About
My name is Harold Jarche. When I look on my life I realize that I usually take the road less traveled. I’m always looking for new and different ways to do things. And once I’ve figured out something I want to move to the next challenge. Much of what I learn I try to share. My friends say that I give away too much, but I can’t help making connections and recommending other people’s skills when I see a need.
I’ve found a passion in the area of sharing, learning, reflecting and collaborating using new Web tools such as social network systems, blogs and wikis. I constantly try out new tools and techniques and then I use my pragmatic business bend to recommend the right ones for my clients and colleagues. People and organisations often come to me - like government agencies, start-ups and non-profits - because they need a trusted advisor who can give them a roadmap and guide them on implementation.
I know it sounds trite, but my clients tell me that they get big benefits from this in the areas of leveraging open source software, using the Web for collaboration or analysing an organisation’s work flows. One client felt that a consultation provided, “No judgements, no criticism whatsoever, just the clear picture of ourselves as an organisation and constructive advice for helping us decide what we wanted to become.”
The Consulting section has more information on my professional services.
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My experience:
Current Work:
2003 - Present: Principal - Jarche Consulting, Sackville, NB
2002 - Present: Director of Education - Atlantic Wildlife Institute, Cookville, NB
Previous Work:
- 2001-2003, Chief Learning Officer - e-Com Inc. (Theorix), Moncton, NB. Managed professional services for a learning technology company.
- 1998-2001, Project Manager (Learning & Performance Systems) - Centre for Learning Technologies, Mount Allison University. Project lead on various applied research and consulting projects for external clients.
- 1993-1998, Training Development Officer - Canadian Forces. Analysis and design of training for aircrew and support personnel on the CH146 helicopter.
- 1988-1993, Health Care Administrator - Canadian Forces Medical Services. Managed operations, planning and administration of a field ambulance and field hospitals.
- 1981-1988, Infantry Officer - Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. Responsible for training and personnel administration functions in several infantry units.
Education:
- Master of Education (Adult Education), University of New Brunswick
(Thesis: Learning in the New Brunswick Information Technology Workplace) - Bachelor of Arts (Honours History) Royal Military College of Canada
Professional Qualifications:
- Certified Performance Technologist (2002)
