John Whitham

Background

About John Whitham

Strategy and operations professional with expertise in information systems, process improvement, and ongoing assessment. I believe effective project management is only possible through efficient operations management, and organizational success comes from developing consistent, repeatable processes, increasing interdepartmental collaboration, aligning day-to-day operations with long-term strategy, and implementing systems for continuous evaluation of measurable outcomes. Beginning my career and professional studies in research and information sciences made for a seamless and even advantageous transition to operations management, where many of the same skills and process steps apply: identifying a problem, gathering information from sources across disciplines, designing a methodology, analyzing data, documenting, communicating, and refining. I also have expertise and experience implementing digital information systems, which I have used to facilitate greater organizational transparency, cross departmental communication, and process accessibility in roles spanning my career. Stakeholder inclusion and buy-in is critical to the short-term and long-term success of any business. Companies often overlook how the simplest tasks or information flows can hold together the most key processes. I know I have succeeded at my job when I am able to capture and showcase the impact that every team member has on the achievement of our collective goals.