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Credentials:

Kanban
University

Kanban
University

Kanban
University

Kanban
University

Kanban
University

Kanban
University

Scrum Alliance

Scrum Alliance

Scrum Alliance

ICAgile


Agile Coaching
Certified Expert

Project Management Institute

Agile Certified
Practitioner

Project Management Institute

.Project Management
Professional

Masters Certificate in Project Management

George Washington University
2012

Certified Executive Coach (CEC)

Royal Roads University
Victoria, B.C., Canada
2014

BSc. Computer Science

University of Victoria British Columbia, Canada

Current and Past Partners:

Computer Associates

Rally
Software

HugeIO

Next Wave
Agility

SquirrelNorth

Agile Earth

ThreeBridge
Solutions

NTT Data
Federal Services

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Brad Hughes

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Brad helps leaders remove delays, improve collaboration, and create flow for faster, smarter decision-making—unlocking the business advantage of flow-based agility.

A Kanban Coach, Trainer, and Enterprise Agility Consultant, Brad has 25+ years of experience in IT, software development, infrastructure operations, and business operations. He specializes in helping executives, managers, and teams eliminate delays, improve decision-making, and establish predictable workflows that drive efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer experience.

Brad began his career in IT and infrastructure operations, working with business and technology teams to improve service delivery and agility. Now, as a consultant, he partners with Fortune 20 organizations in finance, insurance, healthcare, cybersecurity, manufacturing, and transportation, coaching senior leaders and executives on flow-based agility and modern management methods.

Through enterprise-wide Kanban coaching and training, Brad has helped hundreds of leaders, managers, and teams improve service delivery, leadership capability, and operational efficiency. His training and coaching have transformed management paradigms, with leaders attributing their career growth and business success to the coaching they received.

Brad is the Founder of True North Agile and holds multiple industry credentials, including Accredited Kanban Consultant (AKC), Accredited Kanban Trainer (AKT), Kanban Leadership Professional (KLP), Certified Executive Coach (CEC), Professional Certified Coach (PCC), and Kanban Coaching Professional (KCP).

He earned a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Victoria and a Certified Executive Coach credential from Royal Roads University.
Achieve your goals

Training. Coaching. Consulting.

I’ve been fostering change since 2003 and empowering organizations through enterprise, business, and flow agility coaching, consulting, and training since 2014.

Training programs

I provide training through classes, workshops, and simulations. Some of my classes offer a mix of these formats. Each session is an interactive learning experience designed to help you achieve your professional and organizational goals.

Flexible schedule

Based in the US or Canada? Let’s connect and explore how we can partner to bring everyone together, whether in person or online.

Tailored for Your Needs

Every business and organization is unique. I tailor my coaching, training, and consulting to your specific challenges and goals, ensuring a practical and effective path to agility.

Testimonials

You are in Good Care...

I didn't think remote training on kanban would be so engaging and informative.

Database Administrator

Great class!  Thank you so much.

Team Leader and Compliance Expert

Great stuff--great presentation, great discussions!

Platforms Systems Engineer and Architect

The instructors were very knowledgeable and engaging, and did a nice job fielding questions.

Technical Researcher

Wonderful experience! Keep up the good work. Eventually, we will all be using Kanban and that will be a great outcome!

Manager, Delivery Owner

Loved your class and all training you are providing our company.  Of course, being a coach, I am biased in favor of what you teach.

Agile Coach

... and in Good Company!

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