Karen Howard

Principal Consultant

Professional Background
Karen has a strong track record of leading change management processes and introducing innovative management strategies to support achievement of business outcomes.

Karen joined Interaction after working as a successful Executive and Senior Human Resources Manager in the public sector. As a highly experienced HR professional Karen has considerable knowledge of the full range of people management activities at both an operational and strategic level. Her experience includes HR policy, organisational reviews, workplace relations and learning and development.

Karen is professionally accredited in Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Team Management Systems (TMS). She is also trained in facilitation and conflict resolution and is a well regarded and experienced presenter and facilitator.

Areas of Specialisation

• Public service governance issues including accountabilities and values and behaviours
• Capability development, analysis and strategies
• Performance management and feedback systems and skills
• Facilitation of planning and consultative processes
• Review and development of HR policies
• Improving Organisation/Team Performance: eg. Conflict Resolution, Managing Grievances, Resolving staff issues

Client Comments
'Extremely professional and well organised. She made whatcould have a been a dull seminar very informative and interesting'
'Delivered clearly, supportive during discussions, not intimidating'
'Friendly, easy manner which increases her real understanding of the subject and material'
'Her report provided pratical and realistic recommendations. The best consultant report I've seen'