EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

Rita Bailey

As CEO of QVF Partners, Ltd, Rita Bailey partners with organizations and individuals who want to transform ordinary work environments into high-performing, profitable cultures.  She shares her expertise and resources to help create workplaces where enlightened Leaders can leverage the strengths and diversity of their people as a competitive advantage. 

As an International Speaker and Advisor, she has presented and worked with groups in Europe, Mexico, Brazil, Australia and Japan on topics including, Organizational Culture, People Strategies, Leadership, Innovation,  Customer Service and Branding.

During her 25 year career at Southwest Airlines, Rita served in several roles including Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, Public Relations and HR.  In her last position, she headed the Southwest Airlines University for People, responsible for design, development and implementation of all Leadership and Personal Development programs.

Rita serves on several advisory boards and committees and was 2005 Chair of ASTD (American Society of Training and Development) 

She has often been quoted in business publications and newspapers on topics of recruiting, training and culture strategies.  She is the co-author of Destination Profit: Creating People-Profit Opportunities in Your Organization and has been a featured guest on radio talk shows across the nation.  

When asked what business she’s in, the answer is simply…”The People Business”.