Taylor Hetherington
About Taylor Hetherington
Taylor Hetherington is an Agile Project Manager at Nuvitek in Arlington, Virginia, with a strong background in organizational behavior and project management. He actively engages with leadership thought leaders and emphasizes empowering team members through strategic questioning.
Work at Nuvitek
Taylor Hetherington has been serving as an Agile Project Manager at Nuvitek since 2021. Based in Arlington, Virginia, Taylor focuses on managing agile projects and fostering collaboration within teams. The role involves empowering team members to determine how their work is completed through strategic questioning. Taylor emphasizes the importance of creating an environment where challenging the status quo is both encouraged and expected.
Education and Expertise
Taylor Hetherington holds a Master of Science in Organizational Behavior Management from Florida Institute of Technology, which was completed between 2016 and 2019. Additionally, Taylor earned a Bachelor's degree in International Business and German from Stetson University, studying from 2008 to 2012. Taylor also studied German Studies at Pädagogische Hochschule Freiburg for 11 months in 2011, enhancing language proficiency and cultural understanding.
Professional Background
Before joining Nuvitek, Taylor Hetherington held various positions in project management and consulting. Taylor worked as a Product Owner at DataFinch Technologies from 2019 to 2020 and as an Agile Project Manager at ALTR from 2020 to 2021. Previous roles include Field Program Director at EF Education First, Corps Member at City Year, and Relationship Specialist at Charles Schwab. Taylor also served as an Associate Management Consultant and Management Consultant at The Center for Organizational Effectiveness.
Engagement with Thought Leaders
Taylor Hetherington actively engages with thought leaders in leadership, including Brene Brown, Simon Sinek, and Timothy Clark. This engagement is aimed at personal and professional growth, reflecting Taylor's commitment to continuous learning and development in the field of agile project management and leadership.
Advocacy for Team Empowerment
Taylor Hetherington advocates for empowering team members in their work processes. By utilizing strategic questioning, Taylor encourages teams to take ownership of their tasks and promotes a culture of accountability. This approach aligns with Taylor's belief in fostering environments where challenging the status quo is a standard practice.