Mark Lakatos

Adjunct Faculty

Department: Academic Affairs
Institution: Pacific Oaks College

Address: 45 W Eureka Street; Pasadena, CA 91103

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Biography

Hello everyone! My name is Mark Lakatos. I am looking forward to learning with you all. Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I was born and raised in Westland, Michigan which is just outside of Detroit. I left Michigan to join the Marine Corps and spent my time in as a military policeman. After the military, I attended college where I earned a Master of Business Administration. I am in the process of earning my Ph.D. in Business Administration.

I am currently the Vice President of Learning and Development for a Financial Institution in Costa Mesa, California. I have been in HR and Organizational Development for nearly 20 years. I am very passionate about education and learning. I consider formal education an excellent preparation for life-long learning. Knowledge evolves and students must be constantly seeking knowledge. Providing students with motivation to become self-directed learners is my goal.

Education History

Degree	Institution	Year
MBA - Org Leadership	National University, La Jolla, CA	2007

Professional Memberships

Role	Organization
Member	Association for Talent Development

Areas of Expertise

Area	Expertise
Critical Thinking	General Expertise
	Online
Curriculum and Program Development	Professional Learning Communities
Leadership	Organizational Leadership

Question and Answer

Please describe your teaching philosophy.

I consider formal education as an excellent preparation for life-long learning. Knowledge evolves and students must be trained to constantly learn. Providing students with motivation to both “learn” and “re-learn” is my goal.

Publications

Journal
Franklin, Diane (2022). Succession Planning & teh Generational Cliff. CUNA HR & Organizational Development Council, ,

Professional Skills

Adult Learning Strategy, Succession Planning, Career Pathing, Leadership Development, DISC Communication, Strengths Finder