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Join the Bluegrass IIBA Chapter for an exclusive virtual event featuring special guest author Shane Hastie as he discusses his groundbreaking book, "The Rock Crusher: A Model for Flow-Based Backlog Management." In today's fast-paced business environment, effective backlog management is crucial for project success. Shane's innovative approach challenges traditional methods and offers practical solutions to transform how business analysts prioritize and manage work. Thursday, September 18, 2025 | Virtual Event | 6PM - 8:0 PM EDT | Special Guest Author: Shane Hastie, Co-Author of The Rock Crusher: A Model for Flow-Based Backlog Management Presented by Steph Hawkins, Vice President, Community Engagement and Outreach, Bluegrass IIBA Chapter

During this interactive session, Shane will:

    •    Share insights on flow-based management techniques that optimize productivity
    •    Discuss his motivation behind developing the Rock Crusher model
    •    Explain how business analysis professionals can implement these principles immediately
    •    Answer your questions about applying these concepts in various organizational contexts

Whether you're struggling with overwhelming backlogs, seeking to improve team efficiency, or simply interested in cutting-edge BA practices, this session promises valuable takeaways for professionals at all levels.

Shane Hastie brings extensive expertise in business analysis and agile methodologies to this discussion, offering unique perspectives that blend theory with practical application.

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with a leading voice in the field and elevate your backlog management approach!

Our Special Guest Author: Shane Hastie, Co-Author of The Rock Crusher: A Model for Flow-Based Backlog Management
 

Over the last 40+ years Shane Hastie has been a practitioner and leader of developers, testers, trainers, project managers and business analysts, helping teams to deliver results that align with overall business objectives.  

He spent nearly five years with ICAgile as the Director of Agile Learning Programs and then Director of Community Development. Before joining ICAgile he spent 15 years as a professional trainer, coach and consultant specialising in Agile practices, business analysis, project management, requirements, testing and methodologies for SoftEd in Australia, New Zealand and around the world. 

He has worked with large and small organisations, from individual teams to large transformations all around the world. He draws on four decades of practical experience across all levels of Information Technology and software intensive product development.

He has extensive experience implementing and applying design thinking, service design and user experience design in a wide range of organisations. 

 

Presented by: Steph Hawkins, Vice President, Community Engagement and Outreach, Bluegrass IIBA Chapter
 
Stephanie Hawkins, MSIA, CISA is the Vice President of Community Outreach and Engagement for the Bluegrass IIBA Chapter. She has over 25 years of experience in the Information Technology field focusing on enterprise IT transformation, business analysis, project management, data governance, IT risk, and controls. She holds a Master's degree in Information Assurance (MSIA) from Walsh College and is a Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA).

 

 
 
 
 
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