Melissa Halstead
VP, Learning & Development
For Melissa Halstead, there’s nothing more rewarding than seeing people take what they’ve learned, put it into practice, and get transformative results. In the course of her two decades in learning and development at companies including EMC and Sanofi/Genzyme, Melissa has mastered the art of perceiving and responding to clients’ needs in real time and fostering environments where participants feel comfortable asking tough questions, speaking up, and taking risks. She believes in the power of professional relationships and loves brainstorming with clients to generate solutions that break through logjams and move teams forward.
She recommends
The book Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and the podcast At the Table with Patrick Lencioni
Areas of Expertise
Coaching
Instructional Design
Program & Project Management
Insights Discovery®
“The team at Claria Partners has been a true extension of our HR Team. When I think about the tools at my disposal, Claria Partners is a critical piece of that puzzle. They are a pleasure to work with, they always bring significant value to every issue, project and discussion.”
LISA FIERING, HEAD OF HR, KINTAI THERAPEUTICS