BIOGRAPHY

Barry Tuchfeld, Ph.D. holds the rank of Sandan (3rd degree Black Belt) in Aikido and conducts leadership seminars using principles from Aikido. He has trained for over 17 years in Aikido, including direct training with Saito Sensei in Iwama Japan. He is a member of Takemusu Aikido Association and has trains regularly with Goto Sensei and Tatoian Sensei in the San Francisco Bay Area.

His doctorate is in sociololgy, with an emphasis on social psychology and organizational dynamics. Barry's work includes business and personal development. He has consulted for over 30 years with multinational corporations, small businesses, government, and nonprofit groups. He has also directed local, regional, and national applied research projects. Recent clients include Levi Straus & Co., the Institute for the Study of Distributed Work, Agilent Corporation, Herman-Miller Corporation, and the Life Learning Center.

In addition to his consulting practice, he is an adjunct professor with the University of San Francisco. Barry was also an Associate Professor and Founding Director of the Center for Organizational Research at Texas Christian University (Ft. Worth, TX).

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