Curriculum Vitae
Name:	Patricia A. Klinck
Address:	6540 Bow Crescent NW Calgary, AB, T3B 2B9
Telephone:	+403.286.6712
in Australia: Mobile:	(0) 409-015-956
E-mail: Website: Blog:	pat.keylinks@gmail.com www.keylinks.ab.ca patklinck.wordpress.com

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Professional Qualifications Doctorate of Philosophy in Education University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta Master of Arts McGill University, Montreal, Quebec (thesis incomplete) Professional Degree After Degree Faculty of Education University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta Bachelor of Arts (Honours) University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta

Related Links Workshops Selected Clients Presentations Publications Testimonials Personally ... My deep interest in other cultures, other languages and travel has been a gift as I work in Canada and Australia. Whether in my travels or in organizations, the uniqueness in each situation is compelling and rewarding. In my doctoral work, I studied how knowledge is created through the role of talk. This is a valuable background in designing group processes and in executive coaching. Knowledge is not inert, factual ‘stuff’. It is created by our own vision of the world, our values and our commitments. Probing into this personal knowledge and action base is powerful experience for all of us.

Languages

• English - fluent
• French - fluent

Professional Involvement

• Director (2000-)
  Alberta Ballet Company
  
  
• Adjunct Associate Professor (1998-)
  Faculty of Continuing Education
  University of Calgary
  
  
• Member, Senate (Comite Consultatif) Faculte St Jean (1991-1992)
  University of Alberta
  
  
• Adjunct Associate Professor (1985-1992)
  Department of Educational Policy and Administrative Studies
  University of Calgary
  
  
• Adjunct Associate Professor ( 1990-92)
  Faculty of Education
  University of Alberta
  
  
• Certified Trainer of Trainers (1989)
  Charles Kettering Institute
  

Current Position

Key Links International Consulting Ltd., President and Principal Consultant

Since 1992, my consulting practice has included the public and private sectors in Canada and Australia. I am most often invited by leaders who want an innovative approach and programs designed for their context. The major foci are: Leadership for Learning Organizations, Transition Planning and Management, Women In Leadership, Cultural Change, Appraisal Systems and Mentoring. The projects are long term and ongoing.

Previous Positions

1. University of Melbourne - Visiting Scholar
   January 1994-December 1994
   

   As Visiting Scholar my mandate was to strengthen the relationship between the Faculty and the Department of Education of Victoria at a time of major restructuring in education. I provided leadership in the areas of gender, appraisal and evaluation, peer appraisal for principals, mentoring, leadership, and the development of collegiate culture as the system decentralized.

   I also undertook a study for the merger of two departments during economic restraint. This study provided strategies for the new department as it developed a collaborative culture.

2. 1992-1993
   Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia, Visiting Fellow
   

   I was invited to design, coordinate and facilitate the Women in Leadership Program, which was funded by the federal government and received national recognition from the Business Council of Australia.

   I also worked closely with senior leaders to enhance leadership programs and to promote an inclusive culture in the University.

3. 1990-1992
   Associate Superintendent
   St Albert Protestant Separate Board of Education
   60 Sir Winston Churchill Avenue
   St Albert, Alberta, T8N OG4
   
   Areas of Responsibility:
   • To provide leadership in matters pertaining to the governance of the District
   
   
4. 1986-1990
   Superintendent, Educational Leadership Centre, Program Services
   Calgary Board of Education
   515 Macleod Trail SE
   Calgary, Alberta, T2G 2L9
   
   Areas of Responsibility:
   • To provide leadership at the system level in the selection of leaders, provision of programs, budget, technology and facilities
   
   
5. 1983-1986
   Co-ordinator, Staff Development Department
   Human Resources Division
   Calgary Board of Education
   
   Areas of Responsibility:
   • To establish and implement a framework for staff development programs for the 9,000 employees of the Calgary Board of Education.