Instructor
Kenan Crnkic
High Performance Coach, Bestseller Author
About me
Curriculum Vitae
Dr KENAN CRNKIC
PERSONAL DETAILS:
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Date of Birth: August 7, 1977
Place of Birth: Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Citizenship: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Business Address
Kenan Crnkic Academy
Faith International d.o.o.
Josipa Stadlera 6
71000 Sarajevo,
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Field of Professional Interest:
Management, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Motivation and Success,
Personal Growth and Development, Happiness, Intentional living, Transformation, High performance Life and Business Coaching, Executive Coaching…
EDUCATION:
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2010 PhD in Economics
Management and Organization
Faculty of Economics
University of Mostar “Džemal Bijedić”
2008 MBA – Master of Business Administration
Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics
University of Delaware’s (AACSB accredited)
(Scholarship of the USA Government through the USAID)
2008 Msc -Master of Science in Economics
Department: Finance and Accounting
Faculty of Economics
University of Sarajevo
2006 Bachelor of Science in Economics
Faculty of Economics
University of Sarajevo
2002 An Economist
Business School
University of Sarajevo
1999 Karl Frances University, Graz, Austria
Major in Economics and Management
(Passing the highest-level university exam of the German language)
1996 High School
Zenica
1992 Real Schule
Gelsenkirchen
Germany
1991 Elementary School
Ivan Goran Kovačić
Zenica
SKILLS:
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Languages: (1-5, 5=very good) Reading Speaking Writing
Bosnian Mother tongue
English 5 5 5
German 5 5 5
Spanish 2 2 2
Computer Literacy: Daily use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), Internet, excellent understanding of MIS systems and Decision-making Support System and their role. Knowledge of statistics and specialized finance-economics programs.
Driving License: Category B, with good driving experience.
SPECIALIZED STUDIES
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Period: 2020
Location: United Kingdom
Company: Cambridge University
Diploma obtained: Executive Coaching Certification
Period: 2016
Location: United States of America
Company: The John Maxwell Team -University
Diploma obtained: John Maxwell Certified Coach, Teacher, Trainer and Speaker
Period: 2015
Location: United States of America – EU
Company: Global Academy of Finance and Management
Diploma obtained: Accredited Financial Analyst (AFA)
Period: 2015
Location: Bosnia & Herzegovina
Company: Audit Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina, accredited at IIA
Diploma obtained: External Quality Assessor
Period: 2014
Location: Sarajevo
Company: Audit Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina, accredited at IIA
Diploma Obtained: Certified Auditor
Period: 2006
Location: Cambridge, Boston, USA
Company: Harvard Business School
Diploma Obtained: Strategic Leadership Diploma
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
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Period: 2016 -
Location: Sarajevo
Company: Kenan Crnkic Academy
Position: Founder
Period: 2013 – 2015
Location: Sarajevo
Company: Institute for Health Insurance Canton Sarajevo
Position: General Manager- CEO
Period:
2007 – 2011
Location: Sarajevo, Headquarters
Company: Microcredit Foundation PRIZMA
Position: Chairman of the Managing Board / General Manager –CEO
Period:
2004 – 2007
Location: Sarajevo, Headquarters
Company: Microcredit Organization PRIZMA
Position: Chief Executive Officer-CEO
Period: 2002 – 2004
Location: Sarajevo, Headquarters
Company: MCO-EKI in association with the World Vision International
Position: Operational Director-COO
Period: 2001 – 2002
Location: Sarajevo, Headquarters
Company: MCO-EKI in association with the World Vision International
Position: Acting Branch Manager
Period: 2000 – 2001
Location: Zenica, Field Office
Company: MCO-EKI in association with the World Vision International
Position: Loan Officer
Period: 1997 – 1999
Location: Graz, Austria, Commercial Department (sales/marketing)
Company: Hervis Sport World
Position: Sales Assistant
Period: 1994 – 1995
Location: Zenica, Field Office
Company: NGO - Hilfe fur Kinder
Position: Executive Assistant
LECTURING EXPERIENCE:
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Period: 2018 –
Location: Zagreb
Company: Edward Bernays University College
Position: Professor at the Department of Marketing and Management
(Lecturer for a several subjects)
Period: 2017 – 2020
Location: Vienna
Company: Webster University
Position: Professor at the Department for Business and Management
(Lecturer for a several subjects)
Period: 2012 – 2017
Location: Sarajevo
Company: University of Sarajevo – Faculty of Economics (EFSA)
Position: Professor at the Department for Management and Organization
(Lecturer for a several subjects)
Period: 2011 –2012
Location: Sarajevo
Company: University of Sarajevo – Faculty of Economics (EFSA)
Position: Associate Professor for “Management of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises“ Department for Management and Organization
Period: 2010 – 2011
Location: Sarajevo
Company: University of Sarajevo – Faculty of Economics (EFSA)
Position: Senior Assistant for “Enterprise Development“ and “Entrepreneurship“
Period: 2010 – 2012
Location: Madrid
Company: Universidad Autonóma de Madrid
Position: Professor at master study of “Managing Microfinance Institutions and Micro- entrepreneurship“
Period: 2009 – 2010
Location: Sarajevo
Company: Sarajevo Business School (SBS), established by Sarajevo Faculty of Economics (EFSA) and Griffith College Dublin (GDC), Ireland
Position: Assistant Professor of “Integrated Business Project”
RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY PROJECTS:
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Significant number of engagements on various research and consultancy projects from the field of leadership, motivation, success, human resources, entrepreneurship, health insurance and protection, social responsibility, microfinance, economic and human development, project and strategic management etc.
REFERENCE – BIBLIOGRAPHY
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BOOKS
„7 tajni uspjeha: Jednostavan i praktičan vodič za vaš uspjeh“ – Dobra knjiga, Sarajevo, 2013, ISBN 978-9958-27-139-7 (national bestseller) – 10. editions within first year
„7 tajni uspeha: Jednostavan i praktičan vodič za vaš uspeh“ – Data Status, Beograd, 2013, ISBN 8674783317 (national bestseller) - multiple editions
„7 tajni uspjeha: Jednostavan i praktičan vodič za vaš uspjeh“ – Fokus komunikacije doo Zagreb, Zagreb, 2017, ISBN 978-953-324-046-5 (national bestseller) - multiple editions
„7 sekretet drejt suksesit“ – Elta BS Prishtine, Pristina, ASIN: B01N2A0AAZ (Edition in Albanian language)
„7 Secrets to Success: A simple and practical guide for your success“ – 2016 Amazon, ASIN: B06W2HG1VY (Amazon bestseller- edition in English language)
”7 Geheimnisse des Erfolgs”, ein einfacher und praktischer Leitfaden zum Erfolg – 2016 Amazon
ASIN: B06X6CSKT7 (Edition in German language)
“7 skrivnosti uspeha”, Mladinska knjiga Založba, Ljubljana, 2018, ISBN/EAN: 9789610151432 (national bestseller) - multiple editions
„Pazi kojeg vuka hraniš“ – Dobra knjiga, Sarajevo, 2015,ISBN 978-9958-27-326-1 (balkan bestseller) – multiple editions
„Pazi kojeg vuka hraniš“ – DATA STATUS, Beograd, 2015, ISBN: 978-86-7478-419-8 (balkan bestseller) – multiple editions
„Pazi kojeg vuka hraniš“ – Fokus komunikacije doo Zagreb, Zagreb, 2015, ISBN 978-953-349-040-3 (regional bestseller) – multiple editions
„Берегись волка, которого кормишь“ – Amazon, 2017, ASIN: B071G3SA5N (Edition in Russian language)
„Beware which wolf you feed“ – Amazon, 2016, ASIN: B071D3SG8X (Edition in English language)
“Pazi, katerega volka hraniš”, Mladinska knjiga Založba, Ljubljana, 2018, ISBN/EAN: 9789610152927 (national bestseller) - multiple editions
“Vigyázz, hogy melyik farkast eteted”, Művelt Nép Könyvkiadó Kft. 2021, ISBN: 9786156022332 (Edition in Hungarian language)
“Внимавај кој волк го храниш“, Toper, Skopje, 2022, ISBN 978-608-208-727-6 (Edition in Macedonian language)
Pazi kojeg vuka hraniš“ – Faith International d.o.o, Sarajevo, 2022, ISBN 978-9926-8338-1-7 (Braille book edition)
„Nadživjeti život“ – Faith International, Sarajevo, 2019, ISBN: 9789926833800 (balkan bestseller) – multiple editions
„Nadživeti život“ – DATA STATUS, Beograd, 2019, ISBN: 9788674785966 (balkan bestseller) – multiple editions
„Nadživjeti život“ – Iris Illyrica, Zagreb, 2019, ISBN: 9789538169199 (national bestseller) – multiple editions
“Več od življenja”, Mladinska knjiga Založba, Ljubljana, 2019, ISBN/EAN: 9789610155911 (national bestseller) - multiple editions
SCIENTIFIC- RESEARCH UNIVERSITY BOOKS AND MONOGRAPHS
“Strategic Entrepreneurship – Conceptual Paradigm of the Future“, Faculty of Economics Sarajevo, Sarajevo, 2012. ISBN 978-9958-25-073-6
“Gestión del desempeño social a través de un enfoque integral-estudio de caso de Prizma” - “Managing Social Performance Trough Integrated Approach – Prizma Case Study”, Madrid: Fundación Nantik Lum, Universidad Pontificia Comillas y Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain, 2010. ISBN 978-84693-9303-1
ACADEMIC PAPERS PUBLISHED IN REFEREED PROCEEDINGS
“Competitive Strategies of Croatian Small Family-run Catering Enterprises” – International TAD Conference (2016), Libertas University, Zagreb, Croatia, Univerza v Mariboru, Slovenia-De Gruyter – Acta Economica et Turistica, Vol.3 2017
Crisis and crisis management of the companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina“, Book of Paper : Journal of economy and business (2013), University of Mostar, Faculty of Economics, Special Edition, 2013, ISSN 1840-3255
„Application of the entrepreneurship principles at high school institutions“, Book of Paper :
Journal of economy and business (2013),, University of Mostar, Faculty of Economics, Special Edition, ISSN 1840-3255
„Assuring of Learning Goals System Implementation as a Catalyst of School of Economics and Business Sarajevo Quality Upgrading“, Horizon Research Publishing, Advances in Economics and Business Vol. 1(2), 2013, DOI: 10.13189/aeb.2013.010218
“Assurance of learning objectives as a catalyst of studying process quality improvement at the higher education institutions”, International scientific conference on topic: From recession to prosperity through knowledge, Faculty of Economics, University of Tuzla, ICEI 2013, ISSN 2233-0445
“Identifying Factors Competence of Managers and the Way of their Development”, BH Economic forum, Faculty of Economics, University of Zenica 2012, Zenica
“Managing Social Performance: A Case of Microfinance”, Chinese Business Review, Year 10, No. 10 2011, ISSN 1537-1506 (indexed: EBESCO, ProQuest, Summon Serials Solutions, Chinese Database of CEPS, Chinese Scientific Journals Database)
“Creative Thinking and Innovation as a Key of Successful Entrepreneurial Activities”, Business Development Conference 2011, „Economic Policy and Small-Medium Enterprises“, International Conference, Faculty of Economics, University of Zenica 2011, Zenica
“Macroeconomic Managerial Model Application in Governing of Bosnia and Herzegovina Development”, Business Development Conference 2011, “Economic Policy and Small-Medium Enterprises“, International Conference, Faculty of Economics, University of Zenica 2011, Zenica
“Determinants of Innovative Financing Models as Substitutes for Seed Capital for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises”, BH Economic Forum Zenica, Year 1, No. 1, 2010, ISSN 1986-681X (indexed: CEEOL)
“Enhancing Organizational Effectiveness and Efficiency through Balanced Scorecard Application”,
Problems and Perspectives in Management, Year 8, No. 4, 2010, ISSN 1727-7051 (indexed: EconLit, PAIS International, ABI/INFORM, Cabell's)
“Top Down Approach toward Identification and Analysis of Clusters” Book of Papers, Faculty of Economics, Sarajevo, No. 30, Sarajevo, 2010., ISSN 0581-7439, (indexed: EBSCO publishing – Business Source Complete, CEEOL)
“Correlation Determinants of the Impact of Microcredit Organizations to the Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development in BH“, Book of Papers Faculty of Business Management, University “Džemal Bijedić” Mostar, Year 8, No. 15, 2010, ISSN 1512-8377
“Entrepreneurship as a Business Philosophy – State and Perspective of Development in Bosnia and Herzegovina”, Book of Papers Faculty of Business Management, University “Džemal Bijedić” Mostar, Year 7, No. 14, 2009, ISSN 1512-8377
“Microcredit Organizations in Bosnia and Herzegovina”, Book of Papers, Faculty of Economics, Sarajevo, No. 27, Sarajevo, 2007., ISSN 0581-7439, (indexed: EBSCO publishing – Business Source Complete)
PAPERS PUBLISHED AT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES
„Organizational Structure Designing of Third Generation Higher Education Institutions“, 3rd Regional inter Cathedra Conference of Organization and Management, University of Dubrovnik, 2013, Dubrovnik, Croatia
„Knowledge Management and Innovation as Driving Forces Behind Successful Entrepreneurship“, Sixth International Conference ICES 2012: “Beyond the Economic Crisis: Lessons Learned and Challenges Ahead”, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Hercegovina
“Managing the Double Bottom Line in Microfinance Institutions”, 5th International Conference –
„An Enterprise Odyssey: From Crisis to Prosperity – Challenges for Government and Business”,
organized by the Faculty of Economics, University of Zagreb, 2010, Zagreb, Croatia, (indexed: EconLit, ProQuest, EBSCO),
“Fostering Entrepreneurship and SMEs Development through Innovative Microfinance Models”, The International Conference for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Regional Development – ICEIRD University of Novi Sad 2010, Novi Sad, Serbia
“Corporate Governance through Integration of Strategic and Operative Aspects of Balance Scorecard Concepts”, Business Development Conference 2010, „Economic Policy and Small-Medium Enterprises“, International conference, Faculty of Economics, University of Zenica 2010, Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina
“Microcredits as “conditio sine qua non” of Initial Entrepreneurial Activity Development”, Business Development Conference 2010, „Economic Policy and Small-Medium Enterprises“, International Conference, Faculty of Economics, University of Zenica 2010, Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina
“Micro Entrepreneurship - A Myth or an Imperative for the Economic Development of Bosnia and Herzegovina”, 5th International Conference – Faculty of Economics Sarajevo - ICES 2010 - Economic Development Perspectives of SEE Region in the Global Recession Context, October 14-15. 2010, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
“Business Decisions Making Considering Marketing Information - Oil And Oil Derivatives Industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina”, 5th International Conference – Faculty of Economics Sarajevo - ICES 2010 - Economic Development Perspectives of SEE Region in the Global Recession Context, October 14-15. 2010, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
“Managing Social Performance: A Case of Microfinance”, 11th Management International Conference organized by the Faculty of Management of Koper, University of Primorska, Slovenia - Social Responsibility, Professional Ethics and Management. 24-27 November 2010; Ankara, Turkey
(Paper has been selected as one of the top three papers presented at the conference.)
ARTICLES PUBLISHED
“Entrepreneurship as a Key Determinate of Economic Development of Bosnia and Herzegovina”, Business Magazine, ISSN 1840-250X
“Microcredits as Generator of Economics Development on Self-sustained Basis”, Banks, Sarajevo, May 2007, ISSN 1512-5076
“Effective Ways to Promote MFI”, An overview of Research Conducted in MKO EKI Bosnia and
Herzegovina, MFC Spotlight Notes 1/2004
“Financial Education as the Factor of Finance Sector Development”, Banks, Sarajevo, June 2007, ISSN 1512-5076
“Timmons’s Model of Entrepreneurship”, Poslovne Novine, ISSN 0353-4626
“Microfinance as an Integral Part of the Inclusive Financial Systems”, Professional journal "TAX ADVISOR", Sarajevo, February 2007, ISSN 1512-519X
“Characteristics of Successful Managers”, Euromanager, Reg. No. 08-07-1-124/06
“Some Specifics of Microfinance Institutions in Comparison to the Banks”, Professional journal "TAX ADVISOR", Bijeljina, April 2007.
“5 Functions of Management“, Euromanager, Reg. No. 08-07-1-124/06
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
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Nonfiction Authors Association
California, USA
International Association of professional LIFE COACHES
Iowa, USA
The John Maxwell Team (JMT)
Orlando, Florida
Carnegie Council
For Ethics In International Affairs
New York, USA
Global Academy of Finance and Management
Thomson Reuters
Chatham House
The Royal Institute of International Affairs
London, England
American College of Healthcare Executives
Chicago, United States,
European Health Management Association
Brussels, Belgium,
Experts Industry Association
Portland, United States,
Worldwide Association of Business Coaches (WABC)
Saanichton, Canada,
International Council for Small Business
Washington DC, United States,
European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Turku, Finland,
The Academy of Management
Permanent member in Entrepreneurship and International Management Divisions Briarcliff Manor, New York, USA,
Association of European Managers in Bosnia and Herzegovina
MEMBERSHIP IN BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SIMMILAR SPECIALIZED BODIES:
2013 - 2017
President of the Committee for international relations and cooperation
(International league of humanists)
2012 - 2016 Vice-President
European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Turku, Finland,
2012 National Team member, GEM – Global Entrepreneurship Monitor - BiH
2011 Business Advisory Board member
Faculty of Economics - University of Sarajevo
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
2011-2014 President of the Board of Directors
Micro Credit Foundation Prizma
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
2010 –2012 Head Committee member
Universidad Autonóma de Madrid
Madrid, Spain
2008 – 2009 Advisory Board member
Sarajevo Graduate School of Business (SGSB)
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
2007 – 2009 President of the Board of Directors
AMFI (Association of Microfinance Institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
2007 – 2009
President of the Publishing Council
Magazine Euro Manager
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
2006 –2010 Steering Committee member
MFN (Micro Finance Network)
Washington, USA,
2005 – 2007
Board member
MFC (Micro Finance Center) for Central and Eastern Europe and the New Independent States
Warsaw, Poland,
2005 – 2007
Board member
AMFI (Association of Microfinance Institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
AWARDS:
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BOOKVANA 2017 –American literary award for the book “Seven Secrets to Success”- winner in the category of Self-Improvement - Motivation
THE GOLDEN CHARTER “LINUS PAULING“ WITH PLAQUE AND GOLDEN BADGE – Recognition by the International League of Humanists, for professional, scientific, moral and human work, 2013.
EXCELLENCE IN QUALITY MANAGEMENT – Recognition by World Confederation of Businesses, headquartered in Houston, United States of America, for commitment to the implementation of modern management concepts of quality management, 2013.
THE NAME IN SCIENCE – Recognition of personal contribution in the field of scientific research, achievements in the development of scientific thought and the application of research results for resolving regional and global social, political and economic problems of the Socrates Committee, based in Oxford, UK, 2012.
MANAGER OF THE DECADE FOR THE REGION OF SOUTH EAST EUROPE
– The highest acknowledgment awarded for the outstanding results and extraordinary contribution to the development of microcredit sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina and South East Europe, 2011.
MANAGER OF THE YEAR 2010 – High acknowledgment awarded for the outstanding results and extraordinary contribution to the development of microcredit sector and overall entrepreneurship in Bosnia and Herzegovina and South East Europe.
CRISTAL PRISM 2010 – One of the highest managerial acknowledgments awarded for the outstanding results in microcredit sector, given by state-wide recognized company Revicon (association of charted accountants, auditors, managers and investment-tax specialist).
THE BEST BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR 2006 – The acknowledgment awarded for the outstanding results and extraordinary contribution to the development of microcredit sector and overall entrepreneurship in Bosnia and Herzegovina.