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Course Outline

Introduction to Agile

  • The rationale behind adopting Agile
  • Core goals and objectives of the Agile framework
  • Mechanisms and operational dynamics in Agile
  • How Agile methodologies provide support and value

Command & Control vs. Agile

  • The traditional factory model
  • Functioning dynamics of a cannon (static target)
  • Functioning dynamics of a missile (adaptive target)
  • Foundational pillars of Kanban
  • The holistic view of the system

Process Management

  • Underlying concepts of Kanban
  • Established Kanban rules
  • Key performance metrics
  • Flow diagrams and analysis
  • Supporting technical practices

Team Collaboration

  • Cultivating shared responsibility
  • Principles of self-organization
  • Benefits of interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Maximizing the value of effective teamwork

The Kanban Board

  • Techniques for visualizing processes
  • Steps to create an effective Kanban Board
  • Understanding and implementing WIP limits
  • Defining and introducing Classes of Service

Customer Engagement

  • Identifying common sources of waste
  • Mapping and optimizing the Value Stream

Eliminating Waste

  • Value Stream Mapping techniques
  • In-depth waste analysis
  • Core Kaizen principles (MUDA, MURI, MURA)
  • Analysis of system bottlenecks
  • Application of the Five Focusing Steps

Simulation & Application

  • Interactive simulation exercises
  • Facilitated group discussions
  • Exploration of advanced topics

Requirements

Essential Prerequisites:

Familiarity with fundamental project management terminology and prior experience collaborating in multi-person project teams.

Recommended Background:

Completion of the "Agile Project Management with Scrum" course is advised for optimal benefit.

 14 Hours

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