NOTICE: Due to recent restrictions issued by local, state and federal health agencies re: the COVID-19 pandemic, this training session will now be offered as a virtual session that can be attended by anyone via their personal device (e.g. laptop, desktop).
We will be using several online tools to make this training session possible and would recommend that if you register to attend this virtual training, please visit the following websites to establish a FREE pesonal account 1 or 2 days prior to attending on Saturday, May 16th at 8:45 AM (Eastern Daylight Time).
Zoom - www.zoom.com - Online Webconferencing
Poll Everywhere - www.polleverywhere.com - Online Polling Application
Mural - www.mural.co - Online Whiteboard
"MY TEAM IS OVERWHELMED. HOW CAN WE USE KANBAN TO HELP US GET OUR WORK UNDER CONTROL?"
The Team Kanban Practitioner class teaches the basics of the Kanban Method and serves as the entry level and starting point to an "alternative path to agility." During this 1-day class, each attendee will:
Design and implement a Team Kanban board.
Learn the basics of visualizing different types of work and associated risk.
Understand how to proceed to the next level with Kanban
Who should attend?
Team members in professional services roles (e.g. Project Managers) whose employer wishes to explore and pursue an alternative path to agility.
Those who feel overburdened and wish to find some respite to enable them to "get things done" with quality, improved speed, and predictability.
Managers and team members who need help focusing on what to work on now, what to leave until later and what to discard altogether.
Those who want relief from overburdening so that they can take pride of workmanship and do good quality work in an effective manner.
Class Curriculum
This 1.5-day class is divided into a morning simulation and learning modules as follows:
Introduction and Survey
Lean Kanban interactive simulation
Using Kanban to address overburdening
Principles & Practices of the Kanban Method
Meanings of Kanban
Basic Kanban concepts
Overview of 7 Kanban Cadences
Daily Stand-up Meeting
Replenishment Meeting
Board designs (including Personal Kanban)
WIP limits
Batching and Flow
Types of Risk
Kanban board design exercise
Preview of what's next...
Service delivery workflow Kanban
Proto-Kanban versus full Kanban System
Benefits of extending Kanban up/down workflow
Learning Outcomes
Attendees should become familiar with the Kanban Method. They should be able to design and implement a basic Kanban board. They should be able to understand work item types and the risks associated with specific work items. They should be familiar with a variety of different Team Kanban board designs and styles and know how to choose a design that is best suited for their context. They should be aware of the training roadmap and the value and benefits to be derived at each step on the "alternative path to agility."
Please note that there is a class limit of 24 students. Also note that in order to make the course economically viable we need a minimum of 8 students.
Team Kanban Practitioner qualification
Successful completion of this course meets the requirement for the Team Kanban Practitioner (TKP) status designation indicating competency in visual management for improved collaboration and Team Kanban concepts based on the Kanban Method. You will receive:
A certificate of completion issued by Kanban University — recognized globally as the leading certifying body for Kanban professionals.
A digital copy of the book "Kanban: Successful Evolutionary Change for Your Technology Business" by David J. Anderson.
Kanban University Team Kanban Practitioner Flyer
Cancellation Policy – Please Note:
Substitutions are accepted at any time. Cancellations must be notified by email and refunds will be provided according to the following:
More than 14 days prior = 80% of course fee
7 to 14 days prior = 50% of course fee
Less than 7 days = no refund provided
Kanbanese reserves the right to postpone or cancel this event if there are insufficient registrations or if presenters are unable to attend due to illness. If necessary, you will be notified no later than 7 days prior to the event and all registration payments will be refunded promptly. If circumstances require, presenters may be substituted for alternative qualified presenters with equivalent experience.
Please be advised that events can be subject to changes in date and/or venue due to acts out of our control such as bad weather, civil unrest, etc. It is recommended that you purchase changeable and refundable tickets. Kanbanese will not be responsible for incurred costs in the event that we need to make changes due to circumstances beyond our control.