Welcome!
At KMS Systems Consulting, we’re building a living resource for those navigating complexity in the real world. Our work is rooted in systems thinking—offering tools, insights, and thought frameworks to help individuals and organizations see the bigger picture, identify leverage points, and respond with clarity.
While consulting remains part of what we offer, this site now serves a broader purpose: a space to explore systems thinking through articles, resources, and real-world applications. Whether you're here to deepen your understanding, solve tough problems, or simply think differently—we're glad you found us
About
Founder: Katie Shearn
Katie Shearn is a systems thinking consultant and founder of KMS Systems Consulting, specializing in navigating complexity and optimizing decision-making in the Information Age. With a background in renewable energy, data analysis, and strategic problem-solving, she helps businesses uncover hidden connections, streamline operations, and drive innovation. Katie’s expertise spans interconnection processes, project development, and business strategy, with a strong focus on leveraging systems thinking to solve real-world challenges.
At KMS Systems Consulting, she partners with organizations to refine their approach, making sense of intricate systems and transforming data into actionable insights. Her work bridges disciplines, ensuring companies adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape.
A Holistic Story to Creative Problem-Solving
At the core of KMS Systems Consulting is a perspective shaped by a lifelong inclination toward mathematics and synthesis thinking—seeing patterns, making connections, and distilling complexity into clarity. These foundations made systems thinking a natural evolution for me, not just as a framework, but as a way of engaging with the world. Applying these principles throughout my career has reinforced my ability to navigate intricate challenges, uncover overlooked opportunities, and rethink conventional strategies.
From project development and origination to financial operations and strategic planning, I’ve worked across disciplines, integrating technical expertise with big-picture vision. My strength lies in synthesizing vast amounts of information, recognizing how individual components interact within a larger system, and transforming insights into actionable strategies. Whether guiding organizations through transitions, optimizing complex processes, or designing resilient business strategies, I focus on aligning solutions with long-term, sustainable success.
KMS Systems Consulting is the culmination of this journey—an opportunity to apply my expertise in systems thinking and creative problem-solving to help organizations not just adapt to complexity, but leverage it as a competitive advantage. Success today requires agility, innovation, and the ability to challenge linear assumptions. Through my consulting practice, I help businesses harness complexity, translate data into strategy, and build dynamic, forward-thinking systems that drive real-world impact.
- Katie
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