ConsultantSmithsonian Institution
9672 Tarvie Circle
Bristow, Virginia 20136
Email: LawsonFlora3@gmail.com
Phone: 703-939-1470
Research Disciplines: Research Interests:
Education and Awareness, Generational Differences, Aging Workforce, Generation Z entering the Federal Government, A new workforce of leaders emerging in the federal government; The impact of COVID-19 and training environments
View Flora's CVBiographical Sketch
Flora is a senior strategist and coach to executives. She brings experience from over twenty-five years in human capital to facilitate change management and strategically improve business results. Flora has a broad understanding of what it takes to provide leadership a roadmap to align organizational, functional activities to achieve goals and increase operational efficiency. She is an innovative program designer helping stakeholders set priorities, focus resources, and change rapidly.
As CEO of fleXcellence, Flora leads her team to empower leadership at all levels through coaching and programs designed to impact clients’ business results positively. Flora has served thousands of leaders in various industries, including healthcare, defense, technology, and education.
Flora holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Virginia Union University and an M.B.A from Webster University. Flora has a combined Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy in Management specializing in Human Resource Management from Walden University. Flora believes in continuous learning and desires to inspire HR professionals with innovative approaches to the world of work.
Flora lives in Northern Virginia with her dog Diggy.
Education
- Walden University, Doctor of Philosophy in Management specializing in Human Resource Management, anticipated graduation date July 2020 – Dissertation Topic “Exploring Challenges of Human Resource Professionals Onboarding Generation Z in the Federal Workplace.” Earned master’s in philosophy, January 2019
- MBA 2003, Webster University, St. Louis, MO, Human Resource Management, Magna Cum Laude
- BS 1999, Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA, Human Resource Management, Cum Laude
Other Research
Lawson, F. (September 2021). Resume and interview techniques [PowerPoint Slides].
Retrieved from https://www.slideshare.net/Stephen F. Austin State University
Lawson, F. (Chief, Human Resources Officer). (May, 2021). How to navigate the federal hiring
process. Hosted by American Society of Public Administration South Florida, Podcast.
Recognized by Welp Magazine. www.ASPAPodcastS1E6FloraLawson.mp3
Hotz, T., Ekeledo, S., & Lawson, F. (2020, November). Compare and contrast the impact of
COVID-19 on public vs private training initiatives. Presented at the American Society of
Public Administration Northeast Conference, Virtual.
Lawson, F. (2021). Literature Review-Human Resources Onboarding Today. Under Review.
Strategic Planning 101. Presentation to Federal HR Community of Practice, January 2021
Introduction to Mentoring & Sponsorship. Presentation to Andrews Air Force Club, August 2020
Generation Z, Who Are They? Presentation at Culpeper Club, May 2019
Generation Z, The New Recruit. Presentation at Speak Up Manassas, February 2019
Published internal Desk Reference Guide to HR Professionals, CDC, Atlanta, GA 2018
Coach HR Blog www.coachhr.org