Morgan Silvers
Meet Morgan
Morgan Silvers is an Applied Social Scientist on the Analytics team, where she crafts research roadmaps that blend network analysis and performance data to uncover actionable insights. She identifies key trends that boost workforce performance and guide strategic decision-making. Morgan also creates compelling, narrative-driven data reports and presents her recommendations to C-suite executives, translating complex analytics into clear, impactful strategies that drive business success.
What did you do before joining McChrystal Group?
Before joining McChrystal Group, I worked as an HR Metrics Analyst at George Mason University, conducting multivariate statistical analyses to inform institutional planning and presenting key findings to senior leadership. At the U.S. Sentencing Commission, I analyzed qualitative and quantitative data to assess federal sentencing guidelines, contributing to key publications. Additionally, I served as a Volunteer Programs Assessment Consultant, conducting survey-based research to help nonprofits improve volunteer engagement.
Why did you join McChrystal Group?
I joined McChrystal Group because of the opportunity to push the boundaries of network analysis, applying cutting-edge analytics to uncover how teams thrive in complex environments. I am passionate about transforming insights into action, and I saw an opportunity to help organizations harness the power of connected teams to drive performance and innovation.
What has been your proudest moment at McChrystal Group?
My proudest moment at McChrystal Group was performing a blended analysis of survey data and financial metrics to predictively link people analytics trends to company performance. This work validated the strategic impact of workforce decisions and empowered leaders with data-driven insights to drive measurable business success.
What is a hidden talent of yours?
I can name every monarch of England, from Alfred the Great to King Charles III, in chronological order off the top of my head.
B.A. The College of William and Mary
M.A. George Mason University
Written Articles/ Materials
Weekly Whiteboard
Retention and Inclusion
Building an inclusive environment is one of the most important factors for retention. A recent conference board survey shows that 84% of US companies say that hiring and retaining workers is significantly harder now than it was a year ago. Our research shows that leaders who are looking to boost inclusion and retention should start with increasing empowered execution within their team.
Prioritization in Resource-Constrained Environments
Part of being a leader is the ability to prioritize and specifically to prioritize in a way that supports your strategy. So all leaders, at some point, will find themselves in a situation where they might not have the number of resources that they had originally planned for when they laid out their strategy. Morgan Silvers outlines how leaders should re-prioritize and re-allocate resources to continue to execute the strategy.
How Leader Behavior Impacts Decision Making
A leader’s propensity to get involved in their team’s various decisions has a direct impact on the timeliness of those decisions. Simply put, when leaders are able to empower their teams to execute and own decisions, productivity is unlocked as valuable time is saved. Better understand how leader behavior shapes a team's decision making processes.
