Operation Explore has a network of exceptionally gifted people with a variety of talents and skill sets. Using the “Hollywood” model, OE determines the team member(s) best suited for the program at hand, ensuring it is never ‘one size fits all’.
Jeff BoydJeff is an organizational development practitioner with a focus on Leadership Development, Team Development, Change Management, Organizational Transformation, including Culture, Strategy, and Structure. He specializes in highly customized and engaging learning and development processes. A core niche is the use of experiential learning as a ‘practice field’ for the application and development of skills, knowledge, and attitudes. His primary focus is to shift mindsets and perspectives, create alignment, and build focus and energy. The ultimate goal is to stir curiosity about people, skills, performance, strategy, and self, while igniting the fire and passion within.
During his downtime, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Valerie – his college sweetheart - and their three adult daughters: Kierra, Mikaela, and Ainsley. He enjoys travel – especially in their Airstream named “Jetpack”, listening to music and seeing live shows, learning about history, and outdoor adventures, mountain biking, hiking, skiing, etc.
Favorite Quotes:
“We are called to be architects of the future, not its victims.” R. Buckminster Fuller
“It is okay to look back, but don’t stare”. Phil Barco
Favorite Book:
“Switch” by the Heath Brothers, one of the more accessible readings on how to manage change.
Sandy’s career has centered on building strategies and strengthening organizational capabilities to drive execution, growth, and differentiation. She partners with leaders to gain a deep understanding of constituent needs and develops growth strategies, accompanied by clear measures of success. Sandy emphasizes cascading strategy throughout every department and level of the organization, enabling the identification of challenges, opportunities, required changes, and priority investments that accelerate execution. Her approach fosters a supportive culture, builds new skills, drives innovation, ensures seamless change implementation, and enhances employee engagement. Passionate about cultivating high-performance cultures, Sandy excels at bridging organizational strategy with the ability to execute.
When not engaged in her career passion, she and her partner, Pete, are passionate about entertaining family friends with elaborate theme dinners and relaxing around the fire pit. She enjoys learning, history, and traveling. Her bucket list includes visiting every “cradle of civilization” with her grown kids, Conor and Anna.
Favorite Quote: “The whole is greater than the sum of its individual parts.” – Attributed to Aristotle
Favorite Book: The Heart of Change – John P. Kotter.
Nate is curious, authentic, and versatile. A facilitator, coach, and author with more than 20 years of experience, he engages individuals, teams, and organizations in interactive learning experiences that are both personally and professionally fulfilling. Nate partners with clients and colleagues to support organizational development, culture shifts, team and leadership development, and dynamic workshops that build relationships and develop relevant skills.
Nate lives with his family and in-laws on a small farm in southern NH. He enjoys time with his family, gardening, cooking, and outdoor activities – hiking, sea kayaking, skiing/snowboarding, etc.
Favorite Quote: “Nothing will work unless you do” – Maya Angelou
Favorite Book: Multipliers by Liz Wiseman.
Ian joined Operation Explore as Managing Director in October 2000, after 20 years as a chartered accountant in England. Ian spent 10 years with Deloitte in Manchester, England and Portland, Oregon and 10 years at Lathams a major independent firm in the NW of England.
Ian has a B.A.(Hons.) in Accounting in Finance and is a Fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales.
Ian’s hobbies including watching all sports, having now retired from a long career in the Cricket leagues in NW England and he enjoys spending time with his family.
We guide organizations as they manage change, transitions, alignment, mergers, generational succession and culture shift.
Believing that actions speak louder than words, we offer an array of approaches for enhancing the human potential.
