John Schmidt
Assistant Clinical Professor
Program Director, Online MS in I/O Psychology
Psychological Sciences
Office Hours
Thursdays 6-7 pm via Zoom or by appointment
Education
University of Houston (1987) PhD – Psychology
University of Houston (1985) MA – Psychology
Fielding Graduate University (2017) MA – Organizational Development & Leadership
Fielding Graduate University (2016) Certificate in Evidence Based Coaching
Credentials: Licensed Psychologist & Certified Coach
About Me
Retired Senior Naval Officer with over 30 years of experience in organizational leadership, risk management, operational safety, systems acquisition, and selection & training. Have been involved in joint efforts with NASA, FAA, NTSB, and DOD as it relates to flight and maintenance operations, to include being an investigator on the Columbia Accident Investigation Board. Translated work in aviation safety to healthcare to increase high reliability, reduce medical errors, and promote patient safety. In addition, provided graduate education to train scholar/practitioners in leadership development, organizational consulting, personnel psychology, and executive coaching. Supervised student doctoral dissertation and masters thesis research at various institutions.
Areas of Expertise
organizational leadership, risk management, operational safety, systems acquisition, evidence based coaching, and selection & training
Research Interests
high reliability leadership in organizations
Courses Taught
PSYC 7710: Training & Development
PSYC 7790: Coaching in Organization