About

WhirlyBee Consulting is a consulting practice offering Project Management, Strategic Planning, Technology Planning, and Training to our clients. We work with our clients to help them identify and resolve problems, deploy their products, and seize opportunities.This includes working with you, your staff, and your current product development practices. Together, we learn what works well for you and what doesn’t then change only what needs to be changed at the current time, to maximize your company or organizations success. We work together to develop a blueprint for the future, all while building in the capacity to recognize and implement change.

WhirlyBee Consulting is a woman-owned, small business. We are comprised of a team of consultants that come together as needed to serve our client needs.

Karen Blades  Principal Consultant
Karen Blades
Principal

With over 20 years of experience in the project & technology management, Karen Blades is the driving force behind WhirlyBee Consulting. Karen draws upon her depth of skills in technology, strategy, and training to produce best-in-class solutions across a broad range of sectors.

In her off-time, Karen enjoys dancing, gardening and is an avid jeweler.