Hello! I'm Lidia
I am an organisational development partner with proven success building strong company culture and with the ability to efficiently utilise resources, promote workplace productivity, and establish effective management processes.
Over the years, I’ve achieved distinction as a transformational partner, known for building a unified team culture and enhancing company-wide processes and policies. My expertise lies in identifying capability gaps within an organisation to improve overall performance with minimal cost. Moreover, my familiarity with applied positive psychology and well-developed interpersonal skills allow me to drive performance in fast-paced environments by developing change management techniques, evaluating training needs, and implementing learning programs. Apart from my ability to catalyse cross-functional collaboration and communication, I’m also skilled at building trust-based relationships with all members of an organisation.
I have a strong passion for empowering people so that they can fully thrive, ultimately enhancing business operations of future-facing organisations. I’m a warm and personable individual with deep understanding of human behaviour and resilience training. I invite you to explore my profile below and browse my list of achievements under various roles.
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Lidia Doncova-Macri
ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PARTNER & COACH
Phone:
0424-290-129
Email:
Address:
Epping, NSW, 2121
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EXPERIENCE
2019-PRESENT; 2016-2018
Organisational Development Partner
CHANGE2THRIVE
Directed the development and execution of strategic organisational training for enhancing the overall productivity of employees using proven positive psychology methodologies. Identified client requirements in terms of training and staff development and devised systematic plans to achieve internal organisational enhancements. Spearheaded a strength-based coaching approach with a focus on business development for executive members. Assessed program success and re-imagined existing company processes to aid individual and team efficiency. Developed strategic initiatives to improve cross-functional collaboration and establish a synergised workflow.
2018-2019
Organisational Development Manager
STEEL BUILDERS
Lead organisational design and development initiatives for strengthening workforce productivity and establish a thriving business culture in line with company goals. Implement and review programs to develop organisational resilience and competitiveness for raising business capability and establish a high-performance team culture. Facilitate change management projects, upskill managers and conduct company-wide coaching sessions, and mediate a resolution of any employee grievances. Monitor employee satisfaction to predetermine culture issues. Identify and address capability gaps, guide workforce resilience through mentoring, and conduct on-site training. Empower managers to achieve quarterly discussions, performance management, and performance counseling.
2005-2015
Project Manager / Drafting Manager /
Design Draftsman
VARIOUS
Extended expertise in project management and drafting to various companies such as BHP, ABB, Worley Parsons, Bayside, Northrop, among others.
♦ Successfully developed accurate documentation involving building structures in collaboration with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and sub-consultants.
♦ Delivered and coordinated multiple concurrent projects in line with pre-determined budget, time constraints, and quality standards for achieving excellent client and company outcomes.
♦ Developed and implemented drafting standards, identified L&D requirements of teams, as well as monitored and evaluated team development and performance, as per the company's KPIs.
EDUCATION
2016
Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology;
Applied Positive Psychology Coaching
Flourishing Skills Group Facilitator
THE FLOURISHING CENTER
Situated in the USA and offering an online - virtual study option The Flourishing Center satisfied my extracurricular passion for education.
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2016
BA-Psychology
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY
Working full time and studying part-time the successful completion of my degree took utter determination, good old stubbornness, zest, and strong vitality!
1982
Tecnitian
COLLEGE OF CONSTRUCTION, ARCHITECTURE, AND GEODESY
I loved my technical roles, however, I wanted more understanding of the people around me.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Lidia is one of the best change experts I had the pleasure to work with. She created and delivered programs which helped us to build a better company culture and I'm looking forward to our next training program!
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Jo Lee, M.I.H.R.M.(HK)
Vice President Human Resources
Lidia is a brilliant Development Manager, thanks to her vast experience, she has used the right resources to rapidly identify company needs and elaborate feasible plans in order to bring outstanding improvements for the business. Because of her range of skills, she is able to understand different working environments and to create great value within them. Lidia is a very communicative person who has been capable to revive our full team just in a few meeting sessions. I would strongly recommend her if you are looking for remarkable improvements in your company!
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PAMELA LODIGIANI
Steel Detailer
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The participants really enjoyed the session and Lidia - The Trainer ( as I can say acclaimed the values. Team India was really happy and hope Lidia too enjoyed it with them and will remember for always. Keep it Up – Lidia!. More sessions to come.
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ROHIT SHANKAR
HR HHG India
TEAM BUILDING
"The participants really enjoyed the session and Lidia - The Trainer ( as I can say acclaimed the values. Team India was really happy and hope Lidia too enjoyed with them and will remember for always.
Keep it Up – Lidia!. More sessions to come." R.S.
SKILLS
Microsoft Excel - Advanced
Microsoft Word - Advanced
PowerPoint - Advanced
TEAM BUILDING
MANAGEMENT
POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
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♦ Successfully designed, developed, and conducted cross-cultural workshops as well as learning and development programs across Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and India.
♦ Orchestrated highly impactful resilience and well-being programs designed to equip participants with vital living skills involving personal strengths identification and amplification, mindfulness, gratitude, and other relevant skills for achieving optimum productivity in both life and work.
♦ Established comprehensive training and conducted face-to-face workshops and webinar sessions that leveraged customised learning strategies and programs suitable for geographically diverse workforce.
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♦ Successfully transformed and revitalised the company culture by developing and implementing an effective Organisational Development plan, resulting in a substantial decrease in production errors and improved profitability.
♦ Established a brand new Vision statement in conjunction with the existing Mission statement and Company Values by gaining an in-depth understanding of the entire organisational structure.
♦ Championed the introduction of a Culture Transformation plan that methodically defined ways to address all of the immediate organisational challenges and create an adaptable future-facing environment.
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♦ Tasked with developing HR systems and frameworks in line with business needs and ensuring correct implementation of a robust company culture.♦ Assisted leadership team in effectively managing their teams by providing sound advice, training and access to tools and resources.
♦ Conducted a systematic and thorough organisational needs analysis of the company and initiated training plans and different programs for rectifying deficiencies in knowledge.
♦ Identified and monitored underlying industry trends, presented at Expos and online forums, and utilised academic knowledge and experience in positive psychology to deliver outstanding results for individual and business clients..