About the Author

An M.B.A. and a graduate With Distinction of the Thunderbird School of Global Management, Ed Parr is a 35-year veteran of organizational leadership. He is a Certified Management Accountant (C.M.A.) who has worked in management positions ranging from team leader to senior executive. He has managed as many as 1,000 employees deployed in multisite facilities and consulted with or managed for both large and small organizations including Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, E.D.S., PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Sprint Corporation. In addition, Ed is a 10-year contributor to AllExperts.com as a pro bono management expert, advising managers, supervisors, and employees around the globe, providing them practical solutions to their everyday workplace challenges. Finally, Ed is an avowed Accountability Manager who strives to learn and educate others about the fundamental truths and best practices of management.

Here is a sampling of what Ed’s colleagues and associates say about him:

“Ed is probably the only person I have ever met who combines the rare combination of technical awareness, project management, business acumen, inter-personal skills and the highest integrity you seldom see among today's employees. He is a great leader and motivator for his team.”
– Prem, Sr. Alliance Partner

“Ed is one of those individuals that you can count on for early engagement, a clear articulation of what the need is, and a collaborative partnership to get the deal done…at the right time, with the right terms, and in a cost-effective manner…to deliver to the corporate bottom line.”
– Karen, Supply Chain Manager

“I have had the pleasure of working with Ed…collaborating and working on numerous enterprise programs. Ed ranks with the very best that I have worked with in my 15+ years in IT consulting. He delivers a rare combination of skills; business knowledge, program management, and consistent professional delivery set him apart from others.”
– John, National Accounts Manager

“I have had the privilege to work with Ed for several years. He has a very strong work ethic and is a highly reliable team player. His ability to build confidence and trust with new and existing customers reflects his solid integrity. Ed's project management experience allows him to facilitate very large assignments, pull in necessary resources and meet goals.”
– Andrew, Computer Software Alliance Manager