“It Takes a Network”
General McChrystal stated, “It takes a network to defeat a network,” in reference to the U.S. challenge to defeat the Al Qaeda network. We take the same approach to seeding new practices, defeating bureaucracy and driving cultural change. It is impossible for a small firm to be good at all things, so we partner to increase our effectiveness and reach. Hard Yards is committed to leveraging best-in-class talent to solve your hardest problems.
Jim Nuttle, Graphic Recorder
Jim is a world-class graphic recorder, illustrator, and designer. He creates unique images that engage people, stimulates discussion, and help everyone actually remember what they talked about.
Noah Scalin, Artist & Speaker
Noah is an artist, author, and activist. He founded Another Limited Rebellion in 2001 with the idea that he could make a living doing what he enjoyed and effect positive change in the world. Since then, Noah has traveled the world bringing his message of creative practice to everyone from incarcerated teenagers to Fortune 500 executives. Noah's artwork is collected internationally and has been exhibited in numerous museums and galleries, including the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the Mütter Museum, and NYC’s Times Square. He is the author of six books — most recently Creative Sprint which he co-wrote with his sister/business partner Mica. Noah was named the "The Region's Most Creative Individual" by Richmond magazine in 2017.
Peter Borsella, Agile Trainer & Coach
Peter builds happy, focused teams that enjoy their work and deliver the best value possible. Whether it’s software, hardware, or process improvement, he loves to find ways to increase transparency, improve quality, reduce risk, and create satisfied customers. Occasionally his trainings even include the teams getting their hands dirty in the garage while rebuilding an actual car.