Profile
First Name
Ethan
Last Name
Sanders
Professions
HR Consulting
Industry
Human Resources
Chapter
B2B Tysons
Member Role
B2B Member
Member Bio
Ethan Sanders is the Founder and CEO of Sundial Learning Systems, a consulting firm specializing in the fields of organizational strategy, development, and engagement. Ethan has provided consulting services to clients in the public, nonprofit, military, and private sectors for over 30 years. His leadership experience includes building and leading Sundial, directing AARP’s learning and development function, leading a Human Performance practice for ICF International, directing career management for the US Navy’s Human Performance Center, and managing instructional design and competency research for the Association of Talent Development (formerly ASTD). He is a nationally recognized speaker who has published numerous books and articles on topics related to workplace learning and performance; he is also a certified performance technologist through the International Society for Performance Improvement, a certified action learning coach through the World Institute for Action Learning, and a certified Clifton Strengths coach through Gallup. Ethan is the recipient of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) President’s Award for Outstanding Achievement, the US Navy’s Meritorious Service Award, and the Association for Talent Development (ATD) ‘BEST Award”. Ethan has been a faculty member of ATD for over 25 years, an associate professor at the University of Maryland since 2010 and has presented at workplace learning and performance conferences around the world.
Contact Details
Company Details
Company Name
Sundial Learning Systems, Inc.
Job Title
Founder and CEO
Street:
604 Croatan Court
City:
Virginia Beach
State:
Virginia
Zip code:
23451
About Us
Organizational excellence requires focus and intention. We strategically identify your priorities, engage your team, and optimize performance.
Sundial was founded in 2001 in Alexandria, Virginia. Initially, the firm focused on designing and facilitating courses for not-for-profit organizations. Within a few years, however, our work had expanded into performance consulting, human capital consulting, and program evaluation. This work expanded our client list into Federal Agencies and the US Navy. Most of our consulting projects required a clear and measurable set of objectives for the client’s organization; however, we often found that our clients’ organizations lacked strategy and clear measures. This is when we developed our expertise in strategic thinking, strategic planning, and tactical implementation of strategy.
Today, we are a full-service, human capital practice that helps clients lead with strategy, manage change, align infrastructure, engage the workforce, and drive results.
While our extensive experience and evidence-based methodologies are important elements in our consulting work, it is our underlying philosophies on how to engage with clients and ensure valuable outcomes that set us apart from many other consulting firms. After 25 years in business, we understand the essential ingredients that must be present in all consulting projects to deliver on our promises and exceed client expectations. Our philosophies are...
• Authentic Consulting
• Creative Solutions
• Focus on Learning
• The Importance of Leadership
• Meaningful Results
Sundial was founded in 2001 in Alexandria, Virginia. Initially, the firm focused on designing and facilitating courses for not-for-profit organizations. Within a few years, however, our work had expanded into performance consulting, human capital consulting, and program evaluation. This work expanded our client list into Federal Agencies and the US Navy. Most of our consulting projects required a clear and measurable set of objectives for the client’s organization; however, we often found that our clients’ organizations lacked strategy and clear measures. This is when we developed our expertise in strategic thinking, strategic planning, and tactical implementation of strategy.
Today, we are a full-service, human capital practice that helps clients lead with strategy, manage change, align infrastructure, engage the workforce, and drive results.
While our extensive experience and evidence-based methodologies are important elements in our consulting work, it is our underlying philosophies on how to engage with clients and ensure valuable outcomes that set us apart from many other consulting firms. After 25 years in business, we understand the essential ingredients that must be present in all consulting projects to deliver on our promises and exceed client expectations. Our philosophies are...
• Authentic Consulting
• Creative Solutions
• Focus on Learning
• The Importance of Leadership
• Meaningful Results
Services Provided
Performance Strategy Development
Organizational Needs Assessment
Facilitation of Leadership Retreats
Management Consulting
Team Building Workshops
Employee Engagement Consulting
Leadership Development Workshops
Change Management
Performance Consulting
Organizational Development/Organizational Design
Organizational Needs Assessment
Facilitation of Leadership Retreats
Management Consulting
Team Building Workshops
Employee Engagement Consulting
Leadership Development Workshops
Change Management
Performance Consulting
Organizational Development/Organizational Design
Ideal Customers
Business owners and corporate executives who believe strongly in having effective strategies that are back-up with a talented and engaged workforce. Leaders who know that managing the systems people work within (processes, technology, standards, feedback, etc.) is the key to ensuring great performance. Clients who enjoy collaborating, sharing ideas, trying new approaches, and making decisions based on evidence, insights, and trust.
Employee Count of Clients
250+
Revenue Size of Clients
$15-$50M