Audrey Boydston
Organizational Health / Change Leadership / Strategy Development
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Audrey Boydston is a distinguished Leadership Coach and Master Facilitator with over 25 years of experience in product delivery and strategy development. She excels in bridging the gap between strategy and execution through intentional interactions and guided collaborations with senior leadership teams. Audrey co-created a virtual edition of the "Training from the BACK of the Room!" course alongside Sharon Bowman and ten Certified Trainers worldwide. She also trains offerings from Crucial Learning, Lego Strategic Play, and The Table Group, and volunteers for a high school entrepreneurship program.
Audrey is the President of Thoughtful Agile, LLC. and an expert on The Agile Network. As a sought-after presenter at leadership conferences globally, Audrey holds numerous certifications in Leadership, Coaching, Facilitation, Agile, and Project Management highlighting her expertise and commitment to professional development. She brings a unique perspective shaped by leadership roles at prominent Fortune 500 financial institutions.
She has a BA in English Literature from Wittenberg University and Master’s Certificates in Program Management (GWCPgM) and Project Management (GWCPM) from The George Washington University.
Intentional Purpose: How Successful Products Align with Vision and Communities
Successful products are more than just solutions to consumer needs—they are embodiments of purpose, aligned with a broader vision and deeply connected to communities. In this presentation, we explore the relationship between purpose-driven products, organizational vision, and the communities they serve. We explore how companies harness their core values and vision to craft products that resonate with consumers on a deeper level, fostering loyalty and advocacy.
Through real-world examples, we will examine how companies have effectively integrated purpose into their product development processes, resulting in business success and positive global impact. We will also explore the role of communities in shaping product evolution, from co-creation and feedback to advocacy and support. Join us as we uncover the strategies and insights behind successful products that not only meet market demands but also inspire and empower communities towards a shared vision of a better future.
Learning Outcomes
1. Explore strategies for establishing connection points between products and organizational vision and values to drive positive social impact.
2. Gather techniques to cultivate authentic connections with communities throughout the product development journey.
3. Gain insights from real-life experiences showing successful integration of purpose into product strategies.
The Toxic Takedown…Getting back in the game
Agile transformations are shifting, and with them, roles once considered essential are being redefined—or even eliminated. It’s not because of the people; it’s about the roles themselves. When Agile first took hold, many professionals—Project Managers, Business Analysts, Process Improvement Analysts, and more—were reassigned in what I call ‘bulk role reassignments’, often placed into predefined Agile roles without considering the full range of their diverse skillsets or career aspirations.
Now, as Agile continues to evolve, it’s time to take a fresh look at those skills and integrate them into reshaped roles for the future.
In this interactive workshop, participants will engage in a hands-on exploration of their strengths and passion areas, reflect on learned experiences, and generate ideas to explore new career possibilities within the Agile realm. They will create personalized roadmaps to reposition themselves in today’s Agile world—considering adaptations to their existing role, redefining what roles they would like to pursue in the future, and even exploring new skills they would like to gain that may lead them to new roles altogether.
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