“I have been regularly working with Kerri via INTA and others for many years. I am a privileged witness of her exceptional leadership in bringing about effective change in the understanding and management of complex intercultural urbanism and regeneration projects.
Kerri is a very articulate and knowledgeable, and has great presentation skills based on a deep technical understanding. She is able to adapt herself quickly to new international environments, and deals with sensitivity and competency well above average in international and intercultural environments.
We have also witnessed Kerri’s brilliant change management skills: she shows leadership while never losing sight of the interest of all stakeholders; she advises without forcing, taking into account the time needed for the necessary adjustments; she works hard and is meticulous without counting. She constructively challenges, looking at decisions from all angles, reframing the choices, enriching options with her extensive experience and networks, and trusts the talents and skills of her fellow co-workers, taking supportive actions during crucial moments. She is comfortable working in teams and strikes collaborative relationships with the people she works with. The ease with which she gets along with people makes her an excellent team player. She is quick to react and proactive in dealing with difficult situations. She is always an asset to any team she works with, and INTA has deep respect for Ms Farnsworth’s contributions to people-centred urbanism.”