Jeff Kotz
Meet Jeff
Jeff Kotz is the Director of Microsoft Channel Alliance where he works with clients and Microsoft to create solutions, particularly around the Viva suite. He coordinates with business units to create digital transformation around employee experience and data-driven insights.
What did you do before joining McChrystal Group?
I was a professor most recently in the Providence College School of Business, teaching statistics, marketing research, Excel, and mentoring student research projects. I taught Public Speaking and Research Methods at Rhode Island College, and four different courses at the University of Connecticut. I worked for two different global market research firms and executed freelance research while in academia.
Why did you join McChrystal Group?
I had the opportunity to work on a great team and create something new.
What has been your proudest moment at McChrystal Group?
I'm proud every time I get to connect with an individual leader and help them uncover blind spots. Being a change agent for individuals is always and uniquely a special experience.
What are your favorite books (besides Team of Teams!)?
Mathematics: The Loss of Certainty by Morris Kline; Ready Player One by Ernest Cline; Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain; The Tao of Statistics by Dana Keller
B.S. Juniata College
M.A. University of Connecticut
A.B.D. University of Connecticut
Written Articles/ Materials
Insights
Is Your Over-Reliance on Self-Reflection Hurting Your Team?
Weekly Whiteboard
Define Success with Viva Goals
Discover how your organization and teams can harness the power of Microsoft’s Viva Goals to align with an Objective and Key Result OKR framework, ensuring you stay true to their strategic objectives and drive tangible results for success.
What Is Microsoft Viva
Does your team have the right technology to work together effectively and efficiently? Microsoft Viva is a comprehensive employee experience platform that exists within Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams and can help unlock your team. Learn what Microsoft Viva is and how McChrystal Group can help you get the most out of the suite of tools by guiding your organization in this Weekly Whiteboard. Save time, money, and energy by implementing Viva the right way.
