Carol A. Poore, Ph.D., MBA
President, Poore & Associates Strategic Planning | Strategic Real Estate
Greetings! My firm, Poore & Associates Strategic Planning, provides comprehensive strategic management services to help you and your organization formulate strategy, chart a clear and compelling strategic plan, and expand organizational capacity.
No matter the size, most organizations struggle with strategic plan implementation. I work with my clients to shape a vibrant strategy formulation and strategic planning process, including plans for strategy transformation, execution, engagement, and governance — ensuring that the five, critical dimensions of strategic management are effectively addressed. Strategy governance includes how the strategic plan will be monitored, tracked, and overseen by the accountable executive team and board of director governing bodies.
My robust client portfolio includes for-profit, nonprofit, trade association, chamber of commerce, and higher education organizations.
My professional expertise includes serving as a CEO, university senior administrator, a member of executive management teams, and board member for both for-profit and nonprofit organizations.
Today, I am honored to support organizations as a strategic management consultant, community leader, speaker, author, university faculty member, licensed real estate broker, and as a mom of two adult sons! I deliver a dynamic, life-changing strategic planning experience to help organizations and leaders define and achieve strategic impact.
I received my Ph.D. in Public Administration and MBA from Arizona State University. My primary field of research focuses on strategic leadership and social capital — vital networks, with a keen focus on downtown community revitalization.
I’m very proud that in my hometown of Phoenix, Arizona USA, I was recognized by Phoenix Community Alliance as a City Shaper for impacting the strategic future of my city. I have helped to lead two community engagement processes spanning 20 years for the Phoenix General Plan, as well as am serving on the leadership committee to shape the next strategic plan for downtown Phoenix.
I thrive on helping leaders develop customized, comprehensive, compelling strategic planning programs. My strategic planning support helps every organization create clarity on how it will deliver on its mission and achieve strategic impact. My very select and focused work as a licensed real estate broker in Arizona supports clients who want to sell or buy properties and make strategic real estate investments.
Here’s my visual model of a vital strategic planning process which includes strategic management on an ongoing basis, as noted in my book Strategic Impact:
As a native Phoenician, I founded Phabulous Experience™ to share the fascinating story of Phoenix, Arizona, USA from its past to the imagined future. Combining art, storytelling and placemaking, Phoenix Phabulous features a collection of 17 large traveling murals created by a diverse group of talented local artists.
I serve on faculty at ASU’s School of Public Affairs. My courses include Community Development, Leadership and Change, Public Administration, and Public Policy.
I am a founder and member of ASU Women & Philanthropy. I served as ASU’s vice provost at the West Campus, as well as served on the Dean’s Councils for W.P. Carey School of Business and ASU’s College of Public Programs (now the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions).
I’m a proud member of these global professional associations.
