Anne Hartley, principal consultant, (aka "The Hat Lady") is a business-technology-people change agent who helps customers and colleagues find the best path to bridge the gaps between current state and a constantly changing target state — in our complex landscape of the 21st century and consumer-empowered marketplace — with continuous innovation as the new normal. More specifically, in the context of capability development, business value creation, expansion, improvements, and transitions, she helps you define and implement the right things, at the right time, and in the right way — serving as problem solver, trailblazer, leader, facilitator, and coach. Highlights of AH Consulting contributions reflect:

• Leadership Alignment; Stakeholder and Customer Engagement
• Vision, Goals, Ideas, and Catalyst for Innovation
• Wholistic Implementation Frameworks, Roadmaps, and Oversight
• Business Value Realization from Technology Investments
• Integration of Efficient Process and Appropriate Automation
• Building High-Performing Teams and Improving Workplace Practices
• Effective Link Between Business and Technical Domains
• Industry and Market Awareness; Positioning for Success
• Best-Fit Customized Engagements and Approaches

Using a customized engagement approach and working together side-by-side with her clients, Ms. Hartley brings to the table solid credentials, wholistic approaches, entrepreneurial passion, rich experience, and proven track record of being able to manage lots of moving parts and complexity. She insists on taking the time to appreciate and understand the end goal (what needs to be done and why), then collaboratively derive the best pathway to success in the context of political neutrality and pragmatism with a unifying influence. Her signature approach and style, enthusiasm, and aptitude for quick assimilation of new environments and assignments show that she enjoys what she does. It's who she is!

At the end of the day, what Ms. Hartley values most and how she measures her success...is making a profound difference for her customers and colleagues as evident in these representative engagements. And doing her part to help create a smarter planet.

• Acquisition, Startup, Growth, and Turnaround Scenarios
  (company, new location, capability, or initiatives)
• Business Analysis Capability Development and Innovation Alignment
• Business-Technology Solution/Product Definition and Delivery
• Center of Excellence Development Initiatives (PMOs, BACOE, etc)
• Complex and Politically Sensitive Initiatives
• Corporate Makeovers, Mergers & Acquisition Integration
• Entrepreneurial Endeavors and Business Maturation
• Executive and Senior Leadership Strategy and Decision Support
• Technology Commercialization and Business Value Realization