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Michael Hartmann

Professor, PhD, MBA, MA, C.Dir., ASC

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Dr. Hartmann is CEO of The Leadership Portfolio, past Principal of The Directors College, founding Director of a global EMBA in digital transformation and Co-Director of McMaster's Health Leadership Academy. He is a frequent keynote speaker on governance, leadership and tech/innovation topics. His work appears in academic journals, the professional press and on various social media platforms. He also hosts the "Collaboratorium" and the Next Chapter podcast series.

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The Leadership Portfolio

Our global community of thought leaders, advisors, coaches and educators helps organizations turn innovation into lasting business impact. Through our consulting and professional development services, we strengthen the capabilities and the conditions required to transform legacy business models, scale new ventures, and improve collaboration across boundaries. Our approach blends human-centered design with data-driven analysis to ensure change is actionable, measurable, and sustainable.

My Client History

25+ years presenting/teaching/consulting on leadership, governance & innovation challenges

Novartis Switzerland

Thales Group France

NBC Universal UK

MAG UK

OMERS Canada

Dentsu Aegis Singapore

AECL South Korea

Al-Futtaim Dubai

Oman Telecom Oman

My Podcasts

https://hartmannm.substack.com/publish/podcasting/s/the-collaboratorium

The Collaboratorium Podcast Series

Podcasts for board directors on all things governance, leadership, and innovation - especially AI! Click to read Michael's Substack, by Michael Hartmann, a Substack publication. Launched 4 months ago.

https://hartmannm.substack.com/publish/podcasting/s/the-next-chapter

The Next Chapter Podcast Series

After decades of climbing the career ladder, many leaders arrive at a familiar question: What’s next? For some, the answer is board service. For others, mentoring, volunteering, or finally making space for passions and priorities that took a back seat during the "busy" years. But stepping into this next chapter of life is no longer as simple as slowing down. The world is changing fast, reshaped by technology, shifting expectations, and new ways of working, living, and leading. The Next Chapter i

My Blogs

leadershipportfolio.substack.com

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My Courses

EMBA-Level Courses

Corporate Innovation By Design; Digital Entrepreneurship (EMBA in Digital Transformation, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University)

Governance & Leadership (University of Nankai/Rotman School of Management)

MBA-Level Courses

Leadership & Change in Organizations (Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester)

Cross-Cultural Management Studies (International MBA, Schulich School of Business, York University)

Masters-Level Courses

Business Modelling for Start-Ups (Master of BioMedical Innovation, Heersink School, McMaster University)

Contemporary Issues in Leadership (Specialized MA, Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester)

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