Ted Delicath
Meet Ted
Ted Delicath is a Principal on our Implementation team, where he serves as a trusted partnership manager for clients navigating large-scale transformations. Dedicated to solving our clients' most critical challenges, Ted has partnered with tech, biomanufacturing, and energy companies to develop and execute new strategies, tackle complex problems, and revitalize organizational cultures. One of his longest-running engagements involved working with a Midwest state during the COVID-19 pandemic, where his team spent twelve months on the ground. Ted played a key role in shaping and executing the state’s vaccination rollout and supporting systems, ensuring a swift and effective response during a pivotal time.
What did you do before joining McChrystal Group?
Before joining McChrystal Group, I received my M.A. in International Security and Conflict from Dublin City University as a George S. Mitchell Scholar. Prior to that, I spent four years in the Army as a Ranger-qualified Infantry officer. I’m humbled to be an AVG Venture Capital Fellow, an Urban Leader Fellow, and a CORO Public Affairs Fellow.
Why did you join McChrystal Group?
McChrystal Group earns the right to be called a trusted advisor by being a proven teammate. I’m drawn to the kind of gritty, problem-obsessed teammates we attract.
What has been your proudest moment at McChrystal Group?
Helping States respond to COVID.
What has been your proudest moment at McChrystal Group?
Serving with the state leaders of Missouri in coordinating their COVID response.
Why are you passionate about leaders & teams?
We spend anywhere between 1/4 to 1/3 of our professional life with our work colleagues. The difference between a group and a team determines the quality of that time. Given that time and attention are our most precious finite resources, great leaders and committed teammates are among the most important roles we can fulfill for others we care and serve.
B.A. Illinois Wesleyan University
M.A. Dublin City University
M.B.A. Northwestern University
Written Articles/ Materials
Case Study
State Governor COVID-19 Response
When the COVID-19 pandemic first took hold in the United States, McChrystal Group sprang into action, embedding in state and local governments struggling to face the mounting challenge posed by the deadly virus. McChrystal looked to its origins and leveraged its team’s unique understanding of how to transform large, formal organizations during periods of sustained crisis.
Unified Cross-Functional Approach to Leadership and Succession Planning
McChrystal Group partnered with a globally-dispersed 2,500-person organization to develop a robust, repeatable leadership development program to strengthen its leadership succession planning and cross-functional camaraderie.
Insights
How to Build Trust So It’s Ready When Your Team Needs It
Transform the trust among your team by identifying and analyzing gaps in the three raw materials needed: competence, benevolence, and reliability. Move beyond generic trust-building models by recognizing the complexity of trust between team members and learn how to strengthen it effectively.
