“Practical Paradigms is the culmination of years of work and passion.”

- Dr. Carolyn Goerner

 
 
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Background

It started with a 10-year stretch as a Human Resource Manager and HR consultant.  After completing an MA in Communication (Indiana University - Bloomington) and Ph.D. in Management and Human Resources (The Ohio State University's Fisher College of Business) she joined the faculty of Indiana University - Bloomington's Kelley School of Business in 2000 and rose to her current rank of Clinical Professor.

Dr. Goerner provides cutting-edge professional education.   She’s developed and delivered executive training programs for more than 30 years, and takes pride in classes that are interactive, fun, and ultimately useful.  Prior clients include Walgreens, Cognizant, Hewlett-Packard, Berry Global, Chapman & Cutler, and Boston Scientific (just to name a few).

 
 
 
 

Awards

  • Director of Executive Education

  • Trustee's Teaching Award

  • Student Choice Award - Student Foundation

  • Most Enthusiastic Faculty - Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity (4 years in a row)

 
 
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Certifications

Certified in StrengthsFinder and MBTI
DiSC and the Thomas Kilmann Conflict Management Assessment

Clients

Training programs for a variety of companies including Walgreens, Cognizant, Hewlett-Packard, Berry Global, Chapman & Cutler, and Boston Scientific.

 
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Other Positions

Leadership Johnson County
Co-Director of Leadership Development

Indiana University - Bloomington
Co-Director of the Kelley Women's Initiative

 
 
 
 

Grounded in Research.

Experienced in Practice.

Focused on Custom Experiences.

Dr. Carolyn Goerner

 
 
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