UPCOMING & PAST SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

People, process, and technology – it’s that simple. A structured, proactive approach to change management can make all the difference when it comes to enabling and empowering AI adoption, responding in times of crisis and navigating organizational and personal change. 

In this session we’ll discuss, through real use cases, how the understanding and balance of people, process, and technology is what keeps us sane, makes high-performing teams tick, and organizations succeed.

Enterprise architecture feels like a conceptual mountain of technology – which unfortunately is true. Organizations today are investing in endless platforms, software, and features, much of it is AI. Enterprise Architects is a role many leaders don’t know they need until it’s too late, resulting in continued silos and cumbersome processes that cost too much and don’t provide business value, but stick around because the c-suite committed to investing in it despite not understanding it.

Women represent less than a quarter of EAs, some reports even less than 15%. Over the course of my career, I have been tapped on the shoulder for roles and chased others. All roads have led me to Enterprise Architecture and I didn’t even know it. Women bring unique qualities to the table and if we have to bring our own chair, so be it!

In this session, I’ll share my journey and three lessons to articulate why women should consider EA as a role and what you can do to explore this job type. For hiring managers, I’ll highlight why hiring a woman and/or those with non-linear or IT backgrounds is a distinct advantage and how to support/retain a female EA.

Situational leadership is a ‘what’s in it for us’ model where a foundational level of trust is table stakes in managing a team and adaptation is key. Whether you are Athos, a loyal and honorable servant leader; Porthos, competitive and seeking glory; or Aramis, a charming strategist – trust, empathy, and active listening are skills every leader needs to deepen trust, build relationships, and transform organizations. 

In this session we’ll discuss how our trio of leaders would approach hidden workspace exposures, advocacy, and prioritization, all while building a culture of trust.

What is permission and consent management? Who are the stakeholders? Why does it matter?

Privacy laws around the United States are evolving and consumer expectations are getting higher everyday. Understanding the framework and fundamentals are important to not only efficiently establishing and/or maintaining compliance but also making the most of your first-party data.

In this session, we will establish foundational understanding of what is consent management; how organizations can meet internal goals and data governance needs; discuss related activities that support identity management and data governance (like cookie tracking and clean rooms); and review how to approach looking for technologies that can help you manage this (no specific platforms are endorsed).