Mike Best
Global Training Leader
Workforce Capability
LMS Administrator
Learning & Development Leader | Training Strategy | Workforce Performance
Learning & Development Strategy / Training Program Leadership / Leadership Development
Technical Training / Workforce Certification / Instructional Design / eLearning
Enterprise LMS Management / Learning Analytics / Operational Performance
I help organizations strengthen workforce capabilities, develop effective leaders, and improve business performance through practical, results-driven learning solutions.
My background includes Learning & Development leadership, corporate and technical training, instructional design, leadership development, enterprise Learning Management Systems (LMS), and program management. I specialize in turning complex information into practical learning solutions that strengthen employee capabilities and support business objectives.
At Entegris, I led global technical training and workforce certification initiatives, partnering directly with manufacturing, operations, quality, and safety leadership to identify competency gaps and improve employee performance. I managed distributed training teams, enterprise learning systems, and training priorities supporting global operations. Key accomplishments included reducing time-to-proficiency by 50%, improving global on-time training completion from 60% to 92%, and helping reduce operational shipping errors at a key facility from 20% to zero within 60 days, with results sustained for nine months.
I'm also the creator of Called to Lead, a leadership development training program designed to equip new and emerging managers with practical skills in communication, coaching, accountability, and team leadership. The program includes structured learning sessions, facilitator resources, participant activities, and video-based instruction
My approach is straightforward: understand the business need, develop practical learning solutions, and measure the results. Whether leading a training organization, partnering with operational leaders, or developing new learning programs, my focus remains the same: helping people succeed and organizations perform better.
Get to Know Me | 84-Second Video Introduction
Called to Lead | Practical Leadership at Work
Introducing Called to Lead | Watch the Video
Great leaders aren't born knowing how to lead.
They're developed. Discover what Called to Lead is all about.
