Large-Scale Scrum Without the Hype: A Real Environment That Actually Works

Tired of buzzwords and frameworks that promise transformation but create more complexity? This session offers a rare look at Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS) in real life, not theory, not sales material, but an honest view of what it looks like when an organisation commits fully to simplicity at scale.

In this 40-minute talk, Louis shares an inside perspective on Wärtsilä’s LeSS adoption, where bold decisions replaced traditional structures and where teams learned to operate with genuine autonomy. You will see how theory meets practice, what worked, what changed, and what it really takes for LeSS to thrive.

You will explore:
• How self-organising teams function at scale
• What happens when functional manager roles are removed
• How “Product Developer” career paths promote learning and mentoring
• Real stories and footage from inside a functioning LeSS environment
• The organisational courage needed to simplify rather than add more layers

Whether you are a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Product Owner or engineering leader, this talk provides something rare in large-scale product development: practical proof that LeSS can work and why it is worth the effort.