Michael Stanleigh

Michael Stanleigh is a business strategy expert and the CEO of Business Improvement Architects, an international consulting and training organization headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Stanleigh assists organizations in defining strategic direction, managing change, fostering innovation, improving leadership performance, and executing projects. As a Fellow of the Institute of Certified Management Consultants, he shares consulting expertise in operational success with organizations worldwide. Stanleigh began his career in training and development for large corporations before establishing a firm that serves clients globally.

Stanleigh collaborates with leaders and teams to enhance organizational performance, focusing on strategic planning, leadership development, innovation culture, and project and quality management. His experience spans public and private sector organizations in more than 20 countries. As a Certified Scrum Master, Stanleigh provides consulting, coaching, and customized training for Project Management Offices, project leaders, and teams, utilizing expertise in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies to support project management success. His firm emphasizes clear strategic direction, optimal leadership, effective innovation processes, and robust project and quality management.

Stanleigh has delivered keynote presentations internationally, including in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Hong Kong, China, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Finland, the Czech Republic, Croatia, the United Kingdom, France, Australia, and New Zealand. His work has been featured and published in more than 500 magazines and industry publications. The Project Management Institute profiled Stanleigh in PM Network and featured him on the magazine's cover.

As a Certified Speaking Professional, Stanleigh presents to business audiences worldwide, tailoring presentations to the needs of each group and providing actionable insights in business strategy, organizational performance, and project management. He serves as a faculty member for the Gardiner Institute at Memorial University, CPA Ontario, the Institute of Internal Auditors, and Leadership USA. Stanleigh is also a Fellow of the Canadian Association of Management Consultants, and a member of Scrum Alliance, the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, and the Global Speakers Federation. His credentials and international experience position him as a leading voice in business strategy and organizational performance.