Patricia Addesso has worked for over 20 years in retail, academic and telecommunications organisations. She has a doctorate in Industrial/Organisational Psychology, and well-grounded in the theory of human behavior at work. In addition, she has held management positions in three companies, and thus "speaks the language" of upper management. This blend of the theoretical and the practical is the hallmark of her consulting style. Dr. Addesso's specialty is organisation development and team building. She has been involved in managing mergers, acquisitions, and other large-scale organisational changes, and is currently involved in projects such as strategic planning and personality assessments.