Meet The Owner
My name is Shari Nornes
I’m a strategic problem-solver who listens intently, quickly identifies the core issue, and delivers solutions that are practical, defensible, and aligned with organizational goals. My work integrates operational clarity, structural discipline, and executable strategy—strengthening organizations from the ground up.
30 Years of
Work &
Industry Experience
I’ve partnered with organizations across industries—technology, manufacturing, utilities, retail, healthcare, professional services, nonprofits, startups, and more. That breadth gives me a unique lens into what accelerates performance and what quietly erodes it.
Work Experience
Avnet • MorganHR • Salt River Project • Johnson & Johnson • Emerson Electric • BF Goodrich • Rosemount Inc. • LifeLock • Randstad (Charles Schwab) • Sur La Table • Alleluia! Lutheran Church & Preschool • Anytime Fitness • Airbnb (Host)
Industry Experience
Technology • Manufacturing • Energy & Utilities • Retail • Hospitality • Professional Services • Healthcare • Pharmaceuticals • Health & Wellness • Aerospace • Legal Services • Startups & Small Business • Global Organizations
Our Team Philosophy
We believe strong outcomes come from strong partnership. Even though SPO is currently led by a solo principal, the model is intentionally flexible and scalable. As client needs evolve, we bring in the right mix of specialists - emerging talent, seasoned experts, and niche professionals - to match each project’s goals.
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Our philosophy is simple:
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The right expertise at the right moment
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A flexible approach that adapts as your organization grows
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Curiosity and clarity guiding every engagement
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Sustainable solutions built from the ground up
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Consistent alignment through thoughtful feedback loops
Right Expertise • Right Level • Right Time.
To ensure the right expertise is applied at the right time, we use a simple three-point alignment model to assess fit to the work at hand. This model supports our partnership approach by confirming when support is appropriately matched, identifying when strategic elevation adds value, and prompting timely adjustments as needs shift. Alignment is evaluated based on the scope, complexity, and demands of the work—allowing resources to be deployed intentionally as priorities evolve while preserving continuity, accountability, and momentum.
