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Mike Divine, PhD
Iowa State University
Washington University in St. Louis
What He’s Passionate About
Helping organizations improve their game in learning and talent development.
His Experience
Mike has 20 years of training and development experience as a facilitator, instructional designer, and consultant. Mike is a rock star in instructional design, curriculum design, competency development, and leadership development.
How He Makes a Difference
Outside of TiER1, Mike runs a Games Club at his kids’ elementary school.
An Unlikely Path
Mike has a PhD in Germanic Languages and Literatures. After he finished his degree, rather than going the traditional academic route, he took a job at a soap manufacturer.
Family Life
Mike and his wife Joyce have two kids, Elizabeth and Andrew. They also have six chickens as pets! Things could get interesting if we ever have a “Bring Your Pet to Work” day.
He Can’t Live Without
Ice Cream
Sarcasm
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