About

Positive Workplace Solutions LTD,

was born from the belief that at the heart of all successful organizations is a productive workforce, dynamic policies and proactive strategic planning. With these three pillars in mind, anchored by personal honesty, forthrightness and integrity, Positive Workplace Solutions LTD is well positioned to support your organization’s strategic planning, leadership development, and conflict resolution needs.

All successful organizations whether large or small are built upon a foundation of sound policy, strong employee relations and future-focussed critical thinking. Positive Workplace Solutions LTD is that objective driven and neutral external partner to help organizations thrive and grow into the future.

“People ask the difference between a leader and a boss. The leader leads, and the boss drives.” – Theodore Roosevelt

President, Mike Sereda

Having been a leader in public education for 37 years and for the last 14 years, as a senior executive with one of the largest public school boards in Ontario, Mike Sereda has the knowledge, skills and resources to support organizations through change, conflict and growth. Mike’s work with large public sector unions, the Provincial Education Ministry and other provincial organizations has given him the knowledge to support both public and private sector organizations with Human Resource and organizational issues. Formally trained in Alternative Dispute Resolution and work place investigations, Mike is qualified to support your organization in arriving at positive solutions to complex issues. His experience as an educator, administrator and system leader has positioned him to help organizations develop policies, create training programs and support individuals through difficult, challenging, and complex times.

Curriculum Vitae

Experience

2005-2013

Executive Superintendent of Business and Human Resource Services
Thames Valley District School Board

2002-2005

Superintendent of Human Resource Services
Thames Valley District School Board

1999-2002

Superintendent of Schools
Thames Valley District School Board

1989-1999

Elementary School Principal
Elgin County Board of Education

1976-1989

Elementary School Vice Principal and Teacher
Elgin County Board of Education

Qualifications

• Master of Education
• Bachelor of Education
• Bachelor of Arts
• Executive Certificate in Conflict Management – University of Windsor Law School
• Workplace Investigation Training – Rubin Thomlinson LLP