Our tree tells a simple story about how clarity grows.
The soil is data. It’s raw, plentiful, sometimes messy. Without healthy soil, nothing strong takes root.
The roots are information. They organize the soil, filter noise, and move what matters into a living system. Good roots turn piles of facts into something you can use.
The trunk and leaves are knowledge. This is where structure shows. Patterns appear. People see the same picture. Decisions get faster, and teams align. Knowledge is visible, it carries weight, and it feeds the whole.
The acorns are wisdom. They’re small but powerful. Wisdom is knowledge used with judgment and care, then shared so others can plant new forests. It travels, it teaches, and it turns a good decision into a better habit, and habits into culture.
At Sage Solutions, this is our promise: help you cultivate the soil, grow reliable roots, build a strong canopy, and keep seeding what works so it spreads.
Dr. Jeff Allen
Dr. Jeff Allen is a Regents Professor of Information Science at the University of North Texas and a leading voice on organizational wisdom, evidence-based decision-making, and workforce transformation. With over three decades of experience in knowledge management and human resource development, he helps leaders and teams move beyond information to sound judgment and meaningful action.
As Founding Director of the Center for Knowledge Solutions and the HumanWorks Lab, Dr. Allen has worked with government, industry, and higher education to improve how organizations learn, share what they know, and apply insight at scale. His work bridges individual experience and collective wisdom to support better decisions in real-world conditions.
In addition to his applied work, Dr. Allen has played a significant leadership role in academic publishing, serving as Founding Editor of Learning and Performance Quarterly, Editor-in-Chief of Performance Improvement Quarterly, and Editor of Career and Technical Education Research.
He is the author of Fostering Wisdom at Work, which examines how people and organizations can thrive amid complexity and change. His ongoing research, writing, and mentorship continue to shape the future of knowledge leadership and workforce development.