Speaking
Conference speaker, workshop facilitator & track host.
Katharine brings 25 years of enterprise transformation experience to the stage — combining practitioner depth with engaging, actionable delivery. She speaks on AI adoption, value stream management, strategy execution, and leadership.
Talk Menu
Available talks & workshops.
From Flow Metrics to Business Outcomes
Why most VSM implementations stall and how to fix them.
The AI Value Gap
A 90-day AI adoption framework that starts with outcomes, not tools.
Your Strategy Is Fine. Your Operating System Is the Problem.
For founders and mid-market CEOs stuck between vision and execution.
When Transformation Stalls
How to diagnose and restore enterprise execution fast.
Flow in the Factory
VSM for mid-market hardware-software companies that ship atoms and bits.
Why OKRs Alone Won't Save You
Connecting strategy to delivery with Flow.
From Engineer to Transformation Executive
For women in technology and leadership.
The Five Transformations That Stick
For Lean-Agile practitioners and coaches.
All talks can be adapted as keynotes, breakout sessions, or half-day workshops. Custom topics available on request.
Past Speaking & Teaching
Where Katharine has spoken.
Year
Event
Topic
2023
QCon New York
Track Host & Speaker
"Optimizing Teams for Fast Flow" / "Conversational Software Delivery: Leveraging AI to Identify and Address Inefficiencies"
2026
CNY Women's Network Summit
Speaker
Founder, Chajka Enterprises
2022
SAFe Summit
Speaker
Flow Metrics in SAFe
2021–2025
Planview Flow Framework Events
Speaker & Facilitator
VSM, Flow Methodology, AI Adoption
Ongoing
Syracuse University
Adjunct Professor
Graduate & Undergraduate Agile Project Management
2023 · Track Host & Speaker
QCon New York
"Optimizing Teams for Fast Flow" / "Conversational Software Delivery: Leveraging AI to Identify and Address Inefficiencies"
2026 · Speaker
CNY Women's Network Summit
Founder, Chajka Enterprises
2022 · Speaker
SAFe Summit
Flow Metrics in SAFe
2021–2025 · Speaker & Facilitator
Planview Flow Framework Events
VSM, Flow Methodology, AI Adoption
Ongoing · Adjunct Professor
Syracuse University
Graduate & Undergraduate Agile Project Management
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Interested in having Katharine speak?
Whether it's a keynote, panel, or workshop — let's talk about what your audience needs and how to make it count.