Inner Workings

On this episode of Inner Workings, Justin Drake, Director, Internal Communications, speaks with Allyson Lovejoy, Business Development Director, and Lexi Naetzker, Recruiter, to learn more about our business development team. Listen to the episode to understand what a day in the life of a business development associate is like, what traits and skills are key for success in a business development role and what makes these roles so important to Gartner's business.    Does Gartner's Business Development team sound like the right fit for you? If so, learn more about the team and explore opportunities to join us here. 

At Gartner, we offer a lifetime of opportunities driven by our growth. With so many possibilities across the company, it can be hard to know where you may fit within the organization. In this episode of Inner Workings, we're sitting down with two associates to learn more about the differences and similarities between their roles in the Client Success organization and the Research & Advisory world. Tune in to hear from Hannah Decker, Director Analyst, and Alexandru Nastasa, Client Success Associate, as they share what they do, how they help our clients, what makes a great profile for their role, and why you might want to join their teams at Gartner. 

Gartner's unique culture is one of our greatest strengths. But how do we cultivate that culture in a hybrid and global work environment? And why are team connections so important?  In this episode of Inner Workings, six leaders from across the business share how they keep their teams connected – and some of their favorite memories with their teams. 

At Gartner, we believe that nurturing new talent is critical to building a strong and innovative future. But how do leaders actually support entry-level employees in practice? And what steps can they take to ensure these new professionals thrive? In this episode of Inner Workings, seven leaders from across the business share their approaches to fostering the growth and success of entry-level talent. 

Gartner is proud of our commitment to embracing diversity, and being inclusive and respectful. But what does that actually look like in practice? And how can we work towards creating these inclusive environments? In this episode of Inner Workings, six leaders from across the business share how they prioritize ensuring an inclusive team culture. 

Gartner's hybrid work environment provides our people with the flexibility to thrive professionally and personally. Through this hybrid structure, our associates leverage virtual and in-person work to prioritize productivity and connect in more purposeful ways than ever.  In this episode of Inner Workings, seven leaders from across the business share how Gartner's hybrid environment enhances their work, team culture, and impact.

It's the early days of 2024 and you may be thinking about your plans, priorities and aspirations for the year ahead. To help, seven Gartner leaders from across the organization share their top tips for career development. 

In this episode of Inner Workings, eight leaders across the organization share their favorite, most impactful cross-functional collaborations and how working on a team helps us all win. 

This August, we are taking a moment to reflect on National Wellness Month, an initiative throughout the month which focuses on self-care, managing stress, and promoting healthy routines. At Gartner, we know that in order for our associates to do their best, they must feel their best which is why we offer a comprehensive benefit program which focuses on our associate's holistic wellbeing. In many parts of the world people are spending time away from their desks – recharging, resetting and relaxing with some well-deserved time off. In this episode of Inner Workings, seven of our leaders across the business and around the world share how they are taking time for themselves, why it's important, and how they encourage their teams to do the same. 

In this episode of Inner Workings, six of our leaders from across the business discuss how they grew their careers and share their top tips for making a career move based on their experiences. 

In honor of Women's History Month,  seven of Gartner's leaders from around the world shared about their experiences and advice for those who are early in their careers. 

In this episode, we hear from leaders across Gartner and around the world who share their exciting 2023 plans, and how Gartner's culture will lead to their team's collective success.

In this episode, some of our leaders across the business share what they believe is so special about the final quarter of the year, and how our culture leads to our shared success.

In this episode of Inner Workings, we asked our associates from around the world to share about their experience with Gartner's Recruiting and Networking Events - whether they participated as a panelist or joined us after attending one of our events. 

In this episode, we asked more than a dozen of our global leaders to share the best advice they've ever received, as well as their own advice on how to be successful at Gartner.

In this episode of Inner Workings, Tori Speakes (she/her/hers) hosts a discussion with Narayan Adeeb (he/him/his) and Tori Paulman (they/them/theirs), to discuss how allies and members of the LGBTQ+ community can help foster a feeling of authentic inclusion and belonging on their teams.

In this episode of Inner Workings, Rosy Spraker, Expert Partner, joins Matt Gerber, Senior Specialist on Gartner's Corporate Social Responsibility team, to discuss how she combines her passion for running with giving back to her community through the 261 Fearless Club.    For more information about opportunities at Gartner, visit us at jobs.gartner.com.

In this episode, we connect with Nina Du Thaler and Debra Christmas, both Senior Executive Partners at Gartner to discuss their careers in IT.  Nina and Debra share their insights on how to be successful when entering the IT field, challenges they faced as females in IT, and their advice for other females who are interested in a career in technology. 

In this episode of Inner Workings, Rhonda Scales-Thacker, MVP Software Engineering, joins Suezette Yasmin Robotham, VP DEI Talent Acquisition, to discuss her experience as a Black woman in tech, how she's overcome challenges in her career and advice for other IT professionals.

In this episode of Inner Workings, Danielle McKinley, David Dunlevy, Christa Fitch, Jillian Jones, and Monica Hartman discuss their non-traditional career paths at Gartner.  Our panel of guests discuss how they started their career and navigated career changes. 

In this episode of Inner Workings Sim Kaur, an HR partner based in India, and Sierra Rogers, a copywriter based in Texas, discuss their career paths and experiences at Gartner. Sierra and Sim discuss the challenges with onboarding at an organization that is completely remote and offer advice on how to avoid isolation and integrate yourself into your company's culture.

This episode of Inner Workings features Nagoud Al Shugairan, the first female sales leader in Saudi Arabia, and Mohy Shams, RVP Gulf Sales, discuss their career paths and experiences at Gartner. Mohy and Nagoud share about how they’re working to build inclusive teams and increase gender diversity as leaders in the Middle East, as well as some of their advice for career long-term success.

We connect with Meg Collins and Gerry Brooks, both associates from our consulting team, to discuss the power of relationship building. Our guests share about how their networks have played influential roles throughout their careers. From being referred to a new job, speaking with old colleagues on industry trends and developing rapport with clients, we cover it all on the latest episode of Inner Workings.

In our first episode of 2021, we’re talking about how to successfully kick off a new year that feels, well, a lot like last year. How can we plan ahead and set realistic goals after a year of uncertainty? Gartner's Leah Johnson and Shaun Carroll share their biggest lessons learned from 2020 and how they're looking towards the future.

Is it possible to plan out your career and find your purpose? In this episode, Peju Akintorin, Professional Development Manger at Gartner and career coach, shares about the 3 P's of professional development. 

Entering the corporate world can be a challenge for military members, veterans and their families. In this episode, Matthew Duarte, former U.S. Army Sergeant & University Recruiter, and Rosy Spraker, Expert Partner & military spouse, speak about their appreciation for public service and passion for creating an inclusive workplace for members of the military community.

With the COVID-19 outbreak affecting organizations and individuals across the globe, we're all trying to navigate, adapt and adjust to a new normal. In this episode, we're discussing how change can impact individuals and organizations as well as a few strategies for handling uncertainty with Gartner's Tanya Marsh and Hunter Smith.

Did you know that Gartner is a global organization? With 16,000+ associates located in 38 countries around the world, we embrace our individual differences, backgrounds and experiences. In this episode, Adam Fraine, Associate Director of Product & Services Recruiting, and Utkalika Badu, VP of Sales Operations, India, share about their experiences leading global teams and how they promote inclusion and acceptance.

The truth about the transition from college into the working world is something you really can’t contextualize until you're in it - but we're here to help you navigate your first post-graduation job. In this episode, Gartner's Kelsey Johnson and Mosheh Vann, both former interns and current associates, share about their experiences and offer up some advice to set you up for long-term success.  

In this episode, we connect with Jennifer Ham, MVP, APAC Global Business Sales, and Rhonda Scales-Thacker, VP, Software Engineering, Finance Technology to discuss their career paths and experiences at Gartner. Our guests share what it's like to lead teams in male-dominated industries, how they mentor the next generation of business leaders and their advice for long-term success.

We believe that teams are made stronger and better by having members from diverse backgrounds, who bring different perspectives and experiences to the table. In this episode, Rob Meilen, Senior Executive Partner, shares about his family's connection to the LGBTQ+ community, how our Pride at Gartner employee resource group fosters an inclusive workplace, and how he's able to use his proactive allyship for diversity & inclusion to effect change on his client's organizations. 

In a matter of weeks, individuals across the globe have been thrust into unprecedented circumstances that have forced us to adapt and find our new normal. In this episode, Dan Clay, Gartner Account Executive, shares about his own experience with remote work and his insights as to what this new normal will look like for members of the Gartner team and the professional community worldwide.