Dr. Lanze Thompson has presented at industry conferences and events such as Innovation Enterprise's FP&A Innovation Summit, MEXE's Concepts and Techniques in Financial Management, and GMSDC's Executive Leadership Series. Dr. Thompson has been an invited speaker at Georgia State University, University of South Carolina, Boston College, Pace University, and Clayton State. He has also been a pioneer in developing corporate initiatives in the areas of mentorship, recruitment, talent development, and retention. Dr. Thompson has published several business books; The Globalization Paradigm, Transcend from Management to LeadershipThe Consumer Value Model, and Quarterly Profits vs. Long-Term Strategy. Dr. Thompson has taught online classes in Global Strategy and Risk Management for the University of Phoenix' doctorate and MBA programs.

Dr. Lanze Thompson has served on the Board of Directors for Clayton State University's College of Business, Alcoa Power, PSEG - Entertech, Con Edison Solutions, and Con Edison Communication. He currently serves on the Board for GlobalMindED, Emory Winship Cancer Institute, and Fulton County Workforce Development. Dr. Thompson has written extensively on strategies for effective Board Governance and the Roles and Responsibilities of The Board of Directors.