The Wright Associates

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 In academia, James directed the Safety Training Instruction & Research Center at Iowa State University in the Department of Ag & Biosystems Engineering.

 In industry, James served as the Director of Safety and Health for John Deere in the World Wide Agricultural Equipment Division at John Deere..

 In law enforcement, James served with the Des Moines Police Department.

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As a Director at the Principal Financial Group she developed training programs for Employee Benefits staff in the areas of personal development, diversity, and in Retirement Services held the position of Officer in the Retirement Services area, overseeing nationwide benefit education for employer groups, and leadership on profitability tool. Margaret also served as the Executive Advisor to the office of the CEO, working on international due diligence, international company opening guide, and investment task force on endowments and foundations. Managing operations and human resource management concerns for 250 administrative staff in 50 offices throughout the U.S., Margaret managed nationwide administrative staff development, created and implemented national training and development programs, facilitated a salary administration compensation program, managed hiring, employee relations, diversity training, EEO and Affirmative Action program, ergonomics, safety and business resumption programs. She has trained individuals nationwide on ergonomics, security, safety, and business resumption. 

In the not for profit roles with the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s community change initiative Making Connections, she held several roles, last as the Site Coordinator working with leadership throughout the community on increasing the economic, health, and education outcomes for low-income families.
Currently as the Bureau Chief for Child Welfare Services at the Iowa Department of Human Services accountable for policy, rules, budget, and management of bureau that covers: foster care, group care, adoptions, kinship care, decatagorization, disaster planning, interstate compact for placement of children, interstate compact for juveniles and runaways, family safety risk and permanency, transition from care, Chafee, education training vouchers, and other related child welfare issues. Margaret served as part of a European Union study tour on public policy strategies for sustainable community change.

Leadership

Margaret has served on various conferences and boards such as: John R. Grubb YMCA, Polk County Decategorization Board, Polk County Empowerment Board, Greater Des Moines Funders Forum, Chautauqua Park Neighborhood Association, Society for Human Resource Management, Trends in Employee Benefit Education, New York, National Association of Women Business Owners & National Foundation of Women Business Owners National Conferences, Society of Pension Administrators and Record Keepers (SPARK) National Conference, Washington, D.C. Other previous roles and designations include:

•   President for the Drake University chapter of Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
•   National Association Security Dealers - Registered Representative Series 7
•   Fellow Life Management Institute (FLMI) & Health Institute of America Associate (HIAA)
•   National Institute of Pension Administrators (NIPA)
•   Certified Diversity Trainer

 Education

Margaret received her Master of Public Administration degree from Drake University, with an emphasis in Human Resources.

Prior to that she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Management from Simpson College.

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Services include:

• Human Resource Training & Development
• New & Transferred Employee Orientation 
• Annual Employee Training Programs 
• Safety Environmental and Health Management
• Administrative Controls & Written Program Development
• Audits and Inspections
• Physical Hazard Analysis & Engineering Controls
  

Our consultants will develop a detailed and customized report to you that defines the evaluation results and proactive measures, giving you a practical action plan to help tailor your safety management program.

Benefits of Safety Management Assessments

• Identify the strengths and weaknesses of your existing safety management program.
• Secure a practical action plan to implement improvements
• Reduce occupational injuries and illnesses
• Identify opportunities to increase employee participation and morale
• Benchmark your performance and measure improvements
  

   

Our team of safety professionals is available to discuss the most efficient route between where you are now and safety excellence goals.
For a comprehensive proposal detailing the components of a Safety Management Assessment, contact our professional staff at: cspserv@aol.com

Leadership & Staff Development

Keynote Speaking

Motivational messages will be targeted to address the objectives of the event.

The life \ work experiences with various topics related to excellence, overcoming obstacles are related in an entertaining and very relevant manner.

High Impact Workshops

Training needs to take place through various methods. A workshop or special event can be just the ticket for reaching your audience.

To make your firms key objectives a true part of your organization, key leadership needs to know, champion, and effectively apply key principles. 

Management training is important to items that are the bedrock of your organization.

Employee Training

Employee training as a follow-up or complement to existing communication is often essential. Individuals learn through three different channels, visual, auditory, and cognitive (putting all senses together). The training that we apply focuses on known methods to reach learners on all levels.

Team Building

Personal Development and team building sessions are essential for high performing organizations. A team of high performing individuals committed to your organization’s objectives make for a powerful player in the field. Complementing Leadership Development takes your organization to the next level.

Human Performance Improvement

Evaluations of your efforts can help you capitalize on existing resources and determine how to effectively utilize new ones.

Training & Support Services

Your organizational needs are assessed and then services are tailored to meet those specific needs to get the most for your investment.

We specialize in solutions for any size organization.

For a comprehensive proposal detailing the components of our Leadership & Staff Development training, contact our professional staff at: services@thewrightassociates.com

 Professional Development Online Training

Link to our portal to choose your online training course at: Virtual University e-learning

• Your insurance company need a copy of it
• The contractor you work for needs it
• OSHA wants to see it
• The city or state you work for needs it
• The federal agency you want to work for needs it
• Your company needs to submit it with a bid
• Your company needs it to pass an inspection, audit, or regulation
• Your company needs it to be "certified" by a regulatory agency

   1. Inspection Audit Forms
   2. Engineering & Administrative Control Information
   3. A Customized Written Safety Program
   4. An Emergency Response Quick Guide
   5. A Safety & Health Employee Handbook
   6. A Material Safety Data Safety Program
   7. Emergency Medical Response
   8. Personal Protective Equipment Product Cateloge
   9. Safety Optimization Solutions (SOS) Train-the-Trainer Orientation
 10. OSHA Safety Training Presentations

 11. "Tool Box Talks"
 12. TWA Association Membership
 13. Occupational Safety Newsletter

TWA Highlights