Chuck Sanders is an organization development consultant and coach with over 30 years of experience helping organizations address challenges and improve effectiveness. He has extensive experience in strategic planning, leadership development, business process reengineering, and change management. Sanders' background includes positions managing modeling and simulation programs at the Department of Defense and consulting on organization development, where he developed an immersion process for creating high performing organizations. He currently works independently as an organization development consultant.

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CHARLES (CHUCK) G. SANDERS, PHD
500 WEST RIVERVIEW DRIVE, SUFFOLK, VA 23434
(757) 810-3708
CGSANDERS57@GMAIL.COM
MYPASSION:
Many organizations are struggling to with problems and need help understanding the complex
nature and how to deal with or create opportunities from those challenges. That is where I can help,
as I am able to quickly see multiple dimensions of an organization dynamics simultaneously and
identify the assumptions or business processes that are limiting organizational effectiveness.
I am an Organization Development Consultant and Coach focused on helping organizations create
innovative and highly effective organizations and teams. An experienced management consultant,
educator, and trainer, I am particularly adept at understanding technical concepts and identifying
organization issues, and then melding and transforming business processes while optimizing human
contributions and unleashing untapped talent. I have a special knack for being able to, strategically,
work across organization boundaries to make connections and build collaborative teams, implement
new initiatives and processes, and integrate improved business operations. I also have a special
affection for the science of learning, motivation, and innovation.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Organization Diagnostics,
Development and Design
Strategic Planning and
Management
Training and Learning Program
Development
Organization Team Building Staffing Analysis and Modeling Policy Development
Technology Utility Analysis Leadership Development Innovation Facilitation
Business Process Reengineering Total Quality Management Executive Management
TALENTS OVERVIEW:
 Over 30 years of experience in management and leadership, technology integration, policy
and strategy development, human and organization development.
 Over 20 years of experience in computer modeling and simulation technology exploration,
development, and integration, as well as training & learning concepts.
 Experienced business manager, organization development and management consultant for
small and large teams. Business management mentor and coach. Deep understanding for
unleashing human potential in organizations. Developed unique tailored immersion process
for developing high performing organizations.
 Effective in managing complex and dynamic situations in operational and technical
organizations. Capable of guiding growing organizations towards short-term and long-term
objectives. Experienced in collaboration, conflict mitigation and resolution. Superior
negotiation and communication skills.
 Experienced in business re-engineering and change management. Instrumental in
establishment and implementation of major change initiatives; such as Department of
Defense Training Transformation Program and Advanced Distributed Learning Initiative.
 Particularly adept at bridging the gap between technologists and business operations.

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Effective at facilitating dialogue with and between executives at the highest levels.
 Current Top Secret clearance.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Alion Science and Technology, Alexandria, VA 2014-Present
Principal Analyst for Modeling and Simulation Coordination Office
Provides the Department of Defense Modeling and Simulation Coordination Office (DMSCO)
analysis and coordination for computer simulation experimentation and development activities.
Conducted organization diagnosis and facilitated redesigning the strategic approach concurrent with
loss of 90 percent funding. Provided recommendations to improve and align the mission, strategic
objectives, organizing principles, and processes concurrent with significant budget reductions.
Facilitates modeling and simulation cooperative efforts with international coalition partners and
between the military departments, to include coordination of technical exchange meetings and
strategic planning.
Coordinates and facilitates technical exchange meetings for M&S experts exploring running
simulations in the Cloud computing environment. Synthesizes experiments into insights for DoD
M&S community.
Coordinated analysis of coalition M&S requirements and developed conceptual design for a
simulation test bed intended for partner nations to conduct simulation interoperability experiments.
Reviews technical papers and interfaces with other organizations involved with modeling and
simulation tool development to find collaboration and innovation opportunities aligned with the
M&SCO strategic goals. Provides written summaries and issue papers.
Independent Consultant, Suffolk, VA 2013-Present
Organization Development and Management Consultant
Guides organizations desiring to become more effective and better able to utilize untapped human
potential. Provides expertise in organizational and leadership development, strategic planning, and
workplace learning for becoming a high performing organization.
Conducts studies and analysis for the Institute of Defense Analysis in the focus areas of training,
learning, preparedness (readiness) and organization effectiveness.
Works with organizations facing significant budget reductions to improve and align their mission,
strategic objectives, organizing principles, and processes.
Mentors MBA students in organization diagnosis projects.
Alion Science and Technology, Alexandria and Newport News, VA 1999-2013
Assistant Vice President and Organization Development Consultant
Organization development and management consultant for high performing organizations. Provided
expertise in organizational development and strategic planning to implement an immersion process
for becoming a high performing organization. Developed tailored seminar and reading materials for
each host organization. Facilitated the transition from Joint Forces Command to the new Joint Staff
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recommendations, which improved organization effectiveness concurrent with significant budget
cuts.
Experienced program manager: managed multiple contracts. Consistently delivered products and
services on time and under budget. Supervised and facilitated employees supporting customers.
Wrote proposals, hired staff, managed costs and revenue, coordinated invoicing and managed
contract administration. Negotiated and maintained strong working relationships with customers.
Oversaw operation and staffing of DoD Advanced Distributed Learning Laboratory responsible for
facilitation of testing and prototype development of new learning technologies for the military.
Lead strategist and analyst for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and
Readiness). Initiated the major transformation effort to fundamentally change how Defense
Department trains and prepares for future operations. This effort provided for significant
improvement in mission effectiveness. Provided training systems engineering technical and training
methods analysis, requirements analysis, and policy assessments; developmental planning,
integration and implementation of training and policy strategies; participating in special projects
and analysis activities that deal primarily with Department of Defense and National-level training
and policy issues; and plans to ensure practical and technical feasibility; assisting in the resolution
of program priorities. Responsible for program development, interagency coordination, and
negotiating cross-organizational solutions.
Workforce Development Consultant. Recognized expert in training, learning, and organization
effectiveness processes in a global context. Analyzed workforce development plans for Joint Staff
as part of Joint Forces Command disestablishment. Participated in Quadrennial Defense Reviews,
numerous joint training studies, wrote policy language for Defense Strategic Planning Guidance and
Joint Planning Guidance for the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Supported establishment of the
Civilian Expeditionary Workforce (CEW) program, to include the associated training program at
Camp Atterbury, IN. Developed CEW policy, and coordination with other offices in OSD, the Joint
Staff and the Military Departments. Supported the establishment and management of the
interagency training initiative for Provisional Reconstruction Teams, which included coordination
with State Department and other federal agencies.
Readiness analyst. Supported the Office of the Secretary of Defense for training readiness policy
and plans, provided conceptual analysis for the development of the Defense Readiness Reporting
System (DRRS), consulted with Fleet Forces Command in the development of a new process to
map readiness to mission areas for prioritized decision making. This effort provided a first-time
method for effective prioritization of training resources. Also supported Submarine Forces
Command effort in the Fleet Readiness Enterprise (FRE) initiative to reduce total cost of
maintenance processes. Participated in the Air-War-over-Serbia study.
Strategist for Advanced Distributed Learning Initiative: assisted with development of policy and
guidelines for re-engineering the Department of Defense institutional education and training
practices through promulgation of online learning tools, a national effort co-sponsored with the
Executive Office of the President of the United States. Supported the development of open
guidelines and standards for the delivery of learning content via web-based information systems.
Certified DL Leader through NOVA Southeastern University.
Technology Integrator. Facilitated development of a new training enterprise architecture for The
Joint Staff, which set the conditions for huge future cost savings. Able to integrate the potential of
technologies with customer needs. Also led a team that developed a software visualization tool for
inventory management.

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Coordinated preparations for and facilitated a business re-engineering process for Director of Navy
Training staff and managed implementation of the associated business process changes, to include
staff realignment, investment in information technologies, identification and coaching of process
action teams and setting up a status reporting system.
Provided analysis and recommendations for implementation of Balanced Scorecard approach in
government organizations.
Spring Arbor University 2010 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Graduate Program, Gainey School of Business
I teach business management courses and mentor MBA student final organization diagnosis
projects. OD projects begin with organization diagnosis and end with literature-based proposal for
resolving identified issues. Projects have supported many large and small businesses in a variety of
business areas: including, automotive manufacturing, health, non-profit, and services.
University of Phoenix 2011 - 2014
Adjunct Professor, MBA Program, School of Business
U.S. Navy Nuclear Propulsion Mobile Training Team 1998 – 2000
Commander/Director
Facilitated a team responsible for preparing nuclear powered aircraft carrier propulsion plant
operating teams for deployment and the annual reactor safeguards inspections. Evaluated operations
and business processes, and also shared fleet best practices and standards. Provided guidance and
mentoring for improved performance. Also authored policy and guidance and developed new
methodologies and technologies for process improvement in management of training and
qualification of Navy nuclear propulsion operators. Specific accomplishments include:
 Provided dramatic improvement in nuclear powered aircraft carrier readiness.
 Restructured key training processes to address critical issues under declining budget and
expanding mission base.
 Spear-headed reengineering of aircraft carrier training and education through use of proven
technologies and a prioritization methodology.
 Initiated development of training simulators for Navy nuclear propulsion plant operators to
allow for the ability to maintain operating proficiency during extended shutdown periods.
 Facilitated the elimination of unnecessary fleet training requirements facilitated by the mapping
of training objectives to mission essential tasks.
U.S. Navy Staff, Manager, Fleet Training Technology and Joint Training Policy 1996 - 1998
Training Technology and Policy Strategist
Authored policy, coordinated requirements development, and established and managed budgets, as
well as provided oversight for, technology programs in development for training and education.
Responsible for integrating technology potential with customer requirements.
 Budgeted for and provided oversight of a $154M program to develop the Maritime portion of a
$1B Department of Defense future modeling and simulation system to support training for the
military.
 Streamlined decision-making process to introduce organizational issues for inclusion in Navy
Staff strategic planning documents.

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 Played a key role in reengineering of Navy training and education facilitated by incorporation of
new learning and training technologies, and development of the Navy online learning initiative.
 Provided recommendations to Chief of Naval Operations and Secretary of the Navy for policy
and investments on modeling and simulation for training and education.
 Instrumental in restructuring of Navy modeling and simulation programs to save $200M in
unnecessary costs.
 Handpicked as Interim Executive Assistant for the Director of Navy Training (3-star flag
officer), managing staff support and coordination.
U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer and Nuclear Propulsion Engineer 1980-2000
Nuclear Propulsion Engineer and Manager
Multiple deployments and military operations across all parts of the world, with increasing
responsibilities. Participated in numerous fleet and joint training exercises and operations.
Repeatedly assigned to sub-performing organizations and turned them into top-notch teams.
Nuclear Propulsion Examining Board. Selected to manage the reactor safeguards inspection team
responsible for ensuring operational proficiency and reactor safety requirements of all nuclear
powered ships and submarines in Pacific Fleet.
 Recognized expert in the area of planning, coordinating, and executing reactor safeguards
examinations on nuclear power plants.
 Managed 30 percent reduction in inspection team manning while sustaining operational
commitments.
Operational Test Director for U.S. Navy Operational Test and Evaluation Force. Developed the
initial operational test plans for the new generation Seawolf Submarine and associated combat
system. Supported antisubmarine weapon systems testing.
Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC 1978-1979
ResearchAssistant. Conducted laboratory research in Chemistry Division.
ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCES: TOP SECRET, Granted by DISCO, 11 Aug 2008
EDUCATION:
Regent University, PhD in Organizational Leadership
Syracuse University, MS in Information Resources Management
National Defense University, Information Resources Management College, Chief Information
Officer Certificate Program
The Catholic University of America, BS, Chemistry
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
Distance Learning Leadership Certification, Nova Southeastern University, FL
Chief Information Officer Certification by Department of Defense CIO.
Navy Nuclear Propulsion Engineer Certification by Naval Reactors Headquarters, Washington, DC
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
Realtor: Licensed in the State of Virginia
AWARDS/AFFILIATIONS:

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Meritorious Service Medal – Three Awards, Navy Commendation Medal - Four Awards,
Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Navy Unit Commendation Medal, Meritorious Unit
Commendation Medal, Battle Efficiency Award, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces
Expeditionary Medal.
REFERENCES:
Jesse Citizen
Director, Defense Modeling & Simulation
Coordination Office
jesse.j.citizen.civ@mail.mil
(571) 372-6684
Tim Baker, SES
Joint Staff J7
timothy.l.baker4.civ@mail.mil
(757) 203-7002
Joe Bonnet, SES
Director of Training
U. S. Northern Command
joseph.c.bonnet.civ@mail.mil
(719) 554-7782
Pat McVay, SES
Director of Training
U. S. Strategic Command
patrick.mcvay@us.af.mil
(402) 294-4208
John Sloan
Division Manager
Alion Science & Technology Corp.
jsloan@alionscience.com
(703) 998-1690
Patricia Tracey, Vice Admiral (Ret)
Vice President, Homeland Security and
Defense Services
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Services
Patricia.tracey@hp.com
(412) 433-1121
Paul Mayberry, PhD
Vice President
Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.
paul.mayberry@bah.com
(703) 984-1000
PUBLICATIONS:
Conference Papers and Presentations:
Sanders, C. (2015, August). Insights from Exploration into Cloud-based Simulation. 2015 Fall
Simulation Interoperability Workshop, Orlando, FL.
Sanders, C. (2010, March). Exploring the Relationship between Self-Directed Learning and Shared
Leadership Theories for New Insights into Organizational Effectiveness, The Autonomous Learning
World Caucus, Oxford University and Linton Lodge, Oxford, UK.
Sanders, C. (2007, October). Wicked Problem of Developing The Joint National Training
Capability, Managing and Engineering in Complex Situations (MECS) Conference, Old Dominion
University, Norfolk, VA.
Published articles and reports:
Coolahan, J. E., Hughes, A. W., Sanders, C. G., Wisher, R. A., & Hartman, F. E. (2014). Model
Applications Across Acquisition Program Life Cycle: Highlighting Data for Systems Engineering,
Training, and Test – Acquisition Model Data. (Institute of Defense Analysis Report – IDA D-5295).

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Sanders, C. G. (2014). Why the positional leadership perspective hinders the ability of organizations
to deal with complex and dynamic situations. International Journal of Leadership Studies, Vol 8,
Iss. 2, 2014.
Sanders, C. G. (2013). Review of the book Burn! The 7 Myths of Leadership, by Jeffrey S. Nielsen
(2004), International Journal of Leadership Studies, Vol. 8, Iss. 1, 2013.
Hartman, F., Brooks, J. T., Ciavarelli, A., Grier, R., Morrison, J. E., Sanders, C. G., & Wisher, R.
A. (2012). Analysis of System Training Impact for Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs):
Training Systems Acquisition. (Insitute of Defense Analysis Report).
Wisher, R., Hartman, F., Sanders, C., & Ciavarelli, A. (2010) Analysis of System Training Impact
for Major Defense Acquisition Programs (NPS-MV-11-001)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
2011-Present: Spring Arbor University, Adjunct Professor of Business for MBA Program.
Courses taught: Research methods, Statistics for Managers, and MBA final organization diagnosis
project mentor.
2012-2014: University of Phoenix, Adjunct Professor of Management. Courses taught:
Strategic Planning and Implementation, Management Principles, Organizational Leadership,
Operations Management, and Quantitative Reasoning for Business.
2009: Regent University, Graduate Teaching Assistant
1998-1999: Algebra tutor
1996-1998: Microsoft Windows and MS Office courses, Fairfax County, Virginia
1985-1987: Navy Operational Test Directors Course