Kanban Methodology Training
Introduction to Kanban
Gain an overview of Kanban, a visual framework used to manage work and optimize flow in various types of work environments. Learn about its principles, history, and how it can be applied to improve efficiency and productivity.
Understanding Kanban Principles
Explore the core principles of Kanban, including visualizing work, limiting work in progress, managing flow, making process policies explicit, and improving collaboratively.
Setting Up a Kanban Board
Learn how to set up and configure a Kanban board to manage tasks and projects effectively. Understand the different types of columns, cards, and how to organize work items to visualize and track progress.
Managing Workflow with Kanban
Discover techniques for managing workflow using Kanban. Learn how to handle different types of work items, prioritize tasks, and use Kanban metrics to monitor and optimize workflow.
Kanban Metrics and Performance Measurement
Understand how to use Kanban metrics to measure performance and identify areas for improvement. Learn about key metrics such as cycle time, lead time, and throughput, and how to analyze them for better decision-making.
Implementing Kanban in Teams
Explore strategies for implementing Kanban in teams and organizations. Learn how to facilitate Kanban practices, foster collaboration, and address common challenges when adopting Kanban methodologies.
Advanced Kanban Practices
Dive into advanced Kanban practices, including scaling Kanban for larger teams and organizations, integrating Kanban with other methodologies, and continuous improvement practices.
Hands-On Labs and Practical Exercises
Engage in hands-on labs and practical exercises to apply your knowledge of Kanban. Work on real-world scenarios to develop practical skills in managing and optimizing workflows using Kanban methodology.
Kanban Methodology syllabus
1. Introduction to Kanban
- History and Origins of Kanban
- Origin in manufacturing
- Evolution into software development and knowledge work
- Principles of Kanban
- Start with what you do now
- Agree to pursue incremental, evolutionary change
- Respect the current process, roles, responsibilities, and titles
- Benefits of Kanban
- Increased efficiency
- Better visibility and transparency
- Enhanced collaboration and communication
2. Core Concepts and Practices
- Visualize the Workflow
- Creating a Kanban board
- Workflow stages and columns
- Limit Work in Progress (WIP)
- Understanding WIP limits
- Implementing WIP limits in your Kanban board
- Manage Flow
- Identifying bottlenecks
- Improving flow efficiency
- Make Process Policies Explicit
- Defining policies and rules
- Communicating policies to the team
- Implement Feedback Loops
- Daily stand-ups
- Retrospectives and reviews
3. Setting Up a Kanban System
- Designing Your Kanban Board
- Basic board setup
- Advanced board configurations
- Defining Work Item Types
- User stories
- Tasks and defects
- Creating and Managing Backlogs
- Prioritizing work
- Refining the backlog
4. Metrics and Measurement
- Key Kanban Metrics
- Cycle time
- Lead time
- Throughput
- Cumulative Flow Diagrams (CFD)
- Interpreting CFD
- Using CFD for improvement
- Flow Efficiency
- Calculating flow efficiency
- Improving flow efficiency
5. Kanban in Practice
- Kanban in Software Development
- Kanban for Agile teams
- Integrating Kanban with Scrum (Scrumban)
- Kanban in Operations and Support
- Service delivery with Kanban
- Incident management and resolution
- Kanban in Project Management
- Project tracking and reporting
- Managing dependencies and risks
6. Scaling Kanban
- Kanban at Scale
- Implementing Kanban in large organizations
- Managing multiple teams and projects
- Enterprise Kanban Frameworks
- Portfolio Kanban
- Flight levels in Kanban
7. Continuous Improvement
- Kaizen and Kanban
- Principles of Kaizen
- Applying continuous improvement in Kanban
- Tools and Techniques for Continuous Improvement
- Root cause analysis
- Process mapping
- Sustaining Kanban Practices
- Building a culture of continuous improvement
- Overcoming resistance to change
8. Case Studies and Real-world Applications
- Case Studies
- Successful Kanban implementations
- Lessons learned from real-world examples
- Best Practices and Pitfalls
- Common challenges in Kanban adoption
- Strategies for successful implementation
Advanced Topics
1. Review of Kanban Fundamentals
- Recap of Kanban Principles and Practices
- Evolution from Lean principles
- Core Kanban practices (visualization, WIP limits, flow management)
- Case Study Review
- Analysis of successful Kanban implementations
- Lessons learned and challenges faced
2. Advanced Visualization Techniques
- Multi-team and Portfolio Level Boards
- Scaling Kanban for multiple teams
- Visualizing dependencies and interactions
- Swimlane Designs
- Horizontal and vertical swimlanes
- Using swimlanes for differentiating work types or teams
3. Advanced WIP Limit Strategies
- Dynamic WIP Limits
- Adjusting WIP limits based on team capacity and demand
- Simulation exercises for determining optimal WIP limits
- WIP Limit Policies
- Defining policies for handling WIP limit breaches
- Experimenting with different policy configurations
4. Flow Metrics and Analytics
- Advanced Flow Metrics
- Cycle time distribution analysis
- Monte Carlo simulations for forecasting
- Predictability and Variability Analysis
- Using Little's Law in Kanban
- Analyzing flow data for process improvement
5. Kanban for Portfolio and Enterprise Level
- Portfolio Kanban
- Visualizing and managing multiple projects or initiatives
- Prioritization techniques across portfolios
- Enterprise Services Planning (ESP)
- Integrating Kanban with strategic planning
- Flight levels and governance in large organizations
6. Advanced Lean Principles in Kanban
- Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
- Identifying and eliminating waste
- Mapping value streams for process optimization
- Kaizen and Continuous Improvement
- Advanced Kaizen techniques
- Driving continuous improvement in Kanban systems
Training
Basic Level Training
Duration : 1 Month
Advanced Level Training
Duration : 1 Month
Project Level Training
Duration : 1 Month
Total Training Period
Duration : 3 Months
Course Mode :
Available Online / Offline
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