Ian Robert Kirkwood

About

I specialize in developing critical thinking skills focusing on value creation - helping others to be successful. As a 'business doctor', I focus on business health - economic, social, decision making. My focus is to develop intrapreneurial skills and systems thinking. I worked in and was involved with 'saving' two companies where these businesses went from 'almost dead' to 'really great'. This experience plus systems engineering plus current research helps me to to identify issues and risks, and to build new strengths. This is genuine value-creation. I am based in Daisy Hill, Brisbane. [email protected] www.iankirkwood.org Tel: 0400 143 063

Experience

• Semi Retired at President - Springwood Probus Club
  Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

• Critical thinking skills analyst at KDI Comms
  Mar 2022 - Aug 2025 · 3 yrs 6 mos

  Discussing 'big picture' concepts & global issues with business leaders. Developing sharper focus on current and near-future challenges and opportunities

• Business Sustainability Professional at Ian R. Kirkwood PhD, DBA (ABP), MBA, DipEng, JP Qual)
  Jul 2008 - Dec 2023 · 15 yrs 6 mos

  Consulting & intellectual support - developing critical skills for business growth and surviveability

• Head of Management - Senior Lecturer at James Cook University
  Jul 2008 - Mar 2022 · 13 yrs 9 mos

  - Associate Dean (MBA program) - Senior Lecturer (Business Sustainability, Value creation, Leadership)

• Co-founder at G7 Comms & Training
  Feb 2005 - Jul 2008 · 3 yrs 6 mos

  Consultancy and training for heavy engineering/manufacturing companies