Dr. Mike Freel

• Master of Healthcare Administration

PhD, Human Resource Development, Emphasis in leadership and organizational change
University of Nebraska at Lincoln

Background in healthcare and corporate leadership.

• Certified Executive Coach
• Certified in MSCEIT Emotional Intelligence Test
• Certified in Lominger, Inc. Voices 360 Feedback and Coaching
• Certified Human Capital Strategist

• Freel, M. (2010). Coaching, Mentoring Employees Improves Performance, Reinforces Desired Behaviors. Midlands Business Journal, p. 17.
• Freel, M. & Beresford, B. (2010). Using Analytics to Impact Learning Programs. Human Capital Media. Retrieved October 18, 2010 from humancapitalmedia.com
• Freel, M. (2010). Creating a Strategic Human Capital Business Plan. Innovation at Work, 4(13). (www.humancapitallab.org)
• Codier, E. E, Freel, M., Kamikawa, C., & Morrison, P. (2011). Emotional intelligence, caring, and generational differences in nurses. The International Journal of Human Caring, 15(2).
• Freel, M. (2011). Healthcare Education on the Move. Edcor Newsletter, 7(1).
• Powers, W. & Freel, M. (2011). The Talent Pipeline Has Sprung a Leak. Human Capital Media. Retrieved January 15, 2011 from humancapitalmedia.com
• Freel, M (2012). 8 tips for a strategic human capital business plan. Training Magazine.
• Freel, M. (March 16, 2012). Tips for creating, integrating a strategic human capital business plan. Midlands Business Journal, 38(11), 19.
• Freel, M. (2012). 5 challenges hospital administrators must overcome to succeed in today’s rapidly changing industry, Becker’s Hospital Review,
  5 challenges hospital administrators must overcome to succeed in today’s rapidly changing industry
• Bahe, S., Freel, M. S., & Dockins, J. (2015). Skilled nursing facility resident satisfaction and managerial presence: A case analysis, Business and Health Administration Association Conference Proceedings, March 25-27, 2015 (International conference presentation paper).
• Education, health care in Sarpy make advancements in programming, Midlands Business Journal, January 9, 2015, 41(2), 19.
• Freel, M. S. (July, 2015), Rural Hospital Access to Leader Development Programs, Association of Leadership Educators International Conference Proceedings, Washington, D.C. (International conference presentation paper).
• Cassling Blog: Ready to Take the Leap? How Innovation, Culture & Strategy Come Together, October 14, 2016,
  Ready to Take the Leap? How Innovation Culture and Strategy Come Together
• Ryan, C., Freel, M. S., & Dockins, J. (2016). Mentor program utilization and effectiveness survey and analysis, Business and Health Administration Association Conference, April 13-15, 2016. (International conference presentation paper).
• Negrete, K., Freel, M. S., & Dockins, J. (2016). Optimization of a hospital claims management system: A case analysis, Business and Health Administration Association Conference, April 13-15, 2016. (International conference presentation paper).
• Diediker, A., Freel, M. S., & Dockins, J. (2016). Employee Turnover Inside Assisted Living Facilities, Business and Health Administration Association Conference, April 13-15, 2016. (International conference presentation paper).
• Kloewer, R., Freel, M. S., & Dockins, J. (2017). Operating physician practices in a value-based purchasing environment: A case study, Midwest Business Administration Association International Conference, March 22, 2017.
• Ockinga, K., Freel, M. S., & Dockins, J. (2017). Hospital acquired conditions and hospital performance, Midwest Business Administration Association International Conference, March 23, 2017.