction to Action Learning&#8221;, December 2012<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asia Action Learning Forum, &#8220;Future, Positive Action Learning Coaching&#8221;, November 2012<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ODNLI, &#8220;Introduction to Action Learning&#8221;, October 2012<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EPA, &#8220;Introduction to Action Learning&#8221;, June 2012<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WIAL Conference, \u201cNeuroscience and Action Learning\u201d, June 2012<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WIAL Conference, \u201cVirtual Action Learning\u201d, June 2012<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ICF Bethesda Chapter, \u201cIntroduction to Action Learning\u201d, May 2012<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EPA, &#8220;Introduction to Action Learning&#8221;, October 2011<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Catholic University of America, &#8220;Action Learning and Communication Skills&#8221;, Oct 2011<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EPA, &#8220;Introduction to Action Learning&#8221;, August 2011<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WIAL Forum, &#8220;Positive, Future Focus Coaching&#8221;, June 2011<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HRINZ &#8211; Auckland, NZ, &#8220;Introduction to Action Learning&#8221;, April 2011<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HRINZ &#8211; Hamilton, NZ, &#8220;Introduction to Action Learning&#8221;, April 2011<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AITD Melbourne, Australia, &#8220;Introduction to Action Learning&#8221;, April 2011<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WIAL-Australasia Forum, Keynote Speaker, &#8220;WIAL &#8211; History and Future&#8221;, April 2011<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ODNLI, &#8220;Introduction to Action Learning&#8221;, September 2010<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rotary Evening Club &#8211; Annapolis, &#8220;Social Networking&#8221;, August 2010<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minneapolis Facilitators Network, &#8220;Introduction to Action Learning&#8221;, July 2010<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>World Institute for Action Learning Forum, &#8220;Aim for the Fairway &#8211; Future Focused Coaching&#8221;, June 2010<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Annapolis Rotary Club, &#8220;Social Networking&#8221;, May 2010<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Millenium Group, &#8220;Accelerating Performance&#8221;, September2009<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>George Washington University, &#8220;Adult Education&#8221;, June 2009<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a0ASTD \u2013 Las Vegas, \u201cAction Learning Foundations\u201d \u2013 Nov 2008<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ODN Annual Conference, \u201cApplying Action Learning to OD Consulting Challenges\u201d \u2013 Oct 2008<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ODNLI Peer Advisory Session , \u201cIntroduction\u00a0 to Action Learning\u201d \u2013 Oct 2008<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ramkhamhaeng University\u00a0, \u201cTechnology in HRD\u201d \u2013 Oct 2008<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ramkhamhaeng University\u00a0, \u201cAction Learning\u201d \u2013 Oct 2008<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ASTD \u2013 NYC, \u201cAction Learning Foundations\u201d \u2013 Sept 2008<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>George Washington University, \u201cAdult Education\u201d \u2013 August 2008<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>George Washington University for Singapore Institute of Management, \u201cGroup Dynamics\u201d, March 2008<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think About It (TV Broadcast), \u201cAction Learning Problem Solving\u201d, January 2008<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Severna Park Rotary Club, \u201cStrategic Planning\u201d, &#8211; Dec 2007<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ODN Annual Conference, \u201cThe Transformational Power of Action Learning\u201d \u2013 October 2007<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CADCA\u2019s National Leadership Forum, \u201cIntroduction to Action Learning\u201d \u2013 February 2007<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>George Washington University, \u201cAdult Education\u201d \u2013 August 2007<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ginger Cove Men\u2019s Association, \u201cCommunication Code of Conduct\u201d \u2013 September 2006<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CBODN Annual Conference, \u201cThe Transformational Power of Action Learning\u201d &#8211; May 2006<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>George Washington University, \u201cAdult Education\u201d \u2013 August 2005<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>College on Running<em>, \u201c<\/em><em>Savor the<\/em><em> <\/em><em>Journey &#8212; Non-Physical Changes that Occur During Training<\/em><em>\u201d <\/em>\u2013 May 2005<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>American University, \u201cOrganizational Diagnosis and Change\u201d \u2013 August 2003<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PUBLICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cLegacy Moments Blog\u201d <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legacy-moments.com\">http:\/\/www.legacy-moments.com<\/a> &#8211; Mar 2019 \u2013 present.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cWIAL Talk Blog\u201d <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wial.org\/blog\/\">http:\/\/www.wial.org\/blog\/<\/a> &#8211; Jan 2011 \u2013 present.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cDeveloping a Learning Mindset with Action Learning\u201d Action Learning: Research and Practice. Volume 21, 2024 &#8211; Issue 1: The Role of Facilitator\/Coach in Action Learning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/14767333.2023.2293396\">https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/14767333.2023.2293396<\/a> (note &#8211; will be released as a book in 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cWhat was Your Question\u201d, WIAL Newsletter, Feb 2022<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cAction Learning Agility\u201d, WIAL Newsletter, Nov 2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cQuestion Everything with Action Learning\u201d, Association for Talent Development, April 2017<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cBreakthrough Solutions with Action Learning\u201d, TD at Work, Association for Talent Development, August 2016<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cCoaching Leadership Agility\u201d, BizPeake, Issue #6<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cThere\u2019s an Alternative to Leadership Development\u201d, Chief Learning Officer, July 2016<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cThe Action Learning Process\u201d, Association for Talent Development, August 2016<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(Co-author) \u201cAction Learning and Leadership Development\u201d, Advances in Developing Human Resources August 2016<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cThe Action Learning Process\u201d, Association for Talent Development, August 2016<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cAction Learning: Adding to the Bottom Line\u201d, Association for Talent Development, March 2015<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cAction Learning Builds Agile Leaders\u201d, Chief Learning Officer, February 2015<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cWhat was the Question?\u201d Chief Learning Officer &#8211; May 2010<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cThe Conflict to Collaboration\u201d Chief Learning Officer &#8211; May 2010<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cGoing Beyond Engagement\u201d Chief Learning Officer &#8211; April 2010<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cThe Role of Failure in Learning\u201d Chief Learning Officer &#8211; January 2010<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cThe Role of Curiosity in Learning\u201d Chief Learning Officer &#8211; November 2009<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cBalancing Your Scorecard with Action Learning\u201d Chief Learning Officer &#8211; November 2009<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cBreaking Out of Groupthink\u201d Chief Learning Officer &#8211; August 2009<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cThe Transformative Power of Action Learning\u201d Chief Learning Officer &#8211; July 2009<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cAim for the Fairway with Action Learning\u201d Chief Learning Officer &#8211; July 2009<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cThe Transformational Power of Action Learning\u201d ODN Conference Proceedings \u2013 Oct 2007<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cPower of Action Learning \u2013 Case Studies\u201d Practicing OD \u2013 September 2006<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cMeeting the Challenge\u201d Marathon &amp; Beyond \u2013 September\/October 2006<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cPower of Action Learning\u201d Practicing OD \u2013 July 2006<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cBenefits of Marathoning\u201d Marathon &amp; Beyond \u2013 May \/ June 2005<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cMeeting the Challenge: An Explanatory Study of the Transformations in Self-Efficacy and Learning Orientation Experienced by First Time Marathoners\u201d The George Washington University \u2013 May 2005<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cLearning Organization Transition: A Case Study\u201d ASTD OD\/ Leadership \u2013 December 2004. Volume 2, Issue 10.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cDeveloping a Learning Strategy\u201d ASTD OD\/Leadership \u2013 July\/August 2004. Volume 2, Issue 7.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cCoaching via Action Learning\u201d ASTD OD\/Leadership \u2013 March 2004. Volume 2, Issue 3.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Bea Carson, Founder &amp; Past President of the World Institute for Action Learning, is a notable author, speaker, and expert in the field of Action Learning. Possessing a Doctorate in Human and Organizational Learning from George Washington University, she has mastered teaching Action Learning to the full spectrum of organizational levels. 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