15 Topics
10 Days
75 Sessions
Programme Overview
Training Description
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for;
1. Agile Coaches and Consultants
2. Project and Program Managers
3. Team Leads and Scrum Masters
4. Operations Managers
5. Business Analysts
6. Product Managers
7. Process Improvement Professionals
8. Lean-Agile practitioners
9. Anyone involved in service delivery
Session Objectives
- Understand the core principles and practices of the Kanban Method
- Design and implement a Kanban system from scratch
- Manage and evolve a Kanban board for optimal flow
- Utilize metrics and data to drive improvement
- Scale Kanban across multiple teams and services
- Manage dependencies and risk in complex systems
- Understand the role of the Kanban Management Professional
- Implement feedback loops and cadence for continuous learning
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders about flow and delivery
- Prepare for and pass the KMP certification exam
About the Course
This Kanban Model Training is a comprehensive program specifically designed for project managers, team leads, and professionals involved in workflow management. The course provides in-depth insights into the Kanban methodology, emphasizing its practical application in modern project environments, including software development, business operations, and organizational process optimization.
The training focuses on equipping participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to visualize work, manage workflow efficiently, and continuously improve team productivity. By leveraging Kanban’s principles of visualization, limiting work in progress, and managing flow, project managers will learn to enhance decision-making, reduce bottlenecks, and improve delivery timelines.
Curriculum & Topics
15 Topics | 75 Sessions
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Workshop 1.1:
The Kanban Method principles and practices
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Workshop 1.2:
The difference between Kanban and other methodologies
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Workshop 1.3:
The history and evolution of Kanban
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Workshop 1.4:
Key roles in a Kanban system
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Workshop 1.5:
Understanding the concept of flow
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Workshop 2.1:
Creating a value stream map
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Workshop 2.2:
Designing your Kanban board
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Workshop 2.3:
Identifying different types of work items
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Workshop 2.4:
Using different visualization techniques
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Workshop 2.5:
The importance of explicit policies
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Workshop 3.1:
Why WIP limits are critical for flow
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Workshop 3.2:
Different types of WIP limits
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Workshop 3.3:
How to set effective WIP limits
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Workshop 3.4:
The impact of WIP on lead time
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Workshop 3.5:
The challenge of introducing WIP limits
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Workshop 4.1:
Understanding lead time and cycle time
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Workshop 4.2:
Identifying bottlenecks in your system
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Workshop 4.3:
The concept of queuing and its impact on flow
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Workshop 4.4:
Using Cumulative Flow Diagrams (CFD)
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Workshop 4.5:
Flow metrics and their interpretation
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Workshop 5.1:
The purpose and agenda of the Replenishment meeting
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Workshop 5.2:
The Service Delivery Review
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Workshop 5.3:
The Operations Review
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Workshop 5.4:
The Risk Review
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Workshop 5.5:
Connecting all the cadences for system health
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Workshop 6.1:
The importance of continuous feedback
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Workshop 6.2:
Introduction to Lean metrics
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Workshop 6.3:
How to use data to drive decisions
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Workshop 6.4:
Visualizing metrics on your Kanban board
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Workshop 6.5:
The role of metrics in continuous improvement
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Workshop 7.1:
The change management approach
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Workshop 7.2:
Starting with what you do now
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Workshop 7.3:
Gaining buy-in from your team and management
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Workshop 7.4:
The evolutionary change model
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Workshop 7.5:
Overcoming resistance to change
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Workshop 8.1:
Creating sub-lanes and classes of service
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Workshop 8.2:
Using swim lanes for different types of work
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Workshop 8.3:
Designing a board for complex services
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Workshop 8.4:
The role of policies in advanced boards
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Workshop 8.5:
Using multiple boards for different teams
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Workshop 9.1:
The challenges of scaling
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Workshop 9.2:
Using Kanban for multiple teams
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Workshop 9.3:
The concept of a "team of teams"
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Workshop 9.4:
Managing dependencies across services
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Workshop 9.5:
Scaling with the Flight Levels model
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Workshop 10.1:
How Kanban complements Scrum and other agile methods
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Workshop 10.2:
The use of Kanban in a DevOps environment
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Workshop 10.3:
Kanban for business teams beyond IT
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Workshop 10.4:
The Lean-Agile mindset
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Workshop 10.5:
The future of Kanban
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Workshop 11.1:
The KMP's responsibilities
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Workshop 11.2:
Leading and coaching teams
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Workshop 11.3:
Championing the Kanban Method
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Workshop 11.4:
Facilitating the Kanban cadences
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Workshop 11.5:
Mentoring others in flow management
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Workshop 12.1:
Designing a Kanban system for a service
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Workshop 12.2:
Understanding customer expectations
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Workshop 12.3:
The concept of fitness for purpose
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Workshop 12.4:
Using service level agreements (SLAs)
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Workshop 12.5:
Meeting demand in a predictable way
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Workshop 13.1:
Identifying and visualizing risks
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Workshop 13.2:
Using explicit policies to manage risk
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Workshop 13.3:
The importance of buffer and delay management
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Workshop 13.4:
How WIP limits reduce risk
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Workshop 13.5:
The role of the Service Delivery Review in risk management
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Workshop 14.1:
The difference between push and pull systems
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Workshop 14.2:
Implementing a pull system
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Workshop 14.3:
The benefits of a pull-based workflow
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Workshop 14.4:
Understanding the "pull signal"
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Workshop 14.5:
Pulling work as a team
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Workshop 15.1:
A hands-on Kanban simulation
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Workshop 15.2:
Analyzing a real-world Kanban system
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Workshop 15.3:
Case studies from different industries
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Workshop 15.4:
Identifying common pitfalls and solutions
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Workshop 15.5:
Collaborative problem-solving
