“The quality of everything we do depends on the quality of the thinking we do first. A chilling thought because the implications are enormous. There is nothing more important in developing individual and organizational effectiveness than ensuring that people think for themselves with rigor, imagination, and courage. Every day, in every meeting, and in every interaction. ”
— Christine Haskell, PhD
WELCOME,
I enter an organization as a corporate anthropologist, observing the language, tools, and rituals that have meaning in that culture—highlighting the things that propel us forward or (sometimes) hold us back. From there, it’s a collaborative journey on what to do about it. What excites me is the opportunity to guide change and develop initiatives across many aspects of information management, from data strategy to data governance programs, from leadership development initiatives to teaching graduate school courses—each optimized to deliver the right message to the right person at the right time.
The best part of my job is figuring out what people need to know and delivering that information to increase their individual and group effectiveness. Practical learning tools that feel accessible and easy to integrate into day-to-day work are my trademarks. I help bridge the gap between strategy and tactics to shift cultures and prepare them for future work.
Our relationship with data is driven largely by how we feel about it. It speaks to our vulnerability as human beings. For all the preparation, thought, intensity, and data we put toward making better choices, most of our large decisions are delivered from the soul. Therefore, developing our mindset for learning, increasing our data skills, and developing a common language to become better equipped is necessary.
Most importantly, we must remember our humor and humanity in this process. The best organizational cultures strive for ambidextrous ease between maintaining the predictability of the status quo and embracing the disruption of experimentation. Leading with data can (and should) improve the world.
Random personal facts:
I'm originally from the East Coast, where I served in several early startups that were acquired and brought me West.
In addition to numerous local hikes in the PNW, my favorite hike is Heart Lake near Mount Shasta. I will use any excuse to detour an Oregon road trip toward the Willamette Pie Shop, and I love Sashiko stitching for its utility and as an art form.
My longtime partner is a golf and photography enthusiast, so our household has an abnormal amount of gear. I’m rarely not within three feet of a dog — we have two: Booker and Bean.
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