Episode 1 | Dr. Timothy Ludwig

Timothy Ludwig earned his Ph.D. at Virginia Tech in industrial organizational psychology researching the benefits of employee-driven behavioral safety programs under E. Scott Geller, continuing his post-doctoral work in industrial engineering studying applications of W. Edwards Deming to quality and safety improvement. After graduation, Dr. Ludwig consulted with the Department of Energy to study and improve their management systems on the New Production Reactor project, a modern-day Manhatten Project to build the next generation of tritium bombs. Thankfully the Cold War ended and Dr. Ludwig proceeded to work with the US Navy's acquisition community (NAVSEA, SPAWAR) engaging in strategic planning and process improvement. During his early career, Dr. Ludwig consulted with other government agencies, hospitals, industrials, and distribution on quality improvement initiatives. Tim's father was a preacher as well as a college professor and his mother was an elementary school teacher. So it's easy to understand why he wanted to be a teacher as well, and he has done so for over 25 years. One of his favorite activities is presenting keynotes where his teaching skills can deliver meaningful messages to educate and inspire. To this end, Dr. Ludwig has delivered over 100 keynote speeches internationally. In his "day job" Dr. Ludwig is a Distinguished Graduate Professor at Appalachian State University where he teaches in the nationally recognized Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Human Resources Management Masters program. Dr. Ludwig's teaching has been recognized with the North Carolina University Board of Governors' Excellence award and has been inducted into his University's Academy of Outstanding Teachers. Learn more @ Dr. Ludwig's Website: https://www.safety-doc.com/