Heidi K. Gardner — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Co-Founder of Smarter Collaboration International since 2024.
CEO of Gardner & Co., a research/advisory firm, since 2019.
Distinguished Fellow at Harvard Law School’s Center on the Legal Profession.
Co-author of the best-selling books 'Smarter Collaboration' (2022) and 'Smart Collaboration' (2017).
Former Assistant Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School (2008-2014).
Worked across four continents, including for McKinsey & Company and Procter & Gamble.
Holds a PhD in Organizational Behavior from London Business School.

Biography

Heidi K. Gardner is an American advisor and facilitator for businesses and organizations, focusing on enhancing organizational performance through collaboration. She is the Co-Founder of Smarter Collaboration International, established in 2024, and has served as CEO of Gardner & Co.

, a research and advisory firm, since 2019. Her work centers on helping leaders implement 'Smarter Collaboration' practices to break down silos and drive measurable performance gains.