Questioning the status quo since 1969.
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I'm David — I'm on a mission to help others see things "differently" - I help people make sense of the world.
david@davidshaw.me
Contrary to what the status quo believes, being a generalist makes a tremendous impact, especially in this modern complex era. Don't believe me? Read this. And this. And this. Maybe even this.
While I have changed the domains of my career often, the core of what I do remains the same. I repeatedly act as a change agent. I'm brought in to be a catalyst for change or just the spark for change. Whether or not the team knew it.
One way I accomplish this is by constantly adding to my toolbox (yep, a shiny example of being a lifelong learner). See below for those tools in the Craftsman box. While the tools change depending on the problem I am solving, there are a few themes that stay the same: communicator, creative leader, problem-solver, and connector. See the case studies to see how it comes together.
This is my superpower.
Do you have a problem you're trying to get your head around? I can help you bring clarity to help you formulate experiments to make change.
For the corporate types, here's the boring bio:
I'm an experienced creative leader who helps people make sense of the world. I accomplish this through deep curiosity, continual learning, and looking at problems with a systems lens. As a "generalist" I use these perspectives to span across multiple domains. It allows a unique perspective where I am able to connect the dots and spot patterns in complexity. I use my strong empathy to understand the human condition in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) world.
I have a track record of inspiring others to act, change, and develop in new ways to deliver change and real impact. I'm a maker at heart, I #GSD (Get Shit Done).