Steve Spear is a highly experienced professional currently serving as a Senior Advisor for the US Navy, where expertise encompasses collaborative system design, organizational learning, and innovation dynamics. With a notable background at HVE LLC as Principal, Spear has successfully guided organizations to achieve significant operational efficiencies. As the Founder of See to Solve, Spear tackled critical issues in crisis management for senior leaders. Additionally, roles at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology as a Senior Lecturer and an ongoing position at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement reflect Spear's commitment to patient safety and operational excellence. Other influential contributions include advising the Chief of Naval Research and serving on the Board of Advisors for the Common Mission Project, demonstrating Spear's strong advocacy for effective partnerships in tackling complex challenges. Academic credentials include a DBA from Harvard Business School, dual MS degrees from MIT, and an AB in Economics from Princeton University.