Deepa John Iteration Manager, Nine
About Deepa John
Deepa John is an Iteration Manager at Nine, with 17 years of experience in the software industry, having held diverse roles from Software Engineer to Iteration Manager. She has worked across multiple industries, including Media, Gambling, Travel, and Transportation.
As an Agile practitioner, Deepa is dedicated to building high-performance teams by fostering collaboration, trust, and continuous improvement. She thrives in dynamic environments where adaptability and innovation are key to driving success and enhancing team efficiency.
Known for her supportive leadership style, Deepa fosters a human-centric approach, creating empowering spaces for individuals and teams to grow and deliver impactful results. Her focus is on cultivating a culture of simplicity and open communication, where teams can thrive and achieve their goals.
Session The Rescue Mission Game: building agility through collaboration
with Suryaletha Surendran – Iteration Manager, Nine
Can you imagine a rescue mission delayed because rigid processes prevent quick action when every second counts?
This high-stakes scenario reflects the challenges organisations face across industries, where fixed structures and processes often stifle adaptability in critical moments.
The Rescue Mission Game, designed for leaders, change agents, and Agile enthusiasts, is an exciting, hands-on session where participants explore how prioritising people, trust, and collaboration leads to better outcomes. Drawing on real-life examples from our media industry experience, including the high-pressure Olympics that spanned across the entire organisation, we had to navigate multiple factors, including our brands, diverse audiences, commercial priorities, and operational demands. This session inspires attendees to build resilient teams and foster collaboration, even in high-pressure and dynamic situations within their organisations.