Anne Hartley, principal consultant, (aka "The Hat Lady") is a business-technology-people change agent who helps customers and colleagues bridge the gaps between current state and a constantly changing target state — in our complex "glocal" 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 and Stakeholder Engagement
• Vision, Goals, Ideas, and Catalyst for Innovation
• Benefit Realization from Technology Investments
• Implementation Frameworks, Roadmaps, and Oversight
• Integration of Efficient Process and Appropriate Automation
• Building Respected, High-Performing Teams
• Effective Translator Between Business and Technical Domains
• Industry Awareness and 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, entrepreneurial passion, rich experience, and proven track record of being able to manage lots of moving parts and complexity. She places special emphasis on taking the time to appreciate and understand what needs to be done and why, then collaboratively deriving the best approach for 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 Capability Development and Innovation Alignment
• Business-Technology Solution Implementations
• Center of Excellence Initiatives (PMOs, BACOE, etc)
• Corporate Makeovers, Mergers & Acquisition Integration
• Entrepreneurial Endeavors and Business Maturation
• Executive and Senior Leadership Strategy and Decision Support
• Politically Sensitive Initiatives with Inherent Complexity
• Technology Commercialization and Business Value Realization