Sheila Jordan

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Chief Executive Officer at Knowledge Architects

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Overview

As CEO of Knowledge Architects, Sheila Jordan is a leader in transforming industrial maintenance training for the transit industry using immersive 3D/AR technologies. Affectionately known as the "Queen of Transportation Transformation, " she has over 20 years of experience in organizational development and learning technology. She holds an MS from the University of California, Davis.

Sheila is a passionate advocate for workforce development and empowering women. She has mentored young women through various organizations and serves on the board of the Georgia Womens Business Council. Her recent posts highlight a focus on personal growth, overcoming self-doubt, and the importance of collaborative problem-solving.

Interesting fact: After the 2008 financial crisis, Sheila founded Knowledge Architects to address the urgent need for upskilling the American workforce.

Personality Overview

Objective Thinker

Precise

ROI Driven

They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.  They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others. They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions.

Topics They Care About

Immersive Learning
Her company's core mission is deploying 3D/AR work instructions. She frequently posts about the impact of AI and XR on workforce training.
Transit Industry
Knowledge Architects specializes in solutions for the largest transit properties in the U. S. , partnering with entities like Stadler Rail for MARTA and MBTA.
Workforce Development
She is passionate about enhancing workforce competency and ensuring the competitiveness of the American workforce through innovative 'work and learn' solutions.

Media Appearances

Sheila Jordan of Knowledge Architects, LLC. Featured in YouTube

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Work History

2010
Chief Executive Officer at Knowledge Architects
1998 - 2009
President at 3dPerformance Inc.

Education

2003 - 2003
Executive Leadership Program from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth
1985 - 1987
MS from University of California, Davis
1979 - 1983
BA from San Francisco State University

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Insights For Selling To Sheila

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Don’t forget to mention how you compare to competition on both features and pricing
  • Keep some extra margin while sharing pricing, they are likely to negotiate later
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information

DONT's

  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information
  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sheila is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sheila

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sheila move?

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

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

You And Sheila

Personality Compatibility


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