Author: Carlos Valdes-Dapena

Carlos Valdes-Dapena is a distinguished expert in organizational design, recognized for his innovative approaches to enhancing team effectiveness and collaboration.

With over 30 years of experience, Carlos has dedicated his career to transforming how organizations operate by fostering high-performance teamwork and sustainable collaboration. He served for 17 years at Mars, Inc., where he played a pivotal role as a senior internal consultant. During this time, he developed the High Performance Collaboration (HPC) Framework, a model that has become integral to Mars’ team-building strategies and has earned the company global recognition for innovation. Carlos's work at Mars showcased his ability to apply organizational design principles to create a culture of collaboration that drives results.

Before his tenure at Mars, Carlos was an executive coach and consultant at IBM, where he supported senior leadership in organizational development initiatives. His experience at IBM further honed his skills in diagnosing organizational issues and implementing effective design solutions that align with business goals. In 2018, Carlos founded Corporate Collaboration Resources, LLC, an organization and group effectiveness consulting firm. The firm specializes in helping organizations design and sustain collaborative cultures through diagnostics, workshops, and tailored interventions.

His evidence-based approach emphasizes the importance of understanding organizational dynamics and individual motivations to foster authentic collaboration. Carlos is also an accomplished author and speaker, with two published books, "Lessons from Mars" and "Virtual Teams," where he shares insights from his research and practical strategies for improving team performance. His thought leadership extends to various speaking engagements at major conferences, where he inspires audiences to rethink traditional approaches to teamwork and organizational development.

Through his innovative methodologies and deep understanding of organizational design, Carlos Valdes-Dapena continues to be a thought leader in the field, making a significant impact on how organizations navigate modern challenges and achieve sustainable success in collaboration.