Chris Hinrichs

Chris Hinrichs specializes in human relations, executive leadership and team development. He has been designing and delivering professional development programs and seminars since 1978.

Hinrichs has been an adjunct faculty member at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the Executive Education department since 1986 and is consistently ranked as one of their top presenters. He is a frequent presenter at national conferences and retreats. He works with a wide variety of clients, including Good Year Tire & Rubber Co., Marriott Corp., General Electric, Honeywell, Harley-Davidson, Buick Motor Division, Subaru of America, American Family Insurance, Mercury Marine, and Coors Brewing Co.

Hinrichs draws upon his work, education, and personal experiences to design and deliver professional development programs and keynote presentations that are engaging, enlightening, and rich with content and humor. His topics include:

• Working well together in teams
• How to influence without direct authority
• Enhancing leadership effectiveness and credibility
• Making the most from organizational change

His Master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison is in adult continuing education, with an emphasis in counseling psychology and organizational behavior. He is a former course designer and director of adult and corporate enrichment programs for the Midwest and east coast Outward Bound schools.

Hinrichs is a member of the Madison Area Quality Improvement Network and the American Society for Training and Development. He is an accomplished competitor in alpine and cross-country skiing, sailing, and marathon canoeing. He designs and builds custom boats and furniture and enjoys the art of bonsai.