Michelle Bedford-Shaw
Evaluator · DISC type csdMichelle Bedford-Shaw is a Partner at Jack Hammer, leading the Industrial and Consumer practice for Sub-Saharan Africa. With a law degree from the University of Cape Town, she specializes in C-suite placements in sectors like energy, retail, and natural resources. Colleagues and clients often describe her as "proactive", "fast", and "ridiculously efficient".
Born and raised in a Zambian mining town, Michelle has a deep appreciation for the diversity of Africa. Outside of her executive search work, she is a mother to two young children. She is known for bringing a sense of humor to everything she does and for her passion for the continents hidden gems and local delicacies.
Unique fact: She decided against a career in law after completing her degree, a decision that eventually led her into executive search.
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They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical
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Calculativeness (C)
Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.
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