Johanna Rothman

Johanna Rothman, known as the Pragmatic Manager, is recognized for her expertise in management, agile product development, and organizational leadership. Through Rothman Consulting Group, Inc., Rothman has guided clients in experimenting with agile and lean methodologies across all aspects of product development, helping organizations achieve greater management agility and improved business outcomes.

Rothman is the author of 21 books, numerous articles, and thousands of blog posts covering a wide range of topics in management and product development. Her works include the Jolt Productivity Award-winning "Manage It! Your Guide to Modern, Pragmatic Project Management" and "Behind Closed Doors: Secrets of Great Management" (with Esther Derby), as well as the comprehensive "Modern Management Made Easy" series: "Practical Ways to Manage Yourself," "Practical Ways to Lead and Serve (Manage) Others," and "Practical Ways to Lead an Innovative Organization." "From Chaos to Successful Distributed Agile Teams" (co-authored with Mark Kilby) serves as a resource for organizations managing geographically dispersed teams. "Effective Public Speaking: How to Use Content Marketing With Stories to Show Your Value" demonstrates Rothman's commitment to supporting professionals in amplifying their expertise and reach.

Rothman served as the Agile 2009 conference chair and cochaired the first edition of the Agile Practice Guide, a collaborative effort between Agile Alliance and PMI designed to help traditional project managers begin applying agile methodologies in their work. Her leadership in developing this industry resource highlights her influence in the agile and project management communities.

A frequent speaker at industry conferences such as Agile + DevOps East, Dubai International Project Management Forum, and the No Fluff Just Stuff symposia series, Rothman addresses topics including agile transformation, leadership, and organizational change. Her practical, experience-based approach is adaptable to a variety of organizational contexts. Rothman works with leaders and managers as a trusted advisor, enabling them to explore alternatives and make informed decisions. Her expertise and direct communication style resonate with audiences from frontline managers to C-suite executives.