Kacie Walters

Background

About Kacie Walters

Talent and Organizational leader with more than 20 years of experience working with organizations from start-ups to mid-size to large, global organizations in the Technology, Financial Services, and Real Estate industries. Architected talent management and development strategies, managed technology implementations, built and formed new teams, coached managers and leaders, and managed change on large transformational projects. Through my work in Change Management and Manager Enablement, I focus on practical processes and solutions to further business strategy supported by clear change and communication plans that cut through the crowded sea of priorities and messaging. I am passionate about ensuring people have the skills, tools, and desired culture they need to work effectively and collaboratively and stay engaged. My skills and expertise include Learning Strategy, Leadership Development, Talent Management, Change Management, Career Pathing, Communication Planning, Mentoring, Stakeholder Analysis, Skills Frameworks, Program Management, Succession Planning, and Technology Project Management and Adoption I have recently released my first book, Succeed from the Middle, available on Amazon, which provides practical tips and stories for those who want to become a rock star middle manager. I write a weekly blog at called, Corporate Safari, which focuses on self-management and people management topics. I have also published many articles in notable human resource publications and speak about professional development at multiple conferences every year. I never shy away from a podcast interview on the topic of management or development. I have a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and a master’s degree in communication from the University of Illinois. I am a certified PROSCI Change Management Practitioner and an Organizational Development Consultant (ODCP).