About Kakie

Providing Program/Change Management Context and Clarity

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜 𝗗𝗢: Partner with leadership to enhance and measure adoption that results in effective outcomes by supplying them with context and clarity for the people affected by change projects. I accomplish this by using a structured strategy, drawing on my experience, education, and tools to size the change, conduct impact, and risk assessments, minimize risk, prepare for managing opposition, develop training programs and materials, coach leaders, and create communication strategies.

Together, we use research-validated Organizational Change Management (OCM) best practices and tools to accurately and precisely address human and process difficulties. As a partner in change activation, we work together and take a flexible stance to make sure the right amount of structure is in place and that everyone has a voice. Teams feel included in the process, heard, and empowered as a result. While pursuing a common objective, they are inspired and inspired to be the best.

𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗜𝗧 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦: Studies indicate using the right tools, knowledge, and best practices to integrate change and projects results in outcomes that are SIX times more successful than those that do not integrate. The solutions drive the realization of benefits that engage people, increase morale, reduce cost, increase adoption, and lead to a positive Return on Investment (ROI).

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗦 𝗠𝗘 𝗗𝗜𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧: The ability to evaluate and describe the scope and effects of a change and to gauge cultural readiness at all impacted levels gives a sound foundation for formulating a strategy. Together, we can include best practices utilizing language that clarifies messaging, guarantees proper cascading of information at various leadership levels, and ensures organizational practices are compatible with organizational principles, maintaining leadership alignment and on track.

IMPACT: HOW KAKIE ADDS VALUE TO ORGANIZATIONS:

• Takes initiative, collaborates, turns thoughts into action, and establishes go-forward plans that drive results within scope, on time, and within budget.
• Big picture thinker, who connects meaning to strategy, while maintaining focus on the final destination
• Navigates ambiguity well by keeping an adaptive mindset to respond sensibly and wisely to new challenges and change
• An active listener with emotional intelligence and empathy, building authentic trust and rapport leads to earning influence and getting buy-in
• Principle-centered leader, self-aware and seeks alignment of thoughts, feelings, and actions with morals, values, goals, and beliefs
• Encourages partnerships by leveraging collaboration skills and building strong relationships
• Inspire people using visions that provide opportunities for growth while encouraging team commitment to be the best

THE RESULT: Benefits are realized, promises are kept, communication is clear, and people feel empowered, seen, and heard. Teams are empowered with a shared vision and goals.

KNOWN FOR

Because I am a CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVER, my STRATEGIC THINKING & insights mean:

• People are empowered to be part of the solution 
• People and process challenges become resolved
• My solutions reduce costs, drive growth

I am a TRUSTED ADVISOR and SOUGHT OUT INFLUENCER who believes trust is the cornerstone for building authentic relationships where people feel seen and heard. I develop strong relationships that lead to:

•   Cohesive team environments
•   Increased Productivity
•   Smooth Program implementation

I am a COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM LEADER who DRIVES RESULTS while maintaining focus on the end goals. As a result:

•   Communication is better
•   Knowledge sharing occurs, relationships are stronger, and people are committed to being the best
•  Teams and leaders are inspired and aligned with a common purpose

 

BUSINESS AND EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT

• Top published academic paper: “Best Buy Management Analysis” remains a (Top 5%) [1] winning over 90,000.
• Capstone – Executive Change Management. Helped a charter school understand strategic issues about resistance management, growth, re-branding, new leadership, and a move.
• Studied the Dodd-Frank Act (accounting principles, GAAP) in an Executive Board Governance Class and study of Global Systems
• Coached Financial Services Field Leadership and Wealth Advisors with strategies for acquiring and retaining affluent clients

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EXPERIENCE 

ETHIOPIA:

• Conducted Sub-Saharan Market research with African Immigrants to successfully commission a water bottling plant in Ethiopia

SINGAPORE, MALAYSIA: 

• Met with the US Embassy’s Defense Attaché to learn about the important unilateral military agreement between the United States and Singapore.
• Met with Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) to learn about the formation of the Department of Homeland Security.
• Spoke with the Deputy Chief of Singapore & toured the U.S. embassy and to learn about working as an Ex-pat
• Met w the Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Secretariat & Director of APEC’s Policy Support Unit to learn about the global importance of Southeast Asia to the world and why Singapore is such a critical component of global economics
• Attended the Islamic Institute of Finance in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to learn about Islamic banking, investments, and economics

CHINA:

• Worked with manufacturers in China during product development for dolls, puzzles, and games as a founding partner for a children’s product and publishing company

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Member, TeamWomen, Project Management Institute, Minnesota Change Management Network
• Curtain Call Ball Committee Member, Children’s Theater Company; Minneapolis, MN
• 2016-2018 Fundraisers, Islander Foundation, DeLaSalle Fundraising, Minneapolis, MN
• 2015-2019 Marketing & Social Media Chair, Cleantech Open; Minneapolis, MN 10/2009 – 10/2010                                                                                    

PUBLIC SPEAKING AND MEDIA APPEARANCES

• Mall of America
• Science Museum of Minnesota
• Minnesota Children’s Museum
• Hubbs Children’s Literature Conference
• The University of St. Thomas
• Book reading & signings: Mall of America National Product Launch, Hennepin County Library, Children’s Museum of Minnesota, St. David’s Center, Minnesota Saints Baseball Game,
• The Bookcase of Wayzata, The Red Balloon Bookshop, Toddler Tuesdays
• Recruited by the United States Senate to testify at a U.S. Senate Senate Field Hearing Affordable Housing Summit as an advocate

SPECIALTIES: Strategy development, program development, and implementation, competitive analysis, change management, executive presentations, leadership development, coaching, mentoring, marketing strategy and execution, marketing financial reporting, annual business planning, client service model, CRM, digital footprint planning, project management (program level), communications planning, stakeholder engagement, new product implementation, cross-functional program leadership, new technology implementation, design thinking, situation assessments, business process, continuous improvement, Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI)