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Topic:  Disrupt Conventional Silo Thinking by Managing Projects Using Kanban’s Value-Based Systems Perspective

Kanban is much more than an agile method. It's a different way of looking at projects as part of a value chain that reaches beyond the single project. This session will demonstrate how Kanban's systems approach, value-based focus, and simple practices keep project managers in control. We will share a case story showing how Kanban facilitated higher project efficiency, smarter resource allocation, and proactive handling of cross-team dependencies, which are some of the biggest killers of project efficiency.

Presenter:  Annette Vendelbo, PMP, PMI-ACP - Project Director, Agile Expert, Xvoto ApS

Founder of Xvoto (2008), a consultancy firm specialized in planning and leading agile transformations. I find the optimal way to agility based on your context using my deep knowledge of a range of both classic and agile methods. I coach and train managers and teams on their way to higher agility, and plan and execute agile transformations. I teach Kanban, and certify Scrum Masters and Product Owners.

I am a method specialist having worked various project methods since 1999. Volunteer for PMI Global mainly on agile initiatives. I help companies combine current classic PM method and good practice with agile principles mainly from Scrum and Kanban and thus make project delivery more efficient.

Specialities: Agile methods and frameworks. Scaling agile to the program level. Deep knowledge of all aspects of IT project and program management, including sub-contractor management. Training project managers to make a smooth transition from classic to agile project management.

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