Diana is a master-certified train-the-trainer and holds extensive professional certifications including the Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) designation from The American Society for Training and Development (ASTD). Diana has chaired professional development conferences and presented workshops at regional conferences on leadership and management, sales and service, interpersonal skills and communication, and professional presentation techniques.
Areas of expertise include:
- Organizational Development
- Evaluation
- Leadership and Management Development
- Workforce Development
- Instructional Design
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- Meeting Facilitation
- Team Building
- Group Facilitation
- Master Trainer; Certified Train-the-Trainer
- Performance Coaching
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Education
Master of Arts, Organizational Learning and Instructional Technology
The University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration—Management
New Mexico Highlands University
Credentials & Certifications
Currently working toward completion of ACC [Associate Certified Coach] credential from the International Coaches Federation through Coach University
Certified Lean Transactional Process Improvement by Next Level Partners
Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP ) from The American Society for Training and Development, emphasis in Instructional Design
Franklin-Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Time Management, and Project Management
Master Trainer Certified with AchieveGlobal
Qualified practitioner in Myers-Briggs, Appreciative Inquiry, Mediation, Mobius Communication Model, and TrustWorks!
Affiliations
National member of the American Society of Training and Development (ASTD)
2008 Outstanding Board Member ASTD, New Mexico Chapter
2007 President-Elect, 2008 President and 2009 Past-President for the
ASTD, New Mexico Chapter
Chair of the 2007 ASTD New Mexico Annual Fall Conference Committee
Member of the International Society of Performance Improvement, New Mexico Chapter
Member of the International Coaches Federation
Served on UNM’s Graduate and Professional Student Conflict Resolution Committee
Testimonials
"ARCA greatly benefitted from our work with Diana in many areas, most notably: mentoring, growing leaders and organizational communication. Her assessment, evaluation and recommendations were extremely well received by our workforce. All of us benefitted from Diana’s expertise, enthusiasm and understanding of ARCA’s vision and mission, and we continue to incorporate the knowledge we gained from her perceptive consultation."
~ Elaine Solimon, Executive Director, ARCA
"Through Diana’s leadership, the 2008 the ASTD New Mexico Board accomplished over 25 initiatives, including starting a Special Interest Group for the Organization Development and Leadership Community. In addition, we increased monthly attendance by 30%, local membership by 40% and conference revenues by 67%. Deservedly so, Diana was named the ASTD New Mexico Chapter Outstanding Board Member for 2008."
~ Leah Boetger, 2009 President
"I had the privilege of working as a co-facilitator with Diana over a period of 5 years. I always found Diana to be highly professional, energetic, and passionate about helping folks learn and grow. She has an exuberance for life which is infectious and contributes greatly to the learning experience. I wholeheartedly recommend Diana as an accomplished workshop presenter and all around good person."
~ Ron Price, Productive Outcomes
"For my professional and personal growth I participated in Diana Spendlove's 7 Habits (of Highly Effective Leaders) class. Diana is energetic, creative and sincere as a presenter and a perfect match for teaching the 7 Habits course. Her training was beneficial, a smart investment, and a great use of time and resources for both me and my company."
~ Shelley Wooten, BP America
"I learned so much and was able to excel in both personal professional growth under Diana’s guidance and support. She helped me to develop skill sets that I didn’t even know I had AND she made it fun!"
~ Diego Sanchez, Management Graduate Student at San Diego State University
