Kanban System Design - KSD®
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Design a Kanban system ( or improve an existing system ) for optimal flow and faster delivery.
Details
This is a 16h online training
Dates and time:
November 02 - from 09:00 to 13:00
November 03, 04 and 05 - from 14:00 to 18:00
GMT 00:00 (Lisbon time)
Course Overview
The Kanban Systems Design - KSD lays the foundations of the Lean Kanban method teaching you the principles, practices and processes. This 4 half-day online course is certified by Kanban University and has been put together by Kanban experts and leaders including David Cunha and Hugo Lourenço.
Course Content
The course follows the official KU Certified Kanban syllabus. During the two days you will have ample opportunities to discuss and experience the following topics:
Experience Kanban
- Full simulation using the get Kanban game or similiar options
Definition of Kanban
- Foundational Principles
- Core Practices
- The Kanban Lens
- The Kanban Values
Understanding Kanban
- Visualisation
- 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 - Systems Thinking Approach to Implementing Kanban
- Understanding Sources of Variability
- Identifying Opportunities to Improve
- Analysing Demand and Capability
- Modelling Workflow
- Designing a Kanban System
- Work Item Types
- Classes of Service
Kanban Board Design
- Designing Kanban Ticket
- Examples of Visual Kanban Boards
Audience
Kanban works across multiple functions of an organisation, from senior members of staff looking to adopt Lean Management to members of delivery teams willing to improve their working practices. Previous KSD attendees have been in roles such as:
- Senior Managers
- Program and Project Managers
- Product Managers, Product Owners and Business Analysts
- Scrum Masters, Team Leads and Change Agents
- Product & Software Developers & Testers
- Agile Coaches & Practitioners (Scrum, XP, DSDM, AgilePM, etc.)
- Other roles such as HR and Finance professionals
Pre-requisites
This course does not have any pre-requisites except reading chapter 4 and get the basis of Kanban previously. If you have attended a TKP course then you will be fine to start with KSD without previous reading.
Certifying Bodies & Exams
This course is accredited by Kanban University (KU). Participants will receive a KSD certificate of course completion from Kanban University as well as membership of KU, and an Agile Thinkers Academy certificate of attendance.
What You Receive
16h of high-quality instruction from our Kanban trainers with over 10 years of experience in new ways of working in the public and private sector. Also included are:
- Online Course materials
- Membership of the Kanban University (KU)
- Kanban University (KU) certificate of course completion
- e-book
- The Agile Thinkers Academy Community channel
- The eXperience Agile Community channels
PMI Professional Development Units (PDUS)
Attendees may be eligible to apply for 16 towards their continuing education requirements with PMI.
TRAINING REMOTELY | GUIDELINES FOR A SUCCESSFUL EXPERIENCE
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FAQ
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What's the refund policy?
No refunds. If this is a concern, please contact us.
Can the course be postponed/cancelled?
In case the course does not achieve de minimum of 10 registrations, we reserve the right to cancel it and to ask you to chose another course from the list of confirmed courses.
If this is the case, you will be notified between 2 weeks before the course start date. In this case, you will be offered an alternative course from our catalog.
Are there discounts for groups?
We have a special ticket for groups of 5. Please check the conference website and search for Group Package (5 or more seats).
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
The course is open to anyone age 18 and up.
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