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Course Outline

Introduction to Agile

  • The rationale behind adopting Agile
  • Core objectives of the Agile methodology
  • Understanding Agile operational mechanisms
  • How Agile frameworks add value to your projects

Command & Control vs. Agile

  • The traditional factory model
  • The cannonball effect
  • The missile effect
  • Foundational pillars of Kanban
  • Overview of the broader context

Process

  • Underlying concepts of Kanban
  • Core Kanban rules
  • Key performance metrics
  • Flow diagramming techniques
  • + technical practices

Team work

  • Fostering shared responsibility
  • Enabling self-organization
  • Promoting interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Reaping the benefits of effective teamwork

Kanban Board

  • Strategies for visualizing processes
  • Steps to create a Kanban Board
  • Defining and implementing WIP limits
  • Understanding and applying Classes of Service

Customer Engagement

  • Identifying the most prevalent forms of waste
  • Mapping the Value Stream

Waste

  • Value Stream Mapping techniques
  • Analyzing waste
  • Key principles of Kaizen (MUDA / MURI / MURA)
  • Identifying and analyzing bottlenecks
  • The Five Focusing Steps

Simulation

  • Engaging in simulation games
  • Facilitating discussions
  • Exploring advanced topics

Requirements

Required:

Familiarity with basic project management terminology and experience collaborating in small team settings.

Recommended:

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

 14 Hours

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