Kanban Systems Design
Objective of the class:
Participants will learn how to design a Kanban system and initiate change with Kanban. They will learn the basic concepts of flow, pull, and collaborative improvement.
During this 2-day class, each attendee will:
- How to identify and address bottlenecks
- How to work with shifting priorities
- How to deal with interrupt work and multi-tasking
- How to deal with important but not time-critical work
- How to avoid having work pile up in one place (or time) while there is a lack of work in another place
- How to create flow in the work, the information to perform the work, and the teams that do the work
Who should attend?
This 2-day foundations-level Kanban training class is for managers, developers, and anyone wanting to learn the fundamentals of the Kanban Method. The class includes the use of a Kanban simulation as well as exercises to design an actual Kanban system.
Learning Outcomes:
The content of this course covers the following topics, presented in the form of intensive, non-technical exercises organized in small groups, games, classroom teaching and discussion: - Controlling Work in Progress (from push to pull) - Visualizing work (designing the card wall) - Measuring and managing flow (control charts, flow diagrams) - Making policies explicit (classes of service) - Managing change and collaborative improvement
Pre-requisites:
Attendees should have successfully completed the Introduction to Kanban or Team Kanban Practitioner classes. Attendees should become familiar with the Kanban Method and a conceptual overview of the full "alternative path to agility.” Course participants are encouraged to have read the book Kanban by David J. Anderson or Kanban from the Inside by Mike Burrows.
Instructor:
Led by Brendan Wovchko of HUGE I/O, an Accredited Kanban Trainer, successful completion of this course will result in a certificate of completion issued by Lean Kanban University — recognized globally as the leading certifying body for Kanban professionals.
All attendees will receive:
Printed and PDF versions of class workbook
David J. Anderson's book Kanban: Successful Evolutionary Change for Your Technology Business
Certificate of Completion of Lean Kanban University Certified Kanban Training, digital format
Membership in Lean Kanban University and a listing in the LKU Alumni Directory
Registration Prices in USD
Additional Information
Itinerary for Day 1
Registration begins at 8:00 AM
Class begins at 8:30 AM
Midday lunch break
Class concludes at 4:30 PM
Itinerary for Day 2
Class begins at 8:30 AM
Midday lunch break
Class concludes at 4:30 PM
Venue: TBD
Transportation: Both Uber and Lyft service this area.
Accomodations: TBD
Parking is free.
Internet: WiFi will be provided.
Meals are not provided.
Refreshments: Vending machines are available on the premises.
Cancellation Policy:
Full refunds will be issued for all cancellations occurring at least 5 business days in advance of the event. For cancellations inside 5 business days, a redeemable credit will be issued for use at a future event.
Please note that there is a class limit of 35 students. Also note that in order to make the course economically viable we need a minimum of 5 students.
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 transportation and accommodations. HUGE I/O will not be responsible for incurred costs in the event that we need to make changes due to circumstances beyond our control.