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Course Outline
Introduction to Agile
- The rationale behind adopting Agile.
- Defining the primary goals of Agile methodologies.
- An overview of key mechanisms within Agile.
- The potential benefits Agile brings to your organization.
Command & Control vs. Agile
- The traditional Factory Model.
- Understanding the dynamics of the 'canon' approach.
- Exploring the dynamics of the 'missile' approach.
- The fundamental pillars of Kanban.
- Viewing the Big Picture.
Process
- Underlying concepts of Kanban.
- Essential Kanban Rules.
- Key Metrics for performance tracking.
- Creating Flow Diagrams.
- Supporting technical practices.
Team Dynamics
- Fostering a culture of shared responsibility.
- Embracing self-organization.
- Working effectively across disciplines.
- Maximizing the benefits of effective teamwork.
The Kanban Board
- Strategies for visualizing your process.
- Steps to create an effective Kanban Board.
- Defining and implementing WIP limits.
- Understanding and introducing Classes of Service.
Customer Engagement
- Identifying the most common forms of waste.
- Analyzing the Value Stream.
Waste Reduction
- Techniques for Value Stream Mapping.
- Conducting waste analysis.
- Core principles of Kaizen (MUDA, MURI, MURA).
- Analyzing bottlenecks.
- Applying the Five Focusing Steps.
Simulation
- Interactive simulation games.
- Group discussions and reflection.
- Exploration of advanced topics.
Requirements
Prerequisites:
A foundational understanding of project management terminology and experience collaborating within multi-person project teams are required.
Recommended Background:
Completion of the "Agile Project Management with Scrum" course is advised for optimal participation.
14 Hours
Testimonials (2)
How much value the Agile methodology can bring to an organisation.
Simon Trace - Gallagher Benefit Services
Course - Agile Project Management with Kanban and Jira
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