Vaughan Broderick

Wiley

Co-Author, Innovation in Action

Helping organisations become future-ready & thrive in constant disruption through field-tested human-centred innovation methods

- Customer insights
- Customer experience design
- Growth strategy
- Service design
- Lean innovation methods
- Workshop design and facilitation
– Human-centred design capability programmes

🔥 Highlighted Testimonials:

"The experience was so positive and impactful for us that we have asked Vaughan back on numerous occasions to assist us with designing services.  His expertise in design thinking coupled with an engaging personal style makes him a valued member of the team that is transforming our organisation." 
- Nick Scott, General Manager, Service Delivery, Brackenridge

"Vaughan facilitated our value proposition workshop as we were at a loss as to how to get started. Vaughan skilfully challenged our thinking through a range of activities and questioning, and we left the workshops feeling a sense of clarity, newfound enthusiasm and collective understanding. We would not hesitate to use Vaughan again in the future.” 
- Sara Luckman, Strategy Manager, NZ Young Farmers

"The group greatly appreciated the interactive nature of the program combined with the opportunity to think and reflect on how the practices and skills developed would benefit the public sector and challenges with which they are grappling. Thanks Vaughan, hopefully we can repeat this next year." 
- Dr. Chris Vas, General Manager Food Innovation Precinct, Western Australia

Founder - Innovation Lab

University of Canterbury

Lecturer - Innovation by Design - July 2023 - Present

- Teaching human-centred design to business masters students.

Guest Coach - Executive MBA March 2023 - Present

- Coaching MBA innovation students

Mentor - Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Mar 2021- Present

- Mentoring student founders to utilise design thinking and lean innovation methods

Impact Lead - Centre for Entrepreneurship - July 2023 - Present

Innovation Lecturer - Executive MBA Coach - Startup Coach

Festival for the Future

Guest innovation workshop facilitator at Aotearoa’s biggest leadership and innovation summit.

Guest Workshop Facilitator

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

Authoring training content on Business Models, Value Propositions, Pitching & Storytelling, Strategy and Creative Problem-solving using a design thinking approach

Author - Strategy and Creative Problem-solving

Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury

Helping public sector organisations use design thinking to collaborate, innovate and create more insight driven, human-centric organisations.

+ Design thinking projects
+ Workshop facilitation
+ Design research
+ Prototyping and testing

Design Thinking Coach

Brackenridge Services Ltd

Helping to reimagine, redesign and implement service and system change to meet regulatory requirements, exceed client and stakeholder experiences and outcomes. So far, we have redesigned the assessment and transition process for individual service offerings that have resulted in reduced lead time, improved quality, reduced risk and increased customer experience and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:
Co-designing service and innovation
Stakeholder engagement and communication
Amplifying the voice of the customer
Change leadership and embedding new ways of working

Change and Innovation Project Manager

Consulting in the social services sector as part of my MBA (and post-graduation), I am leading the digital transformation of Life Storybooks for young people in care. This project requires multi-stakeholder management, the development and maintenance of key relationships across all levels, meeting and surpassing key project deliverables and the development of effective change leadership implementation strategies.

The project necessitated the effective use of design thinking, lean and change leadership methodologies to manage various stages of the project and included the establishment of the additional project supporting elements such as foundation and design principles, organisational structures and development specifications.

Innovation Project Manager

Sabbatical

Taking a year off to travel with my family provided a great opportunity for many amazing experiences together. The most valuable part was how we developed personally and as a family when confronted with challenges and obstacles that required adaptability, problem-solving, teamwork and coping skills.

World Traveler

Broderick Consulting Ltd

Broderick Consulting was in the business of helping clients achieve their financial goals. I founded and grew a successful business serving hundreds of clients throughout New Zealand until a successful sale was executed.

Founder and Adviser 

Innovation coach helping you & your organisation thrive in disruption | Teaching proven practical methods to help people innovate | UC MBA | Follow for posts about startups, innovation & leadership

Innovation shouldn’t feel like pressure without progress.

Yet many leaders I work with are stuck in exactly that space.

They’re expected to move fast—but don’t have time to think.
They’re leading innovation—but unclear whether they’re solving the right problem.
They’ve run strategy sessions and pilots—but can’t make the change stick.

I help leaders and teams slow down where it matters—so they can move faster where it counts.

My work focuses on four key challenges:

Understanding the real problem behind the problem (no more jumping to solutions)
Designing smarter decisions in complexity (move forward with clarity, not chaos)
Aligning teams and stakeholders (so change feels shared, not forced)
Implementing innovation that sticks (not stalls)

I blend psychology, human-centred design, and practical strategy to help people turn insight into action - especially when the stakes are high and the path isn’t obvious.

As an innovation coach, advisor and educator, I’ve supported 225+ teams across business, government, and education to design smarter decisions and lead real change.

I’m known as The Slow Strategist - not because I move slowly, but because I help leaders pause where it matters most. Before assumptions harden. Before decisions get baked in. Before “solution mode” derails the real work.

I’m the co-author of Innovation in Action: Unlock Curiosity, Creativity and Clarity with the DUCTRI Method, and I write a weekly newsletter read by 10,000+ professionals who want to lead with confidence - not chaos.

Earlier in my career, I founded and scaled a financial services business to 2,000+ clients and $500M in assets. Burnout led to a complete reinvention: I sold the company, travelled through 23 countries with my family, completed an Exec MBA, and retrained in human-centred innovation.

That reset equipped me with the real skills leaders need to thrive in a VUCA world: slowing down to think clearly, making human-centred decisions in ambiguity, and turning insight into action.

If you’re:
	•	Leading innovation on a complex challenge
	•	Building something new from scratch
	•	Or stuck trying to make change stick

…here’s how I can help:

1. Read by 10,000+ smart professionals each week
-> https://vaughanbroderick.com/newsletter/

2. Join 275+ smart innovators on the Innovation in Action book waitlist:
-> https://vaughanbroderick.com/the-ductri-playbook/

3. Workshops | Consulting | Speaking | Innovation Training
-> Let’s have a conversation: DM me

Research Associate

Co-authoring academic research papers on innovation and design thinking.

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The Digital Butterfly

The Digital Butterfly is a membership community designed to empower IT professionals, especially women, by providing tailored content tracks that focus on both soft skills and core competencies essential for career advancement. With over 20 years of industry experience behind it, The Digital Butterfly offers expert guidance, practical resources, and a supportive network, helping members stand out and succeed in today’s competitive job market. This cost-effective platform is your go-to resource for continuous learning and professional growth in the IT industry.

Founder

Red Lobster

Led a cross-functional team of product managers, developers, and QA engineers in defining the digital strategy and creating outcome-based roadmaps. Provided guidance in developing requirements and orchestrating external vendor teams to ensure successful delivery on our ecommerce and mobile platforms, employing Agile product development and Design Thinking methodologies to enhance process efficiency and product quality. Additionally, supported the Red Lobster steering committee, by facilitating the annual strategy development, initiative planning, and execution.

Sr. Director Digital Project Management & Product Development

AdventHealth

Led team of 70 that includes the Portfolio Management Office, QA, Business Process Transformation, and Lean Agile Center teams responsible for testing, portfolio management, agile maturity, and change management best practices for the AdventHealth IT organization. Guided planning and delivery of an annual portfolio and roadmap of over 200 initiatives, including product releases for the online patient portal. In addition, introduced test automation for AdventHealth IT.

Director, Portfolio & Program Delivery Office

Universal Orlando Resort

Responsible for the planning, organizing, execution, monitoring, and reporting of all programs and projects across the Universal Parks & Resorts Technology portfolio in partnership with Enterprise Architecture, Product Management, and Digital Experience Stakeholders. Led and develop a talented team of 25, including Sr. Managers, Managers, Project Managers, Program Managers, Release Train Engineers, Technical & Business Analysts, and Scrum Masters. For my delivery and leadership capabilities, I was awarded Universal Orlando’s highest award, Excellence in Leadership.

Director, Program & Project Management

Leadership over strategy, planning, and delivery of technology and digital portfolios with a team of scrum masters, project managers, and analysts.

Sr. Manager, PMO 

Managed product delivery releases for universalorlando.com content and ecommerce platforms and mobile app.

Manager, Solution Delivery 

Implemented new UniversalOrlando.com website.

Program Manager 

The Walt Disney Company

Manager of Technology 

PMO Manager

Technology Delivery Manager

Technical Lead / Solution Engineer

Technology Executive | AI Power User | Creator of The Digital Butterfly

Hello, I'm Leilani - a technology executive, founder, and digital strategist dedicated to empowering teams and IT professionals to navigate the complexities of technological change with confidence and resilience.

With over 20 years of experience in Information Technology, working with large organizations such as Disney and Universal, I specialize in digital transformation, program and product management, and process improvement. My passion lies in guiding individuals and teams through their digital transformation journeys, focusing on strategy, planning, execution, and managing the complexities of change.

My approach centers on forging a clear vision and creating synergies between strategy, program and product development, and delivery excellence. I am committed to fostering a culture of empathy and understanding, ensuring that every team member grasps the 'why' behind their work. This dedication not only drives project success but also builds a foundation for sustainable growth and innovation in the digital landscape.

Facing organizational overwhelm or seeking to advance your career as an IT leader? Follow me for insights and tips on program and product management, digital transformation, leadership, and leveraging AI to boost productivity and creativity.

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Leilani Batty, PMI-ACP, PMP, SA

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