Christine Haskell

Christine Haskell, PhD, is a research-practitioner, author, and leadership strategist specializing in values-based decision-making in data-intensive environments. She is the principal of Dative.works, where she helps leaders navigate the human side of technical work through advisory, research, and training. She is also a guest editor for symposia and special issues, advancing research on data-driven decision-making. With nearly 30 years in the technology industry, including at Microsoft during its pivotal shift to big data and cloud computing, she has helped organizations leverage data into strategic assets. Christine teaches graduate courses in information management at Washington State University’s Carson School of Business and is a visiting lecturer at the University of Washington’s iSchool. Her latest book, Driving Data Projects: A Comprehensive Guide (2024), provides a practical framework and roadmap for navigating the technical, cultural, and organizational challenges of data-driven transformation. She also authored Driving Your Self-Discovery (revised 2024), which explores how AI’s rise makes adaptability (AQ) essential.