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Gail is a recognized thought leader and published author with books on transformation, technology (AI, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, data), business strategy and board leadership. Her latest books, titled “Leading the Agile Enterprise – Volume 1 and 2” are treatises for leaders and organizations to lead transformation. Gail also has co-published multiple doctoral research studies, journal articles, and research briefs on technology leadership, strategy, digital transformation, AI, Cloud, sustainability, program management, and product management.
Author
Dr.Gail Ferreira
Gail is a forward thinking technology executive with experience creating at scale products and solutions. As a recognized thought leader, Gail has authored two books, and acted as a co-author for several other books, manuscripts, and publications. Gail has experience speaking at internationally recognized industry forums as a keynote speaker, panelist, and workshop speaker.
Books
Leading the Agile Enterprise
Vol 2, February 2021
Leading the Agile Enterprise
Vol 1, May 2017
The Refractive Thinker: Vol IX
Vol IX: Effective Business Practices in Leadership and Emerging Technologies: e-Chap6: Classroom to Boardroom: Emerging Technologies for Effective Presentations
The Refractive Thinker: Vol IV
Ethics, Leadership, and Globalization; Ch 8: Exploring the Transactional and Transformational Leadership Characteristics of Social Networking Communications
The Refractive Thinker®: Vol II
Research Methodology, Second Edition; Ch 9: AnExploration of New Paradigms for Research
Journal Articles
Using Lean Thinking to Accelerate DevOps Performance for Agile Teams, CM Crossroads
How to Use a Suggestion Box Effectively, Quartz Publications
Presentation History
HMG Strategy, October 17, 2023
Executive Panel Moderator: Visionary Leadership: Driving a Modern AI Enterprise and a Secure Digital Agenda
ISC2 East Bay Chapter, July 2023, Pleasanton, CA
Keynote – “Putting the “T” in Trust for Transformation”
Global CIO Institute, July 2023, Stanford University, Stanford, CA.
Keynote – “Connect the Dots: Linking Strategy to Execution”
Panel Discussion – The Future of IT Leadership
Business Transformation & Operational Excellence in Financial Services Live
March 2023
Finding your North Star: Using Principles to Transform Organizations
University of California, 2019 – 2022
Principle Based Leadership for Agile Leaders (2-day workshop)
Scrum Professionals, November 2022 (virtual)
Finding your North Star to Transform Organizations
Institute for Behavioral and Applied Management (IBAM 29) (virtual), October 2022
Applied management and leadership in the digital age: transformation leadership challenges
Finfluenced Interview with Dr. Gail Ferreira: Empathic Banking Trends, 2021
ITSM Academy:
Webinar: Agile Transformation at Scale with Dr. Gail Ferreira
Agile Alliance Presentations
Show Me the Money! Defining Enterprise Value at Scale
Start your Engines! Accelerating DevOps Performance using Lean Metrics
Hoshin Kanri: Collaborating to Chart and Manage Strategies
Other Presentations:
Research
Challenges with Multicultural Leadership for Project Managers: A Qualitative Multiple Case Study, Harrison Nnaji {University Reviewer}
Community Activities
Athena Alliance, April 2023 – Present