Dr. Ann Gatty is president of Strategic People Solutions, a business consulting firm, helping small businesses. For the past twenty years she and her husband, Gene, have been providing leadership development programs, business implementation strategies, and solving HR employment issues. Dr. Ann created The Business Sphere of Excellence®,a strategic business planning model used to construct annual and long range business plans. Dr. Ann Gatty is an expert in understanding and creating a diverse workplace culture. She consults with clients on iHR, workplace productivity, and leadership development. Her research focus is on women leadership issues.