Kevin Murnane
Adjunct Lecturer in Leadership Development and Communications
Kevin Murnane has more than 20 years of experience in Human Resource executive coaching, change management consulting, competency-based training, teaching, marketing, entrepreneurial software start-ups, marketing and business development. He currently consults on projects ranging from executive competency development for succession management to action learning to drive culture change. He was SVP and Director of two HR software startups and expansions. Kevin is an eight-year veteran of Development Dimensions International (DDI), where he was a senior selection specialist and start-up team leader. Kevin has designed and taught classes at Northwestern programs in Strategy Execution, Consulting Skills, Redefining Organizations, and Energizing People during Change. Kevin consults and teaches at Kellogg Graduate School of Management, where he helped design the first Leadership Coaching Class for MBAs and Executive Education. Kevin is the founder of the firm Behtrics, Inc.
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M.B.A., 1982, Marketing, Finance, Not-For-Profit Management, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
B.S., 1979, Commerce, University of Illinois -
Adjunct Professor and Lecturer, Kellogg School of Management, MSLOC, Industrial Engineering, Education, Northwestern University, 2006-present
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Founder, Behtrics LLC, 2002-present
Senior Consultant, Interaction Associates, 2005-2007
Senior Selection Specialist, Team Leader, Development Dimensions International, 1994-2002
Regional Vice President, The Executive Technique, 1989-1994
Account Supervisor, Young & Rubicam, J. Walter Thompson, Doyle Dane Bernbach, 1982-1989
Personal Leadership Insights (LDEV-461-5)
This course is a unique opportunity for students who are highly motivated and committed to their personal development and growth as a leader and who value the chance to do this work in a group setting. The Kellogg faculty leader serves as coach and facilitator to guide students through a process that explores who they are (strengths, needs, values), reveals how others experience them (feedback), examines who they want to be (vision/purpose) and identifies actions for moving forward (development planning). Individual reflective exercises will be further explored and shared in small group meetings, full class discussion, and individual coaching appointments with the faculty. Students complete a paper integrating their personal insights. There is no final exam.
Because the course focuses on self-awareness and relationships with others, students rely on interactions with each other to experience vulnerability and growth within an environment of safety and trust. Therefore, students will not receive a letter grade, but rather a "Pass" with 0.5 credits or a "No-Credit" on their transcript. The "Pass" designation will be given if the following requirements are met: 100% attendance (non-negotiable), completion of all assignments, honoring confidentiality, and active participation in class activities and discussions.
Please note that the 100% attendance policy is non-negotiable across all sections and instructors. Only bid on a section for which you are sure you can attend every class session. Review the abbreviated syllabus for that section to confirm the precise meeting dates.
