Integrity: The Pathway to Exceptional Performance

What to expect
In fast-paced and complex work environments, alignment is critical. This session explores how integrity enables teams to collaborate more effectively and deliver reliable results. Integrity is often viewed as a personal value, but it is also a critical factor that influences how teams collaborate to perform effectively, systems function smoothly, and organizations achieve stronger outcomes.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the relationship between integrity, workability, and performance.
2. Recognize how misalignment between commitments and actions affects team outcomes.
3. Identify practices that help teams collaborate and deliver results effectively.
About the speaker
Suganya Umachandran is an Information Technology Manager with the State of Michigan – Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB), where she leads and supports technology initiatives that enable critical public services across the State of Michigan. With over 19 years of experience with the State of Michigan, she has collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver technology solutions that enhance operational effectiveness, strengthen digital capabilities, and improve service delivery for state agencies.
Suganya holds a master’s degree in engineering and has contributed to several statewide initiatives recognized for innovation and IT excellence in the public sector, supporting technology solutions that deliver meaningful impact for government services.
She is passionate about leadership and organizational practices that enable teams to work effectively and consistently deliver strong outcomes.



