began his own consulting firm, now named Framework Consulting Inc., after leaving AT&T Bell Labs' consulting unit in 1993. He did so with a twin commitment (1) to pursue a dream of impacting the performance and well-being of people who work in organisations, and (2) to bring the best techniques he could find back home to the Caribbean.
Francis Wade
Today, he's still pursuing that dream--with a slight upgrade. Now he's fulfilling his life’s purpose by spending most of his time in the Caribbean (and as little time as possible outside of it.) As a consultant, he's worked in Europe, North America, Latin America and a variety of Caribbean countries. He's written several articles and consulted in a variety of industries, developing a successful practice that's now focused on serving Caribbean clients.
In addition to writing papers for publication and presentation, Francis has delivered speeches to a variety of audiences. As a large group seminar leader for a major training company, he led over 50 coaching and training workshops for hundreds of attendees. The firm's work has been featured in forums as diverse as National Public Radio and The Jamaican Financial Gleaner.
Francis received both his B.S. and M Eng from Cornell University, an Ivy League institution, in four and half years. He was self-supporting throughout that time, and was named a Cornell National Scholar in each undergraduate year. He also earned the dean's Certificate in Manufacturing while majoring in the fields of operations research and industrial engineering. He currently holds an appointment to the teaching faculty at the University of Phoenix's Graduate School of Business.
When he's not working, Francis is an enthusiastic triathlete and is usually busy running, cycling or swimming in preparation for upcoming races, including Ironman competitions and marathons. Francis commutes between residences in Florida and the Caribbean and is married to Dale Pilgrim Wade. He is an avid alumnus of Wolmers Boys School in Kingston, Jamaica.
On a personal note, here's some stuff that Francis wouldn't put in an "official, officious bio!":
I LOVE Trinidad Carnival, and am a fan of reggae, soca and classical music. I can usually be found with 7-10 books, most of them on audio. I love new adventures, particularly those that require new thinking. I am a fan of using internet technology to network, and to get to know people in new ways that are impossible through traditional means. I guess I'd say that I love setting up and participating in virtual communities... or any community of like-minded people for that matter!
Most recently, I found my way to Facebook and have been amazed at how much of my needs if fills.
Importantly, and critically .... I don't work on _anything_ or with any client that I don't feel excited about.
Click here for Francis' business blog: Chronicles from a Caribbean Cubicle .
To contact Francis Wade
Jamaica 876.880.8653
Trinidad 868.737.4905
Global office number 954.323.2552
His global number is forwarded to his working location in the above regions.
email: francis <at-sign> fwconsulting.com
