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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to Agile

  • The rationale for adopting Agile.
  • Key objectives inherent in Agile approaches.
  • Understanding the underlying mechanisms of Agile.
  • How Agile methodology delivers value.

Command & Control vs. Agile

  • The Factory Model.
  • Canon-like operation.
  • Missile-like operation.
  • Core pillars of Kanban.
  • The Big Picture perspective.

Process Management

  • Foundational concepts of Kanban.
  • Kanban rules and guidelines.
  • Key performance metrics.
  • Flow diagrams.
  • Supporting technical practices.

Team Collaboration

  • Shared accountability.
  • Self-organization within teams.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Optimizing effective teamwork dynamics.

The Kanban Board

  • Strategies for visualizing workflows.
  • Steps to establish a Kanban Board.
  • Defining and implementing WIP limits.
  • Understanding and applying Classes of Service.

Customer Engagement

  • Identifying the most prevalent forms of waste.
  • Value Stream mapping.

Waste Reduction

  • Value Stream Mapping techniques.
  • Analyzing waste sources.
  • Core Kaizen concepts (MUDA / MURI / MURA).
  • Bottleneck identification.
  • The Five Focusing Steps.

Simulation Exercises

  • Interactive simulation games.
  • Group discussions.
  • Exploration of advanced topics.

Requirements

Prerequisites:

A solid understanding of fundamental project management terminology and experience working in multi-person project teams.

Recommended Background:

Completion of the "Agile Project Management with Scrum" course is advised.

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