Welcome to Strategic Decision Education Foundation (SDeFoundation™). SDeFoundation is a nonprofit organization committed to helping small businesses and nonprofits strategically plan their businesses for success.
We have designed cost-effective, informative and practical programs to serve small businesses in becoming better decision makers.
Upcoming Events
Click to REGISTER for our upcoming 2015 Strategic Business Informational Session.
SDeFoundation conducts a Networking Event once a month providing a Small Business Advisory Board of Experts in areas that are relevant to your business and you can utilize these experts to answer any of your basic business questions. Learn more about our Networking events... »
Strategic Planning
SDeFoundation™ experts will be happy to facilitate the strategic planning for your organization to develop a success road map for your organization as a path to success.
This report will include the framework of strategic management to assess your organization on a macro and micro level.
The purpose of the report is to identify strategic issues and provide recommendations for organizations to consider allocating
its resources appropriately.
Our SDeFoundation™ professionals have designed seven SDeFoundation™ signature workshops to address the needs and improve the quality of the strategic
decision making of our members. SDeFoundation™ workshops are short on theory and long on practical applications.
Our personalized executive business decision coaching will be individually tailored for you or your teams.
Our coaching will help you improve the quality of your strategic decision making so that you have greater control
over your intended outcome.
Dr. Jay Jiwani Strategic Management & Planning Director
Strategic Management & Planning
Jay Jiwani is a retired professor, investor, and philanthropist with over three decades of experience in strategic leadership. He is a former Professor of Strategic Management and Economics at Robert Morris University (now part of Roosevelt University), where he taught both graduate and undergraduate courses. A published author and respected authority on Strategic Planning, Jay earned his post-doctorate certificate from Stanford University in Strategic Decision and Risk Management.
Jay currently serves as President of Jiwani Holdings, a privately held commercial real estate investment firm with a multi-state portfolio of retail, mixed-use, and gas station properties. Through a disciplined, value-driven approach, he oversees acquisitions, development, and management with a focus on long-term growth and stability.
Jay is also Chairman of the Strategic Decision Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the practice of strategic decision-making. He has delivered numerous high-level seminars and conducted strategic planning for the National Alliance of Trade Associations and the North Chicago Chamber of Commerce.
Earlier in his career, Jay held various roles at Hewitt Associates, Microsystems Engineering Company, and Mobil Corporation. He served as Vice President of the North Chicago Chamber of Commerce, where he contributed to the region’s economic development and civic advancement, and as an advisor to the National Alliance of Trade Associations (NATA). His hobbies include tennis, golf, biking, and swimming.
Kim Bitzer Strategic Marketing Development Director
Strategic Marketing Development
Kim Bitzer serves as a Director of Strategic Marketing for Strategic Decision Education Foundation (SDeFoundation), where she facilitates strategic marketing workshops, coaching, conducts marketing research and develops Strategic Marketing blueprints for our clients. In addition, Kim publishes SDeFoundation's member newsletter, writes a column for SDeFoundation Newsletter, and is responsible for other marketing channels for SDeFoundation, including PR and Social Media strategic sales funnels. Kim has over 20 years of experience as an IT Consultant, is an Entrepreneur, a Publisher and Network Marketer. Kim utilizes her leadership experience to deliver cost effective business consulting services for small businesses.
Kim received a Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Management with a concentration in Information Systems Management from DeVry University. Kim also received a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration on Management and Finance from Morris Graduate School of Management (an affiliation of Robert Morris University).
Terry Ward Strategic Technology Business Alignment Director
Strategic Marketing Development
Terry Ward serves as Technology Director for Strategic Decision Education Foundation (SDeFoundation™) where he conducts workshop(s) on Information Technology and Business alignment to help small businesses develop holistic technology solutions to optimize business results and outcomes through business intelligence techniques for quantitative and analytical business deliverables. Additionally, his staff designs, optimizes, and maintains SDeFoundation's web presence for maximum efficiency, and writes a column for SDeFoundation's Newsletter.
For over 20 years, Terry have been envolved in a number of high profile business & technology projects at a senior management level. His career employment activities include being employed at Hewitt Associates, CVS Caremark, Integrated Printed Circuit Boards, Entrepreneurial Consultant, TekSystems Technology Consultant, ISAC Commission, and Advanced Technology & Business Global Solutions not excluding his entrepreneurial spirit as an owner of several successful businesses.
Terry has a Bachelor’s of Science Degree with a concentration in Information Technology Management & Engineering and an Associate in Enterprise Database Management from Axia University. He is pursuing a Master Degree in Global Information Technology Management.
