Speaking & Thought Leadership
Deep, practical insights from the trenches of enterprise transformation
Bringing Real-World Experience to Your Event
I bring deep, practical insights to conferences, panels, and executive sessions. I speak on topics that resonate with leaders who are serious about solving real problems, not just installing frameworks.
Having led major transformation efforts at Boeing across complex, regulated environments, I offer perspectives that go beyond theory to share what actually works in enterprise settings.
Speaking Topics
Flow-Based Product Development in Complex Systems
How to implement lean flow principles in enterprise environments with multiple dependencies, regulatory constraints, and legacy systems.
Agile in Hardware & Regulated Environments
Practical approaches to agile transformation in aerospace, defense, and other highly regulated industries where traditional agile doesn't fit.
Modernizing Program Management for Digital Engineering
Bridging traditional program management with modern delivery practices to support digital transformation initiatives.
Agile Contracting for Government and Large Programs
Structuring contracts and vendor relationships to support iterative delivery while meeting compliance and oversight requirements.
Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement
Building organizational capabilities for sustained change and adaptation in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
From Frameworks to Flow: Real Transformation
Moving beyond surface-level process adoption to create meaningful organizational change that improves delivery outcomes.
Speaking Formats
Keynote Presentations
30-60 minute presentations on transformation strategy and organizational change for conference audiences.
Panel Discussions
Expert panel participation on enterprise agility, digital transformation, and organizational development topics.
Executive Sessions
Private sessions for leadership teams exploring transformation strategy and organizational capability building.
Workshop Facilitation
Interactive sessions combining presentation with hands-on problem-solving for conference attendees.
Selected Appearances
SAFe Summit
Scaling Agile in Complex Systems
Shared insights on implementing SAFe principles in aerospace program environments with multiple regulatory and stakeholder constraints.
Boeing Project Management Week
Modernizing Program Management Practices
Presented on integrating traditional program management with modern delivery practices for digital engineering initiatives.
DoD Weapons Systems Software Summit
Agile Development in Defense Programs
Discussed practical approaches to agile software development within defense program constraints and requirements.
What Audiences Say
"Debbie's presentation was the most practical and actionable content we've had at our conference. She speaks from real experience, not just theory."
— Conference Organizer
"Finally, someone who understands the realities of transformation in large, complex organizations. Her insights were invaluable."
— Executive Attendee
Speaker Resources
For event organizers, I provide:
- Professional bio and headshots
- Customized session abstracts
- Pre-event consultation on content fit
- Promotional materials and social media content
- Post-event follow-up resources for attendees
Want a speaker who's been in the trenches?
I can speak to both executives and engineers with insights born from real experience in complex transformation efforts.
Let's Talk