About the Presenter.... Dr. Denis Shackel, a specialist in developing Human Resources, successfully presents workshops designed to unlock the talents of those within management, business and government organizations. Born in New Zealand in 1942, Denis has 29 years experience as a full professor teaching educational psychology at the University of Toronto, and was honoured as Professor of the Year in 2000. He now resides in London, Ontario and teaches Management Communications at the pretigious Ivey School of Business, where he has been doubly honoured by being awarded Professor of the Year, 2004. His major academic interests include creative thinking, affective education, curiosity, behavioral psychology and interpersonal communication. Denis is also a gestalt therapist, music teacher, marathon runner and skilled craftsman. Although Denis is an international author, it is more his experience, competence, breadth of interest, exemplary teaching style, and sheer joy of living that admirably equip him for effective consulting work.