Centre for Development in Management
Executive Director
I believe in the power each of us possesses. That we can make the world we live in a better place if we start the change with ourselves.
I contribute as a facilitator, coach, and consultant. I help those I interact with unlock and showcase their potential in everyday life.
I lead various organizations, including CDM as Executive Director since 1997. I have been a member of the Board of Directors of OD Network Europe since 2021 and co-chair since April 2023. I was also a member of the Board of HR Club between 2008 and 2022. I learn every day. I graduated in Automation and Computers in 1990. In 1994, I completed an intensive "Train the Trainers" program and obtained a "Diploma in Management Development" in 1997, both at Roffey Park Institute, UK. I earned my PhD in Management in 2016.
I learn every day. I graduated in Automation and Computers in 1990. In 1994 I completed an intensive “Train the Trainers” program and then obtained a “Diploma in Management Development” in 1997, both at Roffey Park Institute, UK. I am a Doctor (PhD) in Management since 2016.
I taught at two universities:Comparative Management, Strategic Management, and Marketing between 1993-1997, as an associate lecturer.
I have published articles and specialized materials for newspapers and magazines and contributed to writing four professional books.
I have spoken at Organization Development conferences such as OD Network Orlando, Florida, USA, June 2022: Humanising the Future of Organisations and OD Network Europe, Glasgow, UK, May 2024.
I have worked in Romania and other countries in Europe and Asia, including the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, India, Poland, Slovenia, Ukraine, and Hungary for:
I have experience in Human Resources, Marketing and Sales, Organization Development (OD), Strategy, and Negotiation.
I enjoy my work because I see the powerful models we use in consulting and development processes, in communication with individuals with strong personalities, having an effect on me and those around me.
Deputy Director
Donatela Preda has 21 years of experience in recruitment and selection, training, and management and personal development consulting, working with various companies across industries such as IT, banking, automotive, manufacturing, and services. She has designed and coordinated extensive managerial development programs (lasting 8 months), facilitated organizational change processes (New-Team Start-Up, Transition Planning, Intergroup Mirror, Role Development, Team Goal Setting), facilitated support groups for sustaining changes in daily practice, and designed and facilitated Competency Assessment and Development Centers.
She has developed and coordinated both internal and external (regional) projects, many of which were funded by European funds (European Social Fund, ACCES, PHARE) or other external sources.
Donatela is a psychologist with a master's degree in Human Resources, certified in systemic psychology, Hogan methodology for designing and implementing Assessment and Development Centers, an accredited Trainer (ANC), a Professional Competency Assessor, and a facilitator of 6 Thinking Hats and Design Thinking methodologies.
She believes that anyone can achieve the desired changes if they are provided with a structured environment for reflection and action. Therefore, in the programs she facilitates, she encourages individuals to understand their own behaviors within the broader context of their work system and relationships with others; to recognize “learning” when it happens and find solutions to sustain it.
Managing Partner, CDM Consulting
With over 25 years of experience in training and consulting, she has had the opportunity to work with both large and small companies across various industries such as automotive, food, energy, IT, banking, and more.
She has delivered corporate programs as well as those specifically designed to address the unique needs of a target group, with participants at all organizational levels – executive committees, directors, department heads, team leaders, and specialists.
Her preferred topics include leadership, interpersonal relationships, change management, etc., addressed in integrated programs consisting of several modules, with supporting activities interspersed between modules and tracking practical application.
She is passionate about understanding human nature and aims to create an atmosphere in her programs where participants feel comfortable, allowing open and sincere discussions. She encourages the exchange of experiences and mutual support among colleagues, as well as the expression of differing viewpoints. In this way, each participant has the opportunity to broaden their perspective, question their own beliefs, and make decisions about experimenting with new behaviors or attitudes.
Manager Team Development Services
Adrian Marton has over six years of experience in the corporate, educational, and non-profit sectors, specializing in behavioral techniques based on neuroscience, leadership, communication, and conflict resolution. Additionally, he has more than seven years of experience in team and project management as the founder of Produktive Climbing, a company specializing in industrial climbing.
With a background in psychology, neuroscience and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Adrian is passionate about coaching, mentoring, and effective communication. As an expert in experiential outdoor education, he integrates psychological safety, quality learning, and adaptability into team-building programs.
Administrative Manager
Coordinates the daily activities of the Managerial Development Center (CDM). She provides logistical support for all activities organized and carried out by CDM. Monica also represents the Center in external relations, monitors the implementation of internal company procedures, and plans and manages day-to-day operations to ensure that the organization's activity schedule is respected. As the glue of the team, she is always present with a solution to any issues that arise, paying close attention to details and consistently focusing on the satisfaction of the end client.
Financial Manager
Provides financial support to ensure the long-term business goals of the organization are met. She analyzes the efficiency of financial processes and carefully transforms the performance of each team member into profitability for the organization. Melinda offers solutions to improve the company's financial performance and actively participates in all projects initiated by the organization.
She is the "rational" colleague, unaffected by details or nuances, and excels at grasping the essence of every issue that arises. With a high competency in problem-solving, she works towards greater efficiency and clarity in all financial matters.
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