Kanban Systems Improvement (KMP II)

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Schedule

• Saturday February 6th 2021 - 9:00am - 2:30pm EST  
• Saturday February 13th 2021 - 9:00am - 2:30pm EST
• Saturday February 20th 2021 - 9:00am - 2:30pm EST

The Kanban Method provides pragmatic, actionable, evidence-based guidance for successful evolutionary change. It starts with what you do now and respects current roles, responsibilities and job titles, and encourages acts of leadership at all levels. This class builds upon the foundations established in KMP I or your existing Kanban knowledge.  

Kanban Systems Improvement (KMP II) concentrates on the complex demands of a multi-teamed organization and explores how to maintain momentum beyond initial improvements realized from a successful Kanban implementation.  

In this class, you will explore the roll-out and daily operation of a Kanban system. You will consider what type of Kanban initiative is most appropriate for your organization and how to effectively manage and evolve it over time. Learn how to improve agility with asymmetrical commitment and regular cadences for meetings and feedback. The class also covers metrics and effective policies.  

This course also allows the students to claim 14 Project Management Institute (PMI)® Professional Development Units (PDUs) which can be applied to Project Management Professional (PMP)® and PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® certifications. PMI, PMP, and PMI-ACP are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Who should attend?

Leadership in professional services roles whose employer wishes to explore and pursue an alternative path to agility. Project Managers, Team Managers, Scrum Masters and Leaders who need help focusing on improving their system.

Prerequisite

Prior to the training, it is recommended to read one of these two books:  

• Kanban by David J. Anderson  
• Kanban from the Inside by Mike Burrows  

To attend the KMP II class, you will first need to complete the 2-day, KMP I class.

Who is your instructor?

Hi there. This is George Pefanis. I'm an Enterprise Coaching Professional with strengths on Kanban, Scrum, DAD, SAFe and Large Scale Scrum (LeSS) Agile methodologies. Why am I teaching Kanban? Because it works! I have over 20 years in technical experience in n-tier architecture, design and development. Evolutionary driven change works in technology and business. This is your first step in your learning journey and I would like the opportunity to join you in this alternate path to agility.

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Class Curriculum

• Building an Information Flow: the 7 Cadences  
• Dealing with resistance to WIP limits  
• Understanding asymmetrical commitment  
• Roll-out phases for a Kanban initiative  
• Developing a service orientation  
• Kanban Values: a different approach to introducing Kanban  
• Scrumban case study  
• Managing evolutionary change
• Differences and compliments between Scrum and Kanban

Course Agenda

Day 1: 

• Review and explore the motivations for the Kanban method 
• Examine and recognize emotional objections to WIP limit introduction 
• Assess and interpret the Kanban value system, commitment and replenishment 
• Investigate Kanban at scale, understanding the organization as a network of services 
• Introducing an enterprise-level Kanban case study 

Day 2: 

• Identify an evolutionary approach to change management 
• Investigate Fitness for purpose, KPIs, and metrics 
• Implement organizational feedback loops with Kanban cadences 
• Further analyze an enterprise-level Kanban case study

Format and duration

The course is a mix of presentation, simulation and exercises. 

Participants receive:    

• A digital copy of Kanban by David J. Anderson
• Certificate of completion from Kanban University
• Kanban University membership and a listing in the KU Alumni Directory
• Access to special invitations, discounts, and content available only to KU members
• Kanban Management Professional (KMP) designation, upon completion of both KMP I and KMP II.

Please note that there is a class limit of 15 students. Also note that in order to make the course economically viable we need a minimum of 5 students, otherwise the class may be rescheduled.

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Substitutions are accepted at any time. Cancellations must be notified by email and refunds will be provided according to the following:

• More than 14 days prior = 80% of course fee
• 7 to 14 days prior = 50% of course fee
• Less than 7 days = no refund provided

KanbanMindset reserves the right to postpone or cancel this event if there are insufficient registrations or if presenters are unable to attend due to illness. If necessary, you will be notified no later than 3 days prior to the event and all registration payments will be refunded promptly.

Please be advised that events can be subject to changes in date and/or venue due to acts out of our control such as bad weather, civil unrest, etc. It is recommended that you purchase changeable and refundable tickets. KanbanMindset will not be responsible for incurred costs in the event that we need to make changes due to circumstances beyond our control.