John Ballam

• Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
• Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
• Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
• Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.

• Designed inclusive educational program on sustainable living practices.
• Taught bimonthly homesteading class for learners aged 5-14 years on farm on Westham Island
• Provided practical outdoor education in permaculture, care an maintenance of tools, and soil ecology

• Conducted two program reviews for the Miami School of Advertising to ensure compliance with PTIB
• Designed and implemented a performance management system for the Miami School of Advertising
• Coached professionals through career transition

• Surgery and recovery
• Reason for leaving: 70% downsizing due to COVID-19, Toronto and Vancouver's Greystone Director positions closed

• Restructured, recruited, and mentored the Greystone leadership team and increased levels of staff and student satisfaction
• Increased student enrolment
• Hosted successful career fairs and ran international business management seminars for European students
• Restored levels of campus housekeeping and health and safety standards
• Upgraded the quality of teaching and learning and established counseling services for students
• Established a vibrant educational culture and engaging campus life for students and staff
• Refreshed and reinvigorated Greystone's relationship with key stakeholders
• Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
• Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
• Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
• Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
• Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
• Cultivated high-performance executive team, selecting and mentoring candidates for key leadership roles.

• Built a high-performing team culture
• Led the design and development of a new curriculum submitted and approved by PTIB
• Developed a dynamic culture of teaching, learning teaching and student support
• Co-designed strategic planning and educational performance management systems
• Integrated new paid student internship program with existing unpaid practicums
• Reason for leaving: Appointed as Director of Greystone College Vancouver
• Established a positive learning environment by maintaining open lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Served as a mentor for new instructors, sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective teaching techniques.
• Increased cultural awareness among students by integrating multicultural materials and perspectives into the curriculum.
• Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving instruction quality and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Participated in curriculum development committees to ensure alignment with state standards and promote innovative teaching methods across the institution.
• Championed diversity initiatives within the school community, promoting inclusivity among faculty members and students alike.
• Conducted thorough evaluations of faculty performance, providing constructive feedback for improvement and growth opportunities.

Sample of Organizational Development projects undertaken

• Initiated organizational change and leadership development for Gold Circle middle management (2005 – 2008).

Conducted a climate survey of the entire organization and delivered recommendations for change/OD to the board of executives (2014).

• Organizational development services for Trade and Industry Kwazulu-Natal viz. climate survey services, coaching, leadership, team, and assisted HR director with organizational learning design. (2005 – 2012).
• Developed facilitators' material and implemented organizational development training and facilitation for SASOL Wax (2008).
• Coaching and mediation services for BHP Billiton Magnesium (2006).
• Team and leadership development for Tetra Pac senior US executive team (2001).
• Co-facilitated with Dr. Bruce Copley's team development for the Tetra Pac European Team in Sweden and Switzerland (2000).
• Designed and delivered advanced Business Ethics course at Branson Centre for Entrepreneurship, Johannesburg (2012 -2014).

Scripted and produce industrial theatre interventions for:

• Unilever and AECI - health and safety
• IPM - Gender equality and diversity
• Salcast steel - Productivity and safety
• Richard bay Coal - management development
• Ilovo Sugar - business understanding process
• Innoxa- ISO implementation

• Restructured the School of Accountancy in terms of compliance standards, repositioned the brand, moved the College onto a larger campus
• Recruited, developed, and managed a new full and part-time teaching faculty of around 15 instructors
• Integrated FLB's management, marketing, and educational systems into those of Varsity College
• Reason for leaving: immigrated with family to Canada

• Co-ordinated philosophy teachers over 8 national campuses
• Mentored and developed academic developers on 8 national campuses
• Co-designed and implemented a teaching and learning performance management system
• Co-designed, collaborated and drove the adoption of a customized ELMS digital platform
• Reason for leaving: promoted to Acting General Manager

• Taught Introduction to Western Philosophy, Advanced Western Philosophy, Critical Thinking, African Philosophy, Environmental Ethics, Business Ethics, Philosophy of Science
• Peer-reviewed instructors tracked at-risk students, trained, developed, and onboarded new instructors
• Compiled study and support material for instructors
• Instructor for Human Resources Management
  Training and Development
  Strategic Human Resources Management
  Marketing
  Strategic management
  Labor Relations
  Industrial Psychology
  Ergonomics

Sociology

• Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
• Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
• Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
• Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.

• Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
• Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
• Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
• Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
• Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.

• Managed five teams of ors/teachers and nurses working in rural areas
• Developed vision, mission and strategic plan;
• Managed budget and controlled spending
• Fund raising
• Vehicle fleet management;
• Initiated entrepreneurial education and development programme;
• Mentored team leads.