Advanced Kanban Workshop by Tonex
The Advanced Kanban Workshop is designed to deepen participants’ understanding of Kanban principles and practices beyond the basics. Through interactive sessions and hands-on exercises, participants will learn advanced techniques for optimizing workflow, managing flow metrics, and continuously improving their Kanban systems. This workshop is ideal for individuals and teams who have already implemented Kanban and are looking to take their Kanban practices to the next level.
Learning Objectives:
- Deepen understanding of advanced Kanban principles and practices.
- Learn techniques for optimizing workflow and increasing efficiency.
- Gain proficiency in managing flow metrics to identify bottlenecks and improve flow.
- Develop strategies for scaling Kanban across larger teams and organizations.
- Master methods for continuous improvement and evolutionary change in Kanban systems.
Audience: This workshop is suitable for individuals and teams who have prior experience with Kanban and are looking to enhance their Kanban practices. It is ideal for Kanban practitioners, Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, Team Leads, and anyone interested in maximizing the benefits of Kanban in their organization.
Course Modules:
Day 1: Advanced Kanban Principles and Practices
Module 1: Recap of Kanban Fundamentals
- Review of basic Kanban principles and practices.
- Understanding Kanban boards and visualization.
Module 2: Advanced Kanban Practices
- Advanced techniques for managing work in progress (WIP).
- Using policies to drive workflow and decision making.
- Implementing classes of service for different types of work.
Module 3: Flow Metrics and Analytics
- Understanding flow metrics (Lead time, Cycle time, Throughput).
- Techniques for measuring and analyzing flow.
- Using metrics to identify bottlenecks and optimize flow.
Day 2: Scaling Kanban and Continuous Improvement
Module 4: Scaling Kanban
- Strategies for scaling Kanban across multiple teams and departments.
- Implementing Kanban at the portfolio and enterprise level.
Module 5: Advanced Visualization Techniques
- Visualization beyond the Kanban board.
- Using cumulative flow diagrams (CFDs) and other visualization tools.
Module 6: Continuous Improvement and Evolutionary Change
- Principles of evolutionary change in Kanban.
- Techniques for fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Implementing feedback loops for learning and adaptation.
Delivery Format:
- Instructor-led workshop with a blend of presentations, group discussions, case studies, and hands-on exercises.
- Practical demonstrations of advanced Kanban techniques and tools.
- Interactive sessions for sharing experiences and insights among participants.
Prerequisites:
- Prior knowledge and experience with basic Kanban principles and practices.
- Familiarity with Agile and Lean concepts is beneficial but not required.
Participants should come prepared to engage actively in discussions and hands-on exercises.