Steve Ritter

Steve Ritter is the founder and CEO of Team Clock Institute, LLC, based in Elmhurst, Illinois.1 He is an author, executive coach, and team effectiveness consultant with over 30 years of experience in business, education, sports, and healthcare settings.1

Professional Background

Steve Ritter developed the Team Clock model, a simple yet effective approach for team effectiveness that has been adopted by various organizations including Kraft Foods, Kellogg's, and the Chicago White Sox. His expertise lies in assessment, training, and consultation to support team health, organizational effectiveness, and workplace culture.

Education and Career

Steve holds a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) in Clinical Social Work from Loyola University Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from DePauw University.1 Throughout his career, he has held several key positions:

• Founder & CEO at Team Clock Institute, LLC (November 2009 - Present)1
• Adjunct Professor at the Center for Professional Excellence at Elmhurst University (August 1999 - Present)1
• Board of Directors at Pillars (May 2008 - December 2017)1
• Senior Vice President, Director of Human Resources at The Leaders Bank (January 2006 - January 2010)1
• Director, Patient Service Operations at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital (1994 - 2006)1

Achievements and Recognition

Steve Ritter is an internationally recognized expert on team dynamics.2 He has received several accolades, including:

• President's Award for Excellence in Teaching at Elmhurst University2
• Led The Leaders Bank to be named the #1 Best Place to Work in Illinois in 20061
• Contributed to The Leaders Bank winning the American Psychological Association's Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award in 20102

Publications

Steve Ritter is the author of "Team Clock: A Guide to Breakthrough Teams," which explains the Team Clock® methodology for managing the four stages of team development.3