Kanban Systems Improvement (KSI) | English | 20-21.10.2021

The Kanban Systems Improvement course 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.

You will learn how to extend your previous knowledge established during the Kanban System Design course. You will explore the rollout 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.

Course objectives

• Learn the basics of evolutionary change and why it is the preferred, humane approach and effective at dealing with resistance to change
• Utilize the Kanban cadences to provide important feedback loops to grow, evolve, and improve your Kanban system for continuous improvement and sustainable customer satisfaction
• Manage dependencies across multiple Kanban systems
• Learn the fundamental Kanban metrics to utilize them to make informed decisions
• Learn tools for balancing demand and capacity, including managing variability, improving flow, and shaping demand

Course outcomes

After the course you will:

• know how to manage evolutionary change,
• be able to deal with resistances to change and dependencies,
• know how to improve and scale-out your Kanban system for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction,
• be ready to balance demand, capability, optimize flow and predictability thanks to useful tools
• know how to improve your customer-centric approach.

Training price

1285 GBP + VAT

The training price includes:

• excellent, full of knowledge and interactive classes training conducted by certified trainers with profound knowledge and collective years of experience in using Kanban in practice,
• 100% guarantee that the training will take place on time
• a small, 12-person training group, allowing for the maximum use of the potential of an interactive workshop,
• all the necessary materials in an electronic version,
• a book that will allow you to furtherly explore knowledge and support you in everyday challenges.

After completing this course you'll be issued a standard certificate of completion only as this training is part 2 of a 2-part credential certificate program for the https://resources.kanban.university/kanban-development-path/"; rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--eds-control,#3659e3); cursor: pointer; background-color: transparent; padding-top: 0px;" target="_blank">Kanban Management Professional.

What topics are covered during the training?

• Proto-Kanban
• Portfolio Kanban (Discovery and Delivery Kanban)
• Commitment Types
• Cost of Delay
• Scaling Out Kanban
• Throughput Forecasting Simulation
• Scheduling
• Kanban Meetings and Roles
• In-depth STATIK
• Advanced Metrics

Who should attend?

This course is suited for those who are currently using a Kanban system, have prior experience with Kanban, or are currently in the KMP training series. This particularly includes but is not limited to:

• Senior Project and Program Manager
• Team leads, Managers
• Development leads
• Business Analysts, Scrum Product Owners, Scrum Masters
• Agile Coaches & Practitioners

Trainer

Wojciech Walczak

Consultant, coach, trainer, transformation leader. He is distinguished by thirteen years of practical experience in Agile. In his career, he has worked in many Agile roles and Agile organizations - as a member of the Scrum team, Scrum Master, Product Owner, or in a number of managerial positions, which allowed him to understand various perspectives of transformation. Currently, he supports them and provides consulting and training services for international brands. He uses a combination of various methods such as Scrum, Kanban, System Thinking, Evidence-Based Management, Lean, and all others that help organizations achieve their ambitious goals more effectively.

Thanks to his enormous knowledge and practical experience, workshops with Wojtek take a real form that reflects life scenarios.

He has coaching accreditations from Scrum.org (Professional Scrum Trainer), Kanban University (Accredited Kanban Trainer), and LeSS.Works (LeSS-Friendly Scrum Trainer) and numerous certificates. He is also the author of a doctoral dissertation on Agile management and recently explores the secrets of mathematics.

Do I need to prepare for training?

A good practice before starting the workshop is reading “Kanban” by David J Anderson or “Kanban from the Inside” by Mike Burrows. Prior attendance in the Kanban System Design class is preferred.

Think of problems and questions you struggle with, in your everyday work. We will be happy to discuss and look for answers and solutions together.

Additional information

Meirik Coins value: 58

If you have any questions about the training itself, the registration process, payment, or any other, please contact us at training@meirik.com.

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