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Shawn Murphy
Sr Director Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- Leadership, Organizational and Cultural Change
Speaker Bio
Shawn Murphy is a Senior Director Analyst with Gartner Research, working on the IT Strategy, Execution and Organization team. Mr. Murphys areas of coverage include developing human-centered talent management strategies, designing and implementing IT organizational and culture transformation solutions, and upskilling leadership skills for CIOs and IT leaders.
With over 20-years of experience as a consultant and advisor, Mr. Murphy has worked with C-suite and senior executive teams in many industries and sectors: Healthcare, banking, insurance, government, and higher education, for example.
Mr. Murphy is a sought-out speaker and an expert facilitator. He is also the author of two books, The Optimistic Workplace and Work Tribes.
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With over 20-years of experience as a consultant and advisor, Mr. Murphy has worked with C-suite and senior executive teams in many industries and sectors: Healthcare, banking, insurance, government, and higher education, for example.
Mr. Murphy is a sought-out speaker and an expert facilitator. He is also the author of two books, The Optimistic Workplace and Work Tribes.
Sessions
Thursday, December 11, 2025 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM PST
Gartner Keynote: Lighthouse Leaders Cultivate Human Success
Shawn Murphy,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Tori Paulman,
VP Analyst, Gartner
In an era of relentless change and uncertainty, your greatest leadership asset isn’t technology — it’s your ability to be a clear, steady signal that cultivates human potential. This keynote will show you how to lead like a lighthouse: not by controlling the storm, but by empowering your teams to navigate it with confidence, curiosity, and resilience.
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Thursday, December 11, 2025 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM PST
You Have a New CIO: How to Help Avoid These Pitfalls When Making Changes in I&O
Shawn Murphy,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
With a new CIO comes new priorities and strategic intentions that impact the I&O organization. In this session, learn tactics to help the new CIO avoid pitfalls when making changes impacting the I&O workforce. We’ll explore change pitfalls and how to overcome them, including creating a clear partnerships with the CIO, preparing the I&O workforce for change, and elevating your leadership
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