Erika Barden
Erika is a trusted Agile advisor to Executive and Senior Leadership teams across New Zealand. She connects organisational strategy with delivery and helps build high-performing teams who provide value in a fast and fun way.
With 25 years’ experience in delivery and change management, Erika has led successful transformations in NZ, the UK and Ireland. She now focuses on bringing Agile ways of working to corporate and government clients.
As Head of Transformation for Fr@nk Innovation & Transformation, Erika blends research and continuous learning with practical experience across multiple sectors. While she holds ‘traditional’ PRINCE2 and PMP certifications, for the last decade Erika has been passionate about all things agile. Her Master of Advanced Leadership thesis was on Agile leadership and delivery, and she has had articles published locally and internationally.
Erika is also a certified SAFe® and ICAgile trainer, and Emotional Culture Deck practitioner. Being passionate about people and positive work environments, Erika is a sought-after trainer, conference speaker and event facilitator.
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