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And thus contribute to the creation of a Lean-Agile organizational culture.   <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>When a young Marjans sits in school and has to do an assignment with her project group, she notices something: not everyone is contributing. And that observation turns out to be a seed for focus in her work. The people-side, the collaboration; these are the focal points of the now experienced Agile specialist. 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