Kanban Management Professional (KMP 1) Kanban System Design

Workshop Description

The Kanban System Design (KMP 1) program offers an in-depth and easy approach for participants to learn the application of Kanban methodology in all areas of an organization. At the end of the 2 day program, participants will be able to design a new Kanban system or improve existing ones by explicitly defining policies, reducing bottlenecks and identifying areas of improvement.

Audience

Kanban is for everyone! Kanban works acrossthe organization, from executives to senior members of staff looking to adopt Lean Management to members of delivery teams willing to improve their working practices.

Topics Covered

The workshop follows the official KU Certified Kanban syllabus. During the two days you will have ample opportunities to discuss and experience the following topics: Definition of Kanban Foundational Principles Core Practices The Kanban Lens The Kanban Values Experience Kanban Full simulation using the get Kanban game Kanban Board Design Designing Kanban Ticket Examples of Visual Kanban Boards Understanding Kanban Visualization Pull-Based Systems Commitment in Kanban Replenishment and Planning Delivery of Products Lead and End-to-End Cycle Times Little’s Law Cumulative Flow Diagrams Flow Efficiency Metrics in Kanban Systems Implementing Kanban STATIK Understanding Sources of Variability Identifying Opportunities to Improve Analyzing Demand and Capability Modelling Workflow Designing a Kanban System Work Item Types Classes of Services.

Learning Objectives

Understand the basics, motivation, and benefits of The Kanban Method. Experience flow in a simulation of a Kanban system. Learn how to run the Kanban meetings to focus on the work and allow the team to organize around it. Build and design a Kanban system using the STATIK approach. Become faster and more responsive, with better risk management and governance. Understand “Pull” systems and how they help reduce overburdening. Learn how to utilize key metrics such as Lead Time, Run Charts, and Cumulative Flow Diagrams to make continuous improvements.

Prerequisites

No previous knowledge of Kanban is required for KMP 1. Anyone who is involved in Knowledge/IT work may participate and gain from the sessions.

Professional Development Units (PDUs)

Professional Development Units (PDUs) Attendees may be eligible to apply for 14 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP®, PgMP®, and PMI-ACP® certifications.

Certification

Participants will receive a certificate of completion from Kanban University (KU) as well as lifetime membership of Kanban University that allows you to get listed in the Kanban University Alumni directory.

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We are Kanban University Certified Kanban Training Organization

Kanban University which was founded in 2010 by David J Anderson and a group of trusted Kanban enthusiasts, some of whom are still Accredited Kanban Consultants and Trainers today, is the proud “Home” of the Kanban Method! Over the last decade we have grown into an amazing Kanban community that has evolved to over 80 Accredited Kanban Consultants and 340+ Accredited Kanban Trainers who coach and or/teach organizations, teams, and students the Kanban Method globally. To date, over 90,000 students have been certified in the Kanban Method through Kanban University! The Kanban Method as taught in the Kanban University curriculum is based on Kanban: Successful Evolutionary Change for Your Technology Business, by David J Anderson. With the motivation to manage and improve professional service businesses as well as providing humane change method, the roots of the method are found in Lean Manufacturing. However, Kanban is meant to be used to manage knowledge work resulting in intangible and virtual goods and services. Check Our Profile Page Learn more about Kanban University