
Diana Bister
bister consulting
Diana Bister is a Level 3 Ambassador of the Agile Academy, bringing a rare and powerful combination of psychological insight, systemic coaching, and organizational transformation expertise to her work. With over 10 years of experience leading agile transformations and 6 years in management consulting, Diana is deeply focused on guiding leaders and teams toward high performance and lasting cultural change.
With a diploma in psychology and extensive training in transactional analysis and systemic coaching, Diana helps organizations move beyond surface-level frameworks. Whether implementing SAFe, Kanban Flight Levels, or OKRs at scale, she brings clarity, strategic alignment, and a deep human touch to complex transformations. Her mission: to help companies build adaptive, resilient, and emotionally intelligent teams ready to thrive in uncertainty.
Experience
Diana Bister is a transformation specialist with over 16 years of cross-industry experience in leadership development, change management, and agile frameworks at scale. Her unique edge lies in combining organizational agility with deep psychological expertise, allowing her to approach change not just from a systems perspective, but also from a human one.
Her journey began in management consulting, where she spent six years focusing on diagnostics, leadership programs, and change strategies for large enterprises. Diana then pivoted into the world of agility, where for the past decade, she has helped organizations implement scalable frameworks such as SAFe, Kanban Flight Levels, and OKRs, always with a strong emphasis on leadership coaching and building high-performing, interdisciplinary teams.
Diana is not just a practitioner but a continuous learner. She holds a degree in psychology, is a certified systemic coach, and is trained in transactional analysis, which enriches her ability to guide clients through deep transformation processes. As a Level 3 Ambassador of the Agile Academy, Diana brings not only credibility but also a genuine commitment to sustainable growth—both for individuals and organizations.
Her approach is pragmatic, grounded, and human-centered. She believes that true transformation begins with clarity of purpose and ends with empowered people delivering meaningful results.
Languages
- English
- German
Industries
- Aerospace & Defense
- Automotive & Mobility
- Aviation
- Consumer Products
- Energy & Natural Resources
- Financial Services
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Machinery & Equipment
- Media & Entertainment
- Retail
- Technology
- Telecommunications

Agile Academy Ambassador
Certified by Agile Academy Ambassadors are handpicked experts who embody our commitment to advancing Agile education and practice. As trusted professionals, they contribute to the Agile Academy community in various ways, including:
- Delivering certified training and e-learning courses to build practical Agile skills.
- Providing transformation coaching for teams and organizations.
- Sharing insights through articles, case studies, and thought leadership.
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Work with Diana Bister
Diana is open to provide training, coaching and consulting services. Contact us to learn more.
Contact usLinks, Articles & Case Studies
Agile Leadership Day, 20/03/17 in Cologne
Diana shares insights on agile leadership and the importance of adapting to a digitalized world.
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