I help leaders build healthier, higher-performing organizations.
Strategic consulting grounded in organizational science and practical leadership experience.
About
I help leaders diagnose organizational health and uncover the drivers of performance through structured assessment and strategic facilitation.
Background
Dr. Howard Croom has held senior leadership and faculty roles across multiple institutions, including Portland Community College, Oregon State University, the University of Southern California, and Cypress College. His career spans organizational leadership, people strategy, and student success — always with a focus on building healthier, higher-performing teams. In addition to his leadership and faculty roles, he has published peer-reviewed research, presented at national conferences, and is frequently invited to speak on organizational development, leadership, and culture.
Education & Credentials
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership, University of Southern California
Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.), Oregon State University
Certified Change Management Practitioner (Prosci)
Meridian Diagnostic
A structured 4-week organizational diagnostic that uncovers why your organization performs the way it does. Unlike engagement surveys that measure feelings, the Meridian Diagnostic identifies the causal drivers of organizational performance across four critical dimensions.
Through triangulated data collection - pulse surveys, leadership interviews, and focus groups - we deliver precise scores, heat maps, and three sequenced actions that address root causes, not symptoms.
Based on proven organizational development models, adapted for practical executive decision-making.
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Contact
For inquiries about the Meridian Diagnostic or other engagements, please email me directly at howard@croomstrategies.com or use the form below.