A Global Leader in Providing Solutions

If you are looking to enhance your organizational performance consider The McPhail Group. 

Learn what The McPhail Group is, what we do, and how our services can benefit you.

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Leadership | Development | Training

What is the McPhail Group?

The McPhail group is a training and development firm. We use neuroscientific training strategies to improve performance of individuals, teams, and organizations.

We deliver services that drive innovation and sustainability. We design and implement training and development programs tailored to address the identified needs of individuals, teams and organizations. These programs may include workshops, seminars, coaching sessions, mentoring programs, and leadership retreats.

The McPhail group was founded by the late Irving Pressley McPhail and Christine Johnson McPhail. Both nationally recognized thought leaders with extensive experience in training and development, evaluation and strategic planning.

What Does
The McPhail Group Do?

The McPhail Group offers a range of services and programs to help organizations and leaders achieve their goals and improve their outcomes.

Some of the core competencies and deliverables of the group include: 

Training and Leadership Development

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
ASSESSMENT AND COACHING
TEAM BUILDING
AND
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
AND 
TRAINING
DIVERSITY EQUITY
INCLUSION ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING
TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE INITIATIVES

How Can The McPhail Group Benefit You?

The McPhail Group can benefit you in many ways, depending on your needs, goals, and challenges.

Benefits of working with the group include:

Access

You will gain access to a team of experts who have extensive knowledge and experience in higher education.

Tailored Service

You will receive personalized and tailored services and programs that suit your specific context and situation.

Innovative AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

You will learn from best practices and innovative solutions that have been proven to work in other higher education settings.

A Global Consulting Firm

The McPhail Group is a global consulting firm that provides high-quality services to improve individual, team and organizational performance. Our services drive innovation and sustainability

We work collaboratively with clients to advance their vision, strategy, and execution.

We have a team of experienced and innovative leaders who have expertise in areas such as leadership development, team building transformational change, organizational and professional development.

We also offer a range of services to inspire and empower leadership at all levels of the organization.

Our Mission

The McPhail Group is committed to helping organizations identify and execute inclusive innovative and sustainable solutions. 

We:

  • Work only with individuals and institutions where we can make a difference.
  • Expect excellence from ourselves and our clients.
  • Stand behind our services. 
  • Believe in the power of innovation, inspiration, and imagination. 
  • Listen with our hearts and minds.
  • We see you! 


The Team

Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail- President/CEO

A nationally renowned champion for leadership development and training of underrepresented populations. 

Dr. McPhail has served in numerous faculty and executive leadership positions in colleges and universities throughout the United States. She has trained hundreds of emerging and executive leaders helping them accomplish their leadership career aspirations. Her expertise and experience expands multiple decades covering higher education institutions, non-profit, civic and business organizations. She is the author of numerous leadership books and articles.

Dr.McPhail practices Sankofian leadership principles constantly striving to empower and develop the next generation of emerging leaders. She is a Certified Associate for Emergenetics International, a talent development platform that empowers individuals and teams to realize their potential.

Ralph Bessard – Executive Leadership Coach/Trainer

Ralph focuses on leadership development and coaching, organizational development, and strategic planning and is a Certified Emergenetics Associate.

Renowned as a skilled entrepreneur, Ralph has earned acclaim for his ability to transform innovative ideas into thriving businesses.

In his role as the Chief Operations Officer at Conquer Credit Management Inc, he seamlessly blends his leadership acumen with a profound understanding of human dynamics, fostering collaborative and growth-centric environments.

Beyond the business realm, Ralph is also a bestselling author of:

Shaped to Lead: Discover your unique leadership style, Empower your team and Create massive impact


Abena Bishara Cruise- Managing Director/Trainer

Abena has extensive leadership experience in nonprofit community-based organizations helping constituencies strengthen community engagement initiatives. 

Ms. Cruise has used her expertise to develop and implement strategic planning strategies to help leadership teams advance the organization’s mission. She has developed training programs to foster professionalism and commitment to accuracy, detail, and follow-up in the workplace.

Ms. Cruise has designed training modules to promote strategic communication strategies to engage all units in divisional operations. As a champion for diversity, equity and inclusion, she draws upon her experience as a former HBCU employee and graduate of Spelman College to shape her perspective for designing inclusive programs and policies.