Dean

Dean R DeGroot, MA LP

A business consultant and licensed psychologist, Dean has positively impacted individuals and organizations for nearly 20 years.  He has expertise in assessing, creating, and evaluating various aspects of change, as well as providing individuals and organizations with insightful information and perspective to improve the bottom line.  Personal improvement, training, and psychological assessment for hiring are areas in which Dean has particularly made a difference.

Experience in various work environments has enriched Dean's outlook on organizations and their challenges in dealing with transitions.  Dean has worked in manufacturing, service, government, healthcare, private, and consulting sectors and experienced various management styles. 

An outplacement and career development professional for more than a decade, he has developed a deep level of expertise in change management and personal improvement. Dean has published two journal articles in the UK comparing German and American career practices, and has presented at regional conferences in the areas of career development, leadership development, and use of psychological assessment.  Past-President of the Minnesota Career Development Association, in 2003 Dean received the Marty Dockman Merit Award from this organization for his contributions in the field of career development.