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Photo of Diane MorelloDiane Morello is a managing vice president, Gartner Fellow Emeritus and team leader for the Executive Leadership and Innovation group. She covers numerous areas, including the quest for talent, advanced leadership, people-oriented resource management, the IT professional outlook, organizational change management and Gartner's view of the hyperconnected enterprise. Ms. Morello helps clients anticipate the impact of changes on their culture, strengthen their workforce management practices and improve their competitive stance in the market.

Representative Gartner analysis:

  • "The Quest for Talent in a Digital Age: New Thinking, New Challenges, New Assumptions" (2007)
  • "The Hyperconnected Enterprise: Introducing the Next Wave of Business" (2008)
  • "Rethinking Change: Practical Realities of Successful Transformation" (2008)
  • "Future Worker 2015: Extreme Individualization" (2006)
  • "New Roles and New Competencies: Blurring Boundaries" (2006)
  • "The IT Professional Outlook: Where Will We Go From Here?" (2005)

Prior to joining Gartner in 1990, Ms. Morello worked for 12 years as a journalist for technical, business, financial and trade publications. She was also a professional presentation coach for several years.

"I have the privilege of speaking to hundreds of smart people worldwide, each of whom enriches my perspective as an analyst. I have opportunities daily to make a difference with people. And the high caliber of people at Gartner makes each day stimulating and challenging."

Years of Experience

  • 20 years in total with Gartner
  • 26 years in IT Industry

Professional Background

  • VNU Publishing, Business Writer, Electronic Design and Engineering Tools Magazines, 5 years
  • Journal of Commerce, Freelance Reporter, 2 years
  • Werner Erhard & Associates , Presentation, Negotiation and Enrollment Course Coach, 3 years

Industry Awards/Accolades

  • Two Thought Leadership Awards within Gartner
  • Named a Gartner Fellow in 2007

Education

  • M.B.A., with high honors, University of Connecticut
  • B.A., magna cum laude, Foreign Languages, University of Connecticut