Agile CoP: Value Stream Mapping

Abstract: Value Stream Mapping has been around since 1914, and the book that launched it is still in print!

So, how does Agile use VSM? Do we get into every detail of each operation? How does that relate to process improvement and waste removal?

Why do so few Scrum and Kanban teams use it?

Luiz “Q” Quintela talks about how VSM can benefit Agile teams and how it is used to improve the processes, drive faster value delivery, and how it is easier to use for a team or group of items.

Learning Objectives: Attendees will learn the following:

• What is VSM
• How does Agile use VSM
• Do we get into every detail of each operation with VSM
• How does VSM relate to process improvement and waste removal

Presenter:  Luiz “Q” Quintela

• Q is a Business Agility, Lean + Agile, Product Management and OKRs advisor, trainer, and coach.
• Q spoke at multiple conferences and meetups in the US, Europe, S. America, and Africa on topics related to Business Agility.
• Q has years of experience in financial services, banking, insurance, healthcare, oil and gas, chemicals, government, and energy.
• Sample Accomplishments:
  • Co-authored Scaling Done Right, the first Scrum@Scale book Dr. Jeff Sutherland says: “…it should be on the bookshelf of every Agile leader in the world.”
  • Q helped professionals worldwide successfully implement Lean + Agile to deliver product strategies by hosting multiple free monthly coaching sessions and webinars.
  • Member of the organizing team for the Business Agility Conference Global 2021 and 2022.
  • Former Co-host of Berlin’s Business Agility Meetup.
  • Member of the team that created the Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Master test.