Laurie Close
I believe there is goodness in everything and everyone.....
- Role
- Sr Agile Consultant at Widenet Consulting Group
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Laurie Close
Driving AI/ML and Generative AI teams to deliver value with a blend of agility, innovation, and ethical responsibility. I’m all about pushing boundaries while staying true to Agile principles, making sure we create not just cutting-edge tech, but tech that matters.With a solid foundation in Program Management and Coaching, I connect the dots between vision and execution, keeping teams inspired and stakeholders aligned. My work is fueled by integrity, teamwork, innovation, and a dash of fun**- because great results happen when people enjoy what they do.ICF PCC: Certified Professional Coach Organization & Relationship Systems Certified Coach (ORSCC) CRR GlobalCTI Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC)Kotter - The Fundamentals of Leading Change CRR Global – Alchemy : The Art and science of Co-FacilitationSharon Bowman’s Training from the back of the room workshopACI – Coaching Agile Teams and Agile Facilitator ClassCertified Scrum Professional with the Scrum AllianceCertified Scrum Master & Product Owner w/Scrum Alliance
Experience
Sr Agile Consultant
Jul 2025 — Present · Issaquah, WA, US
Facilitated cross-functional conversations to clarify scope, trade-offs, and delivery sequencing.• Surfaced potential risks and competing priorities early, facilitating conversations that protected sprint commitments and release timelines.• Reinforced a customer-first mindset during planning and retrospectives, helping teams connect backlog priorities to real user outcomes and business impact.
Education
Bellevue College
Scrum Master Certification
2016
Washington State University
BA, Organizational Communication
2005 — 2007
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