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Course Outline

Introduction to Agile

  • The rationale behind Agile adoption
  • Core objectives of the Agile framework
  • Underlying mechanisms and operational dynamics
  • Benefits and strategic applications

Command & Control vs. Agile

  • Comparison with the traditional factory model
  • Cannonball analogy: fixed targeting
  • Missile analogy: adaptive navigation
  • Foundational pillars of Kanban
  • Strategic overview and big picture view

Process

  • Underlying concepts and theory of Kanban
  • Key Kanban rules and guidelines
  • Essential performance metrics
  • Process flow visualization and diagramming
  • Supporting technical practices

Team Collaboration

  • Fostering shared accountability
  • Principles of self-organization
  • Importance of interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Maximizing the benefits of effective teamwork

Kanban Board

  • Strategies for visualizing workflows
  • Steps to construct an effective Kanban board
  • Defining and implementing WIP limits
  • Establishing and applying Classes of Service

Customer Engagement

  • Identifying the most prevalent forms of waste
  • Understanding and mapping value streams

Waste Reduction

  • Techniques for Value Stream Mapping
  • In-depth analysis of waste
  • Core principles of Kaizen (Muda, Muri, Mura)
  • Identification and analysis of bottlenecks
  • Application of the Five Focusing Steps

Simulation

  • Practical simulation exercises
  • Facilitated group discussions
  • Exploration of advanced topics

Requirements

Essential Requirements:

Participants should possess a foundational understanding of key project management terminology and have prior experience collaborating within cross-functional teams.

Recommended Background:

Completing the "Agile Project Management with Scrum" course is advised to reinforce core concepts.

 14 Hours

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