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Lean & Lego - Building the Millennium Falcon Redux

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Explore lean product development techniques through the lens of building a massive Lego Millennium Falcon set in this engaging conference talk from NDC Copenhagen 2022. Discover how a team of engineers self-organized to create an efficient Lego-building process, drawing parallels to key concepts in lean software engineering. Learn about cycle-time, batch size optimization, continuous improvement, stopping the line, work-in-progress limits, Systems Thinking, and the Theory of Constraints. Gain valuable insights into high-performing team dynamics and lean methodologies while enjoying a fun, relatable example of how these principles apply to both Lego construction and software development. Whether you're a child at heart or a seasoned professional, this talk offers a unique perspective on how to tackle complex projects with efficiency and teamwork.

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Lean & Lego: Building the Millennium Falcon Redux - James Lewis - NDC Copenhagen 2022

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