# How Zühlke Implemented Lean Portfolio Management with Kanban and OKRs

> How to translate strategy into execution in a transparent, lean, and scalable way using Lean Portfolio Management, portfolio kanban, and OKRs.

- Date: 2021-11-29
- Source: https://romanoroth.com/en/speaking/lean-portfolio-management-with-kanban-and-okrs/
- Tags: Lean Portfolio Management, Kanban, OKRs, SAFe, Agile


How can strategy be translated into execution in a transparent, lean, and scalable way?

## What This Talk Covers

In this session, we share how Zühlke introduced Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) based on SAFe and adapted it to the organizational context. We show how we built an MVP for LPM by combining a portfolio kanban, transparent epic and roadmap management, and group-wide OKRs to improve strategic alignment and decision-making.

## Key Messages

**1. From Strategy to Execution**
Lean Portfolio Management provides a transparent, lean, and scalable way to translate strategy into execution using portfolio kanban and OKRs.

**2. Building an MVP for LPM**
The talk covers the initial challenges, the setup implemented, and feedback from group executives. Starting with an MVP allowed rapid learning and adaptation.

**3. Learnings and Next Steps**
Key learnings from the MVP and the next steps toward a more mature lean portfolio model. Practical insights for organizations looking to adopt a similar approach.