Patricia Carr, Ph.D.
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Patricia Carr has more than 15 years of experience in organization development, human resources, and communication. She has conducted organizational and leadership assessments and has designed and delivered training in a broad range of topics including leadership, communication, and process design. Dr. Carr has taught courses at the University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University, and LaRoche College. She also is a freelance writer and has published articles in T+D, The Wall Street Journal's National Business Employment Weekly, and CareerJournal.com, among others.
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