ABOUT CO.-
Co.- is an independent consultancy that collaborates with organizations to DESIGN and develop SOLUTIONS where both people and business THRIVE. We do this by enabling decision makers to meaningfully partner with their employees to change culture using Design of Work Experience (DOWE), the much needed step-by-step "how to" for company culture. Specialties include: CULTURE, CHANGE MANAGEMENT, CAPABILITY BUILDING, and EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT, including foundational building blocks such as PURPOSE, MISSION, VISION, and VALUES.
Here's how Co.- is unique from other providers and what clients can expect:
Here's how Co.- is unique from other providers and what clients can expect:
- The aim is to empower and develop organizations to the degree they can independently manage the key people factors and differentiators for their success. In other words, we are working from the beginning to eliminate the need for consultant support.
- Every organization's people and context are different, so the approach is customized and never the same. The innovative solutions developed are relevant and impactful to the complexities of each client's circumstances.
- Co.-'s vantage point brings new perspectives to old challenges, using inter-disciplinary points of view and strategic design thinking to create conditions for the best outcomes.
- It's not just about getting the job done, but also making sure the strategies delivered have the potential for sustainable change and lasting results.
- Co.- is all about partnerships and collaborating on the basis of mutual trust.
- New insights are gained not just from understanding what's wrong, but uncovering and leverage what's right. Incorporating a strengths and opportunities-based approach promotes systemic transformation over fixing individual problems caused by it.
Karen Jaw-Madson, Principal
Organizational expert Karen Jaw-Madson enjoyed success as a corporate executive before pursuing a ‘portfolio career’ comprised of research, writing, consulting, teaching/speaking, and creative pursuits. As a versatile leader across multiple industries, Karen developed, led, and implemented numerous organizational initiatives around the globe. Today, this East Coast transplant to Silicon Valley (via Ireland and the Midwest) is principal of Co.-Design of Work Experience, where she enables organizations with innovative approaches and customized solutions for intimidating challenges. Focus areas include culture, organizational change, and people strategies. She has a BA in Ethnic and Cultural Studies from Bryn Mawr College and a MA in Social-Organizational Psychology from Columbia University.
For more on Karen's background, download the one-pager or connect on LinkedIn. To book Karen as a speaker or moderator for your next meeting, conference, or expert panel, fill out the contact form. To share Co.- with others, download the brochure.
Organizational expert Karen Jaw-Madson enjoyed success as a corporate executive before pursuing a ‘portfolio career’ comprised of research, writing, consulting, teaching/speaking, and creative pursuits. As a versatile leader across multiple industries, Karen developed, led, and implemented numerous organizational initiatives around the globe. Today, this East Coast transplant to Silicon Valley (via Ireland and the Midwest) is principal of Co.-Design of Work Experience, where she enables organizations with innovative approaches and customized solutions for intimidating challenges. Focus areas include culture, organizational change, and people strategies. She has a BA in Ethnic and Cultural Studies from Bryn Mawr College and a MA in Social-Organizational Psychology from Columbia University.
For more on Karen's background, download the one-pager or connect on LinkedIn. To book Karen as a speaker or moderator for your next meeting, conference, or expert panel, fill out the contact form. To share Co.- with others, download the brochure.