Managing Agile Projects with Lean and Kanban Training Course

The "Lean5S" course introduces the principles of Lean Manufacturing, focusing on the 5S methodology. The course covers workplace organization, waste elimination, and methods for improving operational efficiency. Participants will learn to implement all stages: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain, while simultaneously considering workplace safety aspects.

Target Audience:

IT Directors, Project Managers, Technical Team Leaders, Analysts, Software Developers, and Testers.

Learning Objectives:

This training aims to equip participants with both the theoretical knowledge and practical experience regarding the workshop-based components of Kanban and Agile foundational principles.

Kanban Management Professional 1 (KMP1) is an engaging two-day programme that integrates instruction, group discussions, and a fully immersive simulation to demonstrate how the Kanban Method enables individuals, teams, and organisations to effectively manage and enhance the delivery of products and services to their customers.

The Kanban Method offers practical, actionable, and evidence-based guidance for achieving successful evolutionary change. It begins by acknowledging what you are currently doing and promotes gradual evolution while respecting existing roles, responsibilities, and job titles, while also encouraging leadership at every level. This approach allows organisations to gradually evolve their business processes, define and utilise relevant metrics to track progress, and substantially reduce the risks associated with complex change initiatives.

Upon completing this course, you will possess a solid understanding of Kanban principles and general practices, along with the skills necessary to confidently apply Kanban within your organisation.

What Will You Learn?
- Identify internal and external sources of dissatisfaction
- Analyse demand versus capability
- Model the knowledge discovery process
- Design Kanban systems and their visualisations
- Identify and prioritise improvements
- Choose cadences for activities
- Identify classes of service

Who Is This Course For?
Anyone involved in product development or knowledge work. This includes, but is not limited to:
Programme and delivery managers
Product and project managers
Product developers, software developers, and testers
Professionals working in operations or support
Business analysts
Senior management
Anyone interested in implementing Agile practices in their organisation

Who should attend: Managers keen to boost productivity through the implementation of 5S and who wish to ensure they are introducing this critical concept correctly.

This training course is designed for professionals across all industries. It can be customised for settings such as dental clinics, laboratories, and office environments. While not intended for academic study, it provides practical guidance on implementing 5S.

The course targets leaders and change agents who want to ensure they are introducing 5S in the most effective manner.

Each participant will have the chance to gain hands-on experience through various exercises demonstrating the effectiveness of 5S.

Upon completing the training you will:

• Understand how 5S works and improve efficiency by 10 to 30%
• Be able to identify sources of waste and enhance profitability
• Grasp the rationale behind the five-step process and know how to implement it
• Acquire the tools and procedures necessary to improve processes
• Develop a concrete plan to introduce 5S to your workplace

If you are considering improving workplace efficiency, securing more orders and satisfying customers while enhancing safety, you cannot afford to skip this course

Lean is a methodology focused on maximizing value while minimizing waste in processes.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level banking and process management professionals who wish to apply Lean and Agile tools to improve efficiency in managing requirements, projects, and operational processes.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand and apply Lean principles in the context of banking processes.
• Use Lean tools to optimize requirements gathering and project execution.
• Implement and manage Kanban boards for effective workflow management.
• Identify and eliminate waste in banking and service-oriented processes.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on application of Lean and Agile tools in case-based scenarios.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Lean Distribution involves applying the principles of Lean Manufacturing to distribution, logistics, and supply chain operations. The primary objective is to enhance customer value while identifying and eliminating waste—defined as any activity that does not contribute to that value.

In this instructor-led live training, participants will learn the methodology, teams, and tools required to implement Lean practices within their own distribution centers and supply chain operations, thereby fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

The training blends case studies and discussions with live, hands-on practice using the essential tools, metrics, and methods needed to establish Lean systems and processes. Key concepts covered include:

• Calculating the true cost of fulfillment
• Reducing total costs across the supply chain
• Overcoming resistance to change
• Fostering leadership and instilling a mindset of Lean thinking throughout the organization

Course Format

• A combination of lectures, discussions, exercises, and hands-on practice

In this instructor-led live training in Malaysia (onsite or remote), participants learn how to apply Lean principles and practices within a manufacturing context and establish a culture of continuous improvement.

The training combines case activities and discussions with live, hands-on practice using the tools, metrics, and methods needed to implement Lean systems and processes. Some of the concepts covered include:

• Determining the root cause of inefficiencies.
• Measuring performance.
• Realizing the continuous improvement cycle.
• Organizing Kaizen events.
• Instilling a mindset of Lean thinking across the organization.

Lean Methodology is a proven approach for improving efficiency and effectiveness by eliminating waste and focusing on value-added activities. Through theory, practice, and collaborative exercises, this course helps participants identify opportunities for improvement in their daily processes and develop actionable proposals using Lean tools.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level participants who wish to learn and apply Lean concepts to their workplace in a practical, engaging, and collaborative environment.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of Lean Thinking and continuous improvement.
• Identify waste in daily processes and propose practical improvements.
• Apply Lean tools such as PDCA, Value Stream Mapping, and Kanban boards.
• Collaborate effectively to generate transformation initiatives for their teams.

Format of the Course

• Short theoretical modules to understand Lean concepts.
• Practical exercises and case-based dynamics.
• Interactive and engaging activities in a workshop format.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This live, instructor-led training (available online or on-site) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level professionals who aim to effectively introduce, implement, and sustain 5S practices within their organisations.

In this instructor-led live training held at Malaysia (onsite or remotely), participants learn how to apply Lean principles and practices within their own organisation, establishing a culture of continuous improvement.

This interactive session combines case activities and discussions with live, hands-on practice using the necessary tools, metrics, and methods for implementing Lean systems. Furthermore, the training aims to instil a mindset centred on Lean thinking.

This instructor-led, live training in Malaysia (online or onsite) is designed for business professionals aiming to address specific organisational areas characterised by process inefficiencies and defects.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the fundamental concepts and principles of Lean Six Sigma.
• Utilise the DMAIC methodology to define, measure, analyse, improve, and control processes effectively.
• Formulate a strategy for deploying Lean Six Sigma within their organisation.

This instructor-led, live training in Malaysia (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level professionals who wish to gain the skills to handle complex Six Sigma projects and take a leadership role in Six Sigma and Lean implementations.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of advanced Six Sigma and Lean methodologies and tools.
• Lead complex process improvement projects that align with organizational strategies.
• Perform complex statistical analyses and make data-driven decisions.
• Effectively lead change initiatives and build a culture of continuous improvement.

This instructor-led, live training in Malaysia (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level professionals who aim to grasp both Six Sigma and Lean principles, enabling them to spearhead substantial process improvement initiatives within their organizations.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Gaining a thorough comprehension of how Lean and Six Sigma methodologies can be integrated for process improvement.
• Acquiring detailed knowledge and practical skills in the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control phases.
• Utilizing advanced statistical tools for data-driven decision-making and process analysis.
• Effectively leading and managing Lean Six Sigma projects.

This instructor-led live training in Malaysia (available online or onsite) is designed for beginners who wish to understand the core principles of Lean and Six Sigma to integrate them and enhance business processes.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain a robust understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Apply Six Sigma methodologies to improve process quality by addressing the root causes of defects and minimizing variability.
• Integrate Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to achieve more efficient and effective process improvements.
• Demonstrate basic Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques that Yellow Belts can use in process improvement projects, such as 5S, Kaizen, and process mapping.

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean methodology used to visually chart the flow of materials and information necessary to deliver a product or service to the customer. It highlights value-adding and non-value-adding activities to eliminate MUDAS (waste).

This instructor-led live training, available online or onsite, is designed for beginner to intermediate practitioners and managers who wish to learn, apply, and lead VSM projects to enhance process efficiency and productivity across their value chains.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create a current-state value stream map that includes accurate operating time calculations and distinguishes value-add from non-value-add activities.
• Identify and classify MUDAS across the value chain and quantify their impact on lead time and productivity.
• Design a future-state value stream map with improved flow, reduced waste, and updated time calculations.
• Develop clear, prioritized action plans to implement the future-state map and measure improvements.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on mapping exercises using real process examples from the client.
• Group workshops to produce current and future state maps and action plans.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.