Certified Kanban Systems Improvement (KSI)

About this course

Covers evolutionary change, the Kanban Maturity Model, and applying Kanban at scale. Deep-dive into Kanban metrics: throughput, cycle time, etc. Learn Kanban techniques to improve predictability, maximize throughput, and minimize cycle time.  In any workflow system there will be sources of delay, variability, and bottlenecks. Learn to proactively discover these challenges and then apply techniques to improve the flow of value.

Agenda

• Evolutionary Change Management
• Kanban Maturity Model Introduction
• Kanban Fundamentals Review
• Kanban for the Enterprise
• Kanban Roles
• System-level Feedback Loops
• Blocker Clustering
• Cumulative Flow Diagrams
• Throughput Metrics
• Cycle Time Metrics
• Monte Carlo Simulation
• Identifying and Removing Delays
• Managing Dependencies
• Managing Variability
• Managing Bottlenecks

Learning Objectives

• Take a pro-active, rational and well-communicated approach to continuous improvement
• Achieve higher levels of both internal and external customer satisfaction, sustainably
• Outline a path to increase organizational maturity, including how to overcome resistance to change
• Implement simple and effective cross-boundary coordination
• Use proven tools and methods to increase capability, remove delays, reduce variability and manage bottlenecks
• Develop an understanding of evolutionary change and avoid the tendency for pushing disruptive, presumptive solutions
• Effectively scale workflow agility without changing job titles, organization structures, or causing other disruptions
• Increase skills and implementation of the 6 general practices of Kanban

Who Should Attend

The KSI class is part 2 of the Kanban Management Professional credential. It is not mandatory to take part 1 (KSD) prior to taking KSI. However, it is highly encouraged, as this is an advanced course.

Ideal for:  Project Managers, Agile Coaches, Managers, Metrics and Reporting roles

Certificate

Upon completion of the class, you will receive a certificate of completion. In order to receive the Kanban Management Professional (KMP) credential, students must also complete the first course in the Kanban University foundations track: Kanban System Design (KSD).

From Kanban University:

• A free digital copy of “Kanban: Successful Evolutionary Change for your Technology Business” by David Anderson
• Kanban University membership and listing in the KU alumni directory
• Opportunity for free trials to the best digital Kanban tools

From ASTOTTA:

• Access to all KSD digital training materials
• Course workbook
• Custom Kanban metrics workbook
• Free 30-minute coaching session with the instructor