Lis McNicholl
The complexity of leaders’ work is often underappreciated. On the one hand leaders need to deliver results. On the other hand, they need to do it in a way that motivates people. Respecting this reality, Lis partners with leaders to develop the ability to get people in the organization aligned and excited about the vision and strategy, and to cultivate the conditions for people to work at their best.
Corporate, Coaching and Consulting Experience
Lis started her career in technical field, as an Industrial Engineer, then as a Software Engineer at the Boeing Company. She successfully led the development of an e-Commerce website for Boeing’s interface with external airlines. Through this experience, she learned the importance of people, technical skills and structures to support people doing the work. She co-created the Agile Training Camp, a 3-day training for IT teams transitioning to Agile method. She then supported teams and leaders during the transition through on going coaching and consulting.
Subsequently Lis transitioned her role to an internal Organizational and Leadership Development coach and consultant, supporting organizations ranging from IT to engineering and manufacturing. Most recently she worked at a local government to establish a Leadership Development program. She now works as an external consultant, coach and trainer.
Highlights of her experience:
IT Transformation: Worked with a senior leadership team to design and facilitate organization strategy, providing a framework for business execution. Utilized Balanced Scorecard methodology to develop and deploy organization development strategy. Supported the transition through leadership coaching and team coaching. Results: better relations with business partners, improved effectiveness and collaboration of the teams, and reduced cycle time by 40%.
Operational Excellence: Lis led an organizational change program for Boeing Interiors Responsibility Center (IRC) comprised of 2,400+ employees in Everett, WA and North Charleston, SC. Designed and facilitated a series of workshops for leadership teams to develop strategy and key initiatives to realize targets in strategic focus area. Increased employee engagement by 4% through targeted leadership development to increase communication and relationship building skills of both leaders and staff. The program was adopted by other business units, including Winnipeg and Australia.
Develop Leaders Capability: Lis introduced the leadership development program to Snohomish County and trained all departments, ranging from Superior Courts, Public Works, Planning and Development, Human Services. Through train-the-trainer, developed internal trainers and coaches to promote sustainability.
Professional Training
Ms. McNicholl’s education includes a BSc - Industrial Engineering, a MSc - Software Engineering, and a MA - Organization System Design & Leadership. In addition, she has completed numerous trainings and certifications to inform her work:
Coaching
- Professional & Leadership Coaching (Invite Change)
- Narrative Coaching
- Team Performance Model
- Advanced Group & Team Coaching
- Fierce Conversations
- Growth Edge Coaching (in process)
- Balanced Scorecard, Strategic Visioning
- Value Stream Mapping, Problem Solving, Agile Development, Accelerated Improvement Workshop, Master Trainer – Training Within Industry (TWI) Job Relations
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