Christine Haskell, Ph.D.
Collaborative Advisor | Educator | Author
The Inside-Out Advantage
As both a former enterprise data leader and published author, Christine Haskell brings a distinctive dual perspective to data transformation that few others can match. Having architected major data initiatives from inside Microsoft, Starbucks, and Salesforce, while simultaneously conducting doctoral research on decision-making under pressure, she offers a unique blend of practical leadership and academic rigor that delivers uncommon value to technical executives.
​Enterprise Impact
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Microsoft (Early 2000s): Architected the company's transition to Big Data and Cloud Computing, establishing the foundational frameworks that would later enable their AI strategy
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Starbucks: Led the design and implementation of a Regional Operating Model that transformed business operations, accelerating decision-making for international market entry while maintaining local market relevance
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Industry Pioneer: Owned products and shaped early reporting efforts at Yahoo! and RealNetworks during critical growth periods; launched Salesforce’s first internal data culture and literacy to inform workforce development investments for Tableau business unit.
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Expertise
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Data Innovation: Implementing cutting-edge strategies that maximize the impact of data-driven initiatives.
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Governance & Ethics: Advocating for ethical and sustainable practices in data management and AI adoption.
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Values-Based Leadership: Guiding organizations toward leadership excellence through principles-driven strategies.
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Human Advantage in Data: Integrating social science insights to complement technical capabilities.
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Sponsor Benefits
By collaborating with Christine Haskell, sponsors gain:
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Strategic Guidance: Tailored assessments, road maps, and strategies for navigating data transformations and aligning sustainable change management and ethical governance.
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Leadership Development: Proven approaches and adaptable toolkits for fostering data-savvy, values-based skill development and leadership within organizations.
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Innovation Expertise: Actionable insights into emerging trends in data operations, ethics, and AI governance solutions.
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A Grounded Research-Practitioner: Thought-provoking, research-backed strategies for long-term organizational success, backed by solid practical experience from someone who has lived through vibrant case studies in some of the data industry’s most formative organizations (Yahoo!, RealNetworks, Microsoft, and Salesforce).
Highlights
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Early AI Leadership: A key architect of early Data & AI strategy at Microsoft, Regional Operating Model at Starbucks, and internal Data Culture and Literacy at Salesforce.
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Advising, Facilitation & Training: Advisor to leaders bridging human and data skills in organizational transformations.
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Academic Educator: Teaching EMBA and graduate courses on innovation management, leadership, and information management.
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Published Author, Researcher: Focused on data transformation effectiveness, ethical governance and the dynamic between data and human skills.
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Current Research & Thought Leadership
Books & Publications
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Craft Intelligence: Wisdom and practices from craftspeople in the advent of AI (2025). A practical guide illustrating a learning model, skills, and exercises to improve problem-solving, decision-making for ongoing personal learning, development, and renewal.
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Driving Data Projects: A Comprehensive Guide (2024, British Computer Society)
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Driving Your Self-Discovery: Leveraging Human Skills as a Catalyst for Data Transformation (2024, 2021)
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Active Research
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Ethical Governance: Leading research study on descriptive ethics in AI/ML governance, engaging directly with enterprise governance leads
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Cross-Cultural AI Leadership: Co-author of forthcoming paper on navigating cultural boundaries in AI implementation
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Guest Editor, Special Issue on AI Leadership, Journal of Leadership Studies (2025)
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Engagement Models
Strategic Advisory
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Data transformation strategy and roadmap development​​
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AI governance framework design and implementation​​
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Organization design for data-driven operations​​
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Change management and adoption planning
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Executive Development
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Leadership team alignment workshops
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Data literacy program design
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Ethical AI decision-making frameworks
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Cross-functional collaboration models
Testimonials
"I work for an organization that is increasingly reliant on metrics and data as we navigate change and growth. My scope of work in the organization depends on my ability to build relationships and partnerships brimming with trust, transparency, and mutuality. That feels hard to measure. Christine’s work helps bridge those two worlds—data and relationships—and illuminates everyone’s role in valuing both."
— Partner Developer and Teacher, Kansas Leadership Center
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"Christine enables a masterful journey into the human side of change. While deeply practical, it challenges us to reflect on the connections between data, relationships, and leadership. As an educator and technology professional, I've found Christine’s approach invaluable in fostering trust rather than tension. Her work strikes a perfect balance between practical transformation and the emotional intelligence required to make a lasting impact.”
— Senior VP, Global Tech Firm
Select Speaking Engagements
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Systems of Change. Presentation. International Leadership Association’s 7th Women and Leadership Conference, June 11-14, California.
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Developing a Special Issue on AI and Leadership Education: Insights from Editorial Board Members. Panel Leadership. International Leadership Association Virtual AI Summit, January.
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Cross Learning AI off Your To-Do List. Virtual Presentation. International Leadership Association Virtual AI Summit, January.
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AI & Digital Fluency: Preparing Your Data Team for the Future. Workshop. TDWI, February, Las Vegas.
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