Will Gardner
Meet Will
Will Gardner is an Associate within the Implementation Team. He is currently supporting a technology company with strategy alignment.
What did you do before joining McChrystal Group?
Before joining McChrystal Group, I worked as a Research Analyst intern for the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC). I also interned with Allstate as a Business Analyst for their Cloud Architecture team. I graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill where I majored in Business Administration and Information Science. During college, I was the operations coordinator for UNC’s branch of Camp Kesem – a summer camp serving children affected by a parent’s cancer.
Why did you join McChrystal Group?
I joined McChrystal Group to be part of a high-performing team and to learn alongside impressive leaders. McChrystal Group teammates live out the firm’s values of trust, adaptability, and growth.
What has been your proudest moment at McChrystal Group?
My proudest moment at McChrystal Group has been partnering with a local transit authority to help improve its operations center. As a frequent rider of their transit system, I found it rewarding to have an impact on the system’s safety and to work alongside members of the local community.
What are your favorite books (besides Team of Teams!)?
The Innovators by Walter Isaacson, The Social Animal by David Brooks, and The Ride of a Lifetime by Robert Iger. If I had to recommend one, I'd go with The Ride of a Lifetime. It's very engaging, and Iger shares valuable leadership lessons that can apply just as much to life as they do to business.
B.S. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Written Articles/ Materials
Case Study
Modernizing an Operations Center to Work as a Team
Discover how McChrystal Group helped a leading transportation agency modernize its operations center and improve teamwork. After working with the agency, employees in its central control center for all rail operations developed a deeper understanding of a common operating picture that allowed them to adhere to a new chain of command, and clarify roles and expectations during safety incidents, all leading to a better overall experience for customers.
