Years of coaching experience
Bonnie Slater
Agile/ Ways of working Coach
Wellington,Wellington
Summary
I am an experienced Agile Leader and Coach with a long track record of success in coaching leaders, stakeholders and teams in software and non-software environments. I am experienced and comfortable working with both groups and individuals to drive a continuous improvement mindset to make a positive impact. I have a human-centric approach to everything I do. I work hard to connect establish build trust and confidence to find the spaces where we can collaborate to succeed. In the stakeholder and leadership space I am looking to coach via alignment, transparency, experimentation and relentless improvement. I have a deep passion for bringing out the potential that is locked in each of us through coaching and influencing to meet the outcomes of the business while also creating an environment where people can thrive. I am a values-led person, who aims to work in environments that will positively impact people and the world that we live in. I am a life-long learner and experienced trainer.
Overview
8
8
20
20
Years of preofessional experience
Work History
Principal Advisor - Ways of Working
TE WHATU ORA- Health NZ
Wellington, New Zealand
2024 - Current
- Enable Data and Digital functions to operate efficiently by providing support as a key member of the Ways of Working team.
- Contribute to the success of the Ways of Working team by providing support, driving continuous improvement, and strengthening relationships.
- Provides support across portfolio of critical projects.
- Mentored, coached, and guided individuals in optimising their work structures to form and sustain high-performance teams and deliver projects efficiently.
- Ensure Data and Digital support high performance and adaptability.
Agile Coach
MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT (MSD)
Wellington, NZ
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Coached within the Enterprise Agile Team.
- Provided guidance to stakeholders and leadership on implementing scaled Agile practices across portfolios and ARTs.
- Assisted in the integration of Agile practices within various portfolios and teams
- As a certified training practitioner, I provided facilitation and training for SAFe Courses.
Ways of Working Consultant
SENTIFY
Wellington, New Zealand
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Engaged with clients as a contractor through Sentify.
- Supported client's (Transpower) needs around Agile ways of working within the programme of work.
- Provided guidance to Programme Manager and leadership team
- Led a series of workshops to determine the state of the value stream.
Principal Agile Coach
XERO
Wellington, New Zealand
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Enhanced performance as a coach in the Product Practice and Coaching Centre of Excellence
- Led team of Agile Coaches in Accountants and Bookkeepers Division
- Operationalised coaching engagement needs based on organisation, division, and portfolio priorities.
- Agile Coach and facilitator for senior leaders in Tax Portfolio
- Managed critical relationships in division and advocated for global product practice priorities.
- Contributed towards OKRs and goals within the Product Practice and Coaching Programme.
Delivery Lead Coach (Secondment)
XERO
Wellington, New Zealand
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Created role as part of the Future of Xero (FOX) Programme.
- Served as a Lead Delivery Coach, ensuring effective management of FOX Delivery (UI Modernisation) requirements for the Programme.
Product Delivery Coach
XERO
Wellington, New Zealand
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Coach within the Global Product Practice team
- Facilitated achievement and sustainability of high performance in Agile practices by utilizing coaching, mentoring, teaching, and leadership skills with multiple pods and sub-leadership teams.
- Contributed significantly to the hiring of Agile Coaches for this team.
Agile Team Facilitator (ATF)
XERO
Wellington, New Zealand
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Contributed to the Wellington Agile Coaching team as ATF
- Created a thriving Agile environment that fostered collaboration between product owners and software development teams. Ensured consistent, fast delivery of high-quality software to customers.
- Implemented effective strategies for enhancing teamwork through positive reinforcement & team-building initiatives, resulting in improved overall performance and delivery.
Scrum Master/ ICAgile Trainer
BOOST
Wellington, New Zealand
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Supported Agile engineering teams and external clients with adoption and improvement of Agile methods
- Experienced with both Scrum and Kanban methodologies.
- Assisted teams and client to re0imagine their ways of working
- Conducted regular training workshops on Introduction to Agile and collaborated in facilitating monthly ICAgile Agile Professional Certification courses.
Professional Development Executive
NEW ZEALAND FILM COMISSION (NZFC)
Wellington, New Zealand
04.2011 - 07.2016
- Guided and supported the career development of individuals in the screen industry
- Initiated and developed key training courses and oversaw development opportunities
- Successfully established connections with industry guilds, training organizations, emphasizing the importance of gender equality and diversity.
- Organised and facilitated workshops to enhance communication.
- Authored board reports and secured funding approvals in Talent Development.
- Managed funding applications for Talent Development.
Film and Television Production Roles
Various
Wellington, New Zealand
01.2004 - 04.2011
Education
Film and Television Production -
New Zealand Film And Television School
Wellington, NZ01-2003
Bachelor of Arts - Media And Communications
Massey University
Palmerston North01-2002
Skills
- Agile Coach
- Leadership Coach
- People leadership
- Servant-Leader
- Agile Methodologies
- Experienced facilitator and trainer
- Relentless improvement
- Excellent Communicator
- Team building expert
- Value stream mapping
- Design Thinking
- Systems Thinking
Certification
- Leading SAFe Certification 6.0, SAFe 2024
- Certified Practice Consultant 6.0, SAFe 2024
- Certified RTE 6.0, SAFe 2023
- Enterprise Coaching Certification, ICAgile, 2022
- Agile Coaching Certification, ICAgile, 2021
- Dare To Lead Training Programme: Executive Coaching, Boma NZ, 2020
- Leader as Coach Programme, Open Door Coaching, 2019
- Crucial Conversations Certification, Vital Smarts, 2017
- Agile Product Ownership Certification, ICAgile, 2016
- Certified Agile Professional Foundation, ICAgile, 2015
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Agile Coach
MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT (MSD)
10.2023 - 05.2024
Ways of Working Consultant
SENTIFY
04.2023 - 10.2023
Principal Agile Coach
XERO
03.2022 - 04.2023
Delivery Lead Coach (Secondment)
XERO
01.2021 - 03.2022
Product Delivery Coach
XERO
01.2019 - 01.2021
Agile Team Facilitator (ATF)
XERO
02.2018 - 01.2019
Scrum Master/ ICAgile Trainer
BOOST
07.2016 - 01.2018
Professional Development Executive
NEW ZEALAND FILM COMISSION (NZFC)
04.2011 - 07.2016
Film and Television Production Roles
Various
01.2004 - 04.2011
Principal Advisor - Ways of Working
TE WHATU ORA- Health NZ
2024 - Current
Film and Television Production -
New Zealand Film And Television School
Bachelor of Arts - Media And Communications
Massey University
- Leading SAFe Certification 6.0, SAFe 2024
- Certified Practice Consultant 6.0, SAFe 2024
- Certified RTE 6.0, SAFe 2023
- Enterprise Coaching Certification, ICAgile, 2022
- Agile Coaching Certification, ICAgile, 2021
- Dare To Lead Training Programme: Executive Coaching, Boma NZ, 2020
- Leader as Coach Programme, Open Door Coaching, 2019
- Crucial Conversations Certification, Vital Smarts, 2017
- Agile Product Ownership Certification, ICAgile, 2016
- Certified Agile Professional Foundation, ICAgile, 2015
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