SUSAN FINERTY

Susan Finerty is the author of Master the Matrix: 7 Essential for Getting Things Done in Complex Organizations, published in 2012. Since 2004, she has developed a consulting practice focused on organizational effectivenes helping organizations design and implement change, helping teams work effectively together and coaching individuals on communication, influence and leadership. In 2013, she transitioned her practice to focus solely on the needs of matrix organizations and those in matrix roles. Her clients are mainly global Fortune 500 companies, in a variety of industries, from pharmaceuticals and biotech to insurance and heavy machinery. Prior to founding her consultancy, she worked in organization development positions at Baxter Healthcare and two small pharmaceutical companies. Susan has held adjunct faculty roles at Northwestern University (Leadership & Change course as part of a Masters in Medical Informatics, as well as a Leadership & Strategy course) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (Influence and Transition to General Management). She has a blog focused on leadership that can be found at www.LeadershipMutt.com and a blog focused on matrix management at www.MasterTheMatrixBlog.com. She has a BA from Central Michigan University and an MA from Indiana University. Ms. Finerty resides in suburban Chicago with her husband and three children.