Nathan Sundt

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DISC Type : C

Assessment Futures Strategist at Western Governors University

Twisp, Washington, United States

Overview

Nathan is an Assessment Futures Strategist at Western Governors University, with over 20 years of experience in adult and competency-based education. He specializes in designing innovative, AI-augmented assessments and skills-based credentialing. Colleagues describe him as an outstanding strategist, a great collaborator, and a true innovator with unparalleled expertise in his field.

Beyond his primary role in educational strategy, Nathan possesses a deep and unique expertise in linguistics, specifically as a Hausa language expert. He has previously applied this skill in developing language learning and assessment programs designed to support military and diplomatic personnel, showcasing a diverse and specialized background.

He has collaborated on a proposed SXSW EDU panel with leaders from Khan Academy and General Assembly.

Personality Overview

Negotiator

Critic

Objective Thinker

They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.  They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often. They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions.

Topics They Care About

AI in Assessment
He is pioneering AI-augmented assessment innovations at WGU and co-developing a panel on using AI for authentic assessment at scale for SXSW EDU.
Competency-Based Education
His entire career at WGU, America's largest competency-based university, is focused on advancing this educational model through innovative assessment strategies.
Skills-Based Credentials
His work focuses on creating learning and assessment experiences that are directly aligned to skills-based competencies, a key trend in higher education and workforce development.

Media Appearances

Nathan has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2024
Assessment Futures Strategist at Western Governors University
5-2023 - 12-2024
Standards and Practices: Assessment Development Lead at Western Governors University
4-2021 - 5-2023
Lead Assessment Strategist at Western Governors University
2-2019 - 4-2021
Assessment Developer at Western Governors University
10-2011 - 4-2014
Assessment Item Writer II at Avant Assessment

Education

2014 - 2018
Master's Degree from Arizona State University
2001 - 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from University of Washington

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Insights For Selling To Nathan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information
  • Tell them what ROI they can expect

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.
  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nathan is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nathan

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nathan move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Nathan take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Nathan

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