Charles Parry helps corporations and professional services firms create agile performance and continuous improvement by building AAR/Action Review cycles into the daily work of executive and line employees. His success in conducting original research and translating it into practical applications began decades ago with pioneering work on peak performance strategies of elite athletes, and continues today in research on creating the conditions for organizations to thrive in the face of world-class competition. Charles has taught change acceleration strategies to Six Sigma Black Belts, developed courses on topics such as Difficult Conversations and continuous improvement skills, and has advanced the facilitation skills of hundreds of managers and OD practitioners.