Topic:
Traditional Agile/Lean/DevOps metrics like velocity and cycle time focus on technical performance but often fail to resonate with business stakeholders or connect those metrics to business impact or outcome. This session introduces a new approach to metrics that connect technical KPIs to business goals, ensuring execs, customers, developers and team members all align on what numbers matter and what success looks like.
Attendees will explore metrics that balance technical excellence with business impact, such as customer satisfaction, feature adoption rates, and the cost of delay. Real-world examples will demonstrate how to create a shared understanding between technical teams and leadership to drive more informed, collaborative decisions.
Takeaways:
1. Discover metrics that align technical progress with business goals.
2. Gain tools for creating a shared language and business/customer mindset around success metrics.
3. Learn techniques for communicating technical performance in business terms that execs, customers and stakeholders understand.
Join our host, John Halberstadt, to navigate the revolution of Agentic AI. Register now to secure your spot and be part of this important discussion.
About John:
John Halberstadt is an executive consultant and thought leader in Product and Project leadership, Lean Portfolio Management, and enterprise strategy. With nearly three decades of leadership experience—including roles as CIO, CTO, and VP of Technology—he specializes in helping organizations transition to product-centric operating models that foster innovation, customer value, and business agility.
As Vice President of Consulting at LitheSpeed, John collaborates with Fortune 500 companies, international non-profits, and government agencies to drive meaningful change. He focuses on aligning strategy with execution across industries such as finance, healthcare, insurance, retail, utilities, and AI-driven enterprises. His expertise includes scaling Agile beyond IT, integrating AI into Agile workflows, and establishing Agile Value Management Offices (VMOs) to maximize business outcomes.
John’s leadership philosophy centers on people. He believes that while frameworks and technology support transformation, lasting change happens when leaders, teams, and individuals embrace new ways of thinking and working. His approach emphasizes empowerment, adaptability, and creating environments where teams can innovate and thrive.
A frequent speaker at PMI events and industry conferences, John shares practical insights on Agile, Project and Product leadership, the product operating model, and leveraging AI to drive business agility. His sessions combine executive-level strategy with actionable takeaways, making complex transformations approachable and achievable.
Outside of work, John enjoys exploring the outdoors, hiking with his rescue pitbull, Elliott, and taking in the rugged landscapes of Nevada, from the Sierras to Red Rocks.
Connect with John on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jhalberstadt
