Product Advisory Panel

Expert input from independent thinkers

We’ve assembled a team of independent, industry experts to help us shape the future of leadership and management skills development. We call them the Mindtools Product Advisory Panel, and they’re here to give us top-notch advice and make sure we’re always one step ahead in creating the best tools for you.

Advice, ideas, insights

Think of our panel as the ultimate sounding board. They’re here to give us feedback, spark new ideas, and keep our research, products and thought leadership aligned with what’s really happening in the world of leadership and management. Their insights make sure we’re always delivering what you need – from top line strategy to real world solutions.

Outside perspectives mean more robust ideas

The world’s moving fast, and so is the way we learn at work. That’s why we’ve brought in outside experts to keep us sharp. They challenge us, bring fresh ideas, and make sure we stay at the cutting edge of workplace learning and leadership skills development.

Meet the people who help us perfect our products

Our panel is packed with leadership experts – practitioners, influencers, and academics who live and breathe leadership, management, and L&D. They’re here to help us keep building the best tools for you.

Donald H Taylor

Donald H Taylor

Lead Researcher, L&D Global Sentiment Survey

Dr Markus Bernhardt

Dr Markus Bernhardt

AI Strategist & Board Advisor

Joan Keevill

Joan Keevill

Director of Designs on Learning Ltd and Leadership Coach, Henley Business School

Julie Dirksen

Julie Dirksen

Learning Strategy, Design Consultant Author

Samantha Burridge

Samantha Burridge

Board Director and Advisor, leadership coach and content specialist

Jason Zeman

Jason Zeman

Director, Strategic Enablement Leader

Dr Nigel Paine

Dr Nigel Paine

Author, Learning Culture, Learning NowTV

Michelle Ockers

Michelle Ockers

Chief Learning Strategist, Learning Uncut

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