Transforming to an Agile Organization

Ways of Working; Power Skills

Katherine Ajk

Business Transformation and Process Excellence Leader

Management Consultant

About the Presentation

As organizations consider transitioning to new development approaches, understanding the journey and ensuring team alignment is crucial for success. Agile is not just about using buzzwords; it’s about how an organization strategically plans, adapts, and embraces change. Join me to uncover the essence of agile and how it can transform your development process.

Learning Objectives:

·         Learn a few key elements of a successful agile PMO

·         How to reduce risk in an agile transformation

·         Tools to bring visibility to a Portfolio/PMO

·         What can you do as a leader in transformation

About Katherine Ajk

Katherine Ajk is a results-driven strategist with 20+ years of experience in business transformation, operational excellence, and scaling organizations. She specializes in portfolio management, Waterfall and Agile methodologies, and process optimization.

She has successfully driven strategic initiatives across organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 50 companies, leading large-scale transformations, process automation, and operational improvements.

Katherine holds an MBA from Northeastern University and a BA from the University of the Pacific. She is a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, and CSM. A proven leader, she excels at driving efficiency, innovation, and business growth.

In her free time, she enjoys staying active and spending quality time with her husband and their beloved pets, two Maltese and a cat. To maintain balance and wellness, she is an avid Peloton rider, passionate about paddling, and a regular at her local Pilates studio.