Wayne Smith

Contributing Writer
H. Wayne Smith, Ph.D. - Texas Instruments
H. Wayne Smith, Ph.D. - Texas Instruments

Wayne Smith is a freelance writer who publishes on business topics and a variety of other subjects. In addition, he provides consulting services in the areas of communications, learning and leadership development.

Throughout his career in global business, he has worked with people and organizations to help them become more effective. With Fortune 100 companies such as Accenture, Texas Instruments and Sun Microsystems, he has been successful in designing and executing practical ways to achieve strategic objectives. He takes that mission to a broader audience as an internationally published author.

Wayne’s background includes multi-industry exposure, extensive international experience and direction of complex global programs. In his business writing, he leverages his experiences as a line manager, business unit leader and consultant.

Wayne regularly writes on a variety of subjects in addition to business, including – but not limited to – travel, history, fitness, military and photography.

He provides a broad range of writing and editing services:

  • Internet Communications: Web Content, Articles, Marketing Material, Newsletters, SEO, Product Descriptions, Technical
  • Corporate Communications: Communication Strategies, Case Studies, Executive Bios, Newsletters and Employee Communications, Presentations and Speeches, Press Releases, Proposals, Sales Letters, White Papers, Business Plans
  • Editorial Services: Editing, Proofreading, Rewriting
  • Ghost Writing: Business and General Topics, e-Books

He has a Ph.D. in industrial-organizational psychology and a master’s degree in business management. A former U.S. Air Force pilot, Wayne lives in Colorado.

SPECIALTIES

Business Writing and Consulting - Marketing, Learning, Leadership Development, Talent Management, Training Design, Communication Strategy, Business Management

General Freelance Writing and Editing - History, Travel, Fitness, Photography, Military and Many Other Topics

Latest Articles

Social Media Basics for Employers
The use of social media is integral to the lives of Millennials (people born between 1982 and 2001). Employers can't afford to fall behind.
Nov 5, 2010 - Wayne Smith
Workplace Privacy
Four basic workplace privacy claims are available to private employees.
Nov 5, 2010 - Wayne Smith
Pandemic Flu Management
In the event of a pandemic disease, businesses can protect employee health and help limit the effects of the disease on society and the economy.
Nov 5, 2010 - Wayne Smith
Cut Company Healthcare Costs
Healthcare costs will not decrease in coming years. The challenge for companies is how to keep the increases manageable.
Nov 5, 2010 - Wayne Smith
Corporate Blogging Policy
To protect themselves, companies should establish policies that cover the posting of blogs on social media websites.
Nov 5, 2010 - Wayne Smith
Fundamentals of HR Metrics
The key to effective use of HR metrics is determining what to measure in the first place.
Nov 5, 2010 - Wayne Smith
Book Review: Casting Call by Barry Shapiro
If you facilitate learning events for a living, you need to read this book.
Nov 4, 2010 - Wayne Smith
Madeira – Portuguese Haven in the Atlantic
Ever since the Age of Exploration, Madeira has been a favorite stop for Atlantic travelers.
Jul 27, 2010 - Wayne Smith
Gibraltar – British Outpost in the Mediterranean
Gibraltar's powerful guns once guarded the strategic Mediterranean passage. Now, the Rock thrives as a center of tourism and commerce.
Jul 27, 2010 - Wayne Smith
Barcelona – The Capital of Catalonia
Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor said in 1519, "I would rather be Count of Barcelona than King of the Romans."
Jul 16, 2010 - Wayne Smith