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Christian Vandsø Andersen

Head of Online Product and Market Development, The LEGO Group

Biography

Christian Vandsø Andersen

I find my own motivation in the people management aspect. Having successfully managed a large local department as well as teams in other countries, I enjoy creating an efficient yet enjoyable working environment for my teams of developers, middle managers and project managers.

For more than two decades I’ve had a passion for development of online solutions, primarily web applications with millions of users.

My area of expertise is combining technical development and business development. Equally strong in managing software and business development I take full responsibility for efficient development, quality software, and a sound business model.

Fun facts: Master Practitioner of NLP. Professional sleight of hand magician, public speaker and hypnotist

The LEGO Group

The LEGO Group is a privately held company based in Billund, Denmark. The company is still owned by the Kirk Kristiansen family who founded it in 1932.

The LEGO Group is engaged in the development of childrens creativity through playing and learning. Based on the world-famous LEGO brick, the company today provides toys, experiences and teaching materials for children in more than 130 countries. The LEGO Group has approximately 8,000 employees, and it is the world’s fifth largest manufacturer of play materials.

Presentation

Juggling lean, scrum, prince2, budgets, organisation and strategy - and still having fun

Case: The LEGO Group

Track: Web project management
Conference Day #1, Wednesday November 3rd, 10.30-12.00

What do you learn from 15 years of managing online projects? A lot! Christian will share his lessons learned from LEGO and other organisations and provide you with tools for:

  • Leading  people - how do you motivate, ensure continous improvement and foster great teamwork?
  • Managing projects - how do you mature projects before you start spending money and can you combine agile and traditional methods?
  • Controlling budgets - how do you predict how much money, time and staff you need well ahead of time?

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