This class is the second class in the Kanban Management Professional Series through Lean Kanban University

• We cover evolutionary change management, exploring a real case study implementing S.T.A.T.I.K method

• We discuss roles and responsibilities in a mature Kanban System, including upstream and downstream processes

• We learn appropriate metrics for measuring progress, and useful meeting cadences to adjust processes for flow.

• We discuss the Kanban Maturity Model and the Kanban Cadences in relation to organizational maturity

• We explain how the concept of “Fit for Purpose” fits into the Process Improvement lens of Kanban.

This is the first course in the Kanban Management Professional Series through Lean Kanban University.

• This class is for those who take responsibility for improving the delivery of products and services to customers of their professional service businesses. First and second line managers, project managers, product managers, experienced individual contributors, and technical experts, scrum masters, business unit leaders, C-level executives, their improvement coaches and consultants.

• We cover kanban in action, including key elements of kanban systems, such as commitment points, work item types, classes of service, explicit policies, and cadences

• We review various kanban board options and ticket features and how those choices can affect worker behavior

• We practice with a virtual gameboard simulation of work completed within a kanban system.

• We walk you through the Systems Thinking Approach to Implementing Kanban (STATIK)

This class is the second class in the Kanban Management Professional Series through Lean Kanban University

• We cover evolutionary change management, exploring a real case study implementing S.T.A.T.I.K method

• We discuss roles and responsibilities in a mature Kanban System, including upstream and downstream processes

• We learn appropriate metrics for measuring progress, and useful meeting cadences to adjust processes for flow.

• We discuss the Kanban Maturity Model and the Kanban Cadences in relation to organizational maturity

• We explain how the concept of “Fit for Purpose” fits into the Process Improvement lens of Kanban.

This is the first course in the Kanban Management Professional Series through Lean Kanban University.

• This class is for those who take responsibility for improving the delivery of products and services to customers of their professional service businesses. First and second line managers, project managers, product managers, experienced individual contributors, and technical experts, scrum masters, business unit leaders, C-level executives, their improvement coaches and consultants.

• We cover kanban in action, including key elements of kanban systems, such as commitment points, work item types, classes of service, explicit policies, and cadences

• We review various kanban board options and ticket features and how those choices can affect worker behavior

• We practice with a virtual gameboard simulation of work completed within a kanban system.

• We walk you through the Systems Thinking Approach to Implementing Kanban (STATIK)

Topics Covered

• Introducing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

• Embracing a Lean-Agile Mindset

• Understanding SAFe Principles

• Creating high-performing teams and programs

• Experiencing Program Increment (PI) Planning

• Exploring, Executing, and Releasing Value

• Leading the Lean-Agile Enterprise

• Empowering a Lean Portfolio

• Building Large Solutions

Attendees can develop a skill set that’s in demand worldwide—and empower their enterprises to succeed in a disruptive marketplace—when they become a SAFe® Agilist (SA). During this two-day course, they’ll learn the principles and practices of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®), how to execute and release value through Agile Release Trains, and what it means to lead a Lean-Agile transformation at enterprise scale.

Attendees will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and why it’s so effective in today’s adapt-or-die marketplace. They’ll also get practical advice on supporting Agile teams and programs, empowering a Lean Portfolio, building a continuous delivery pipeline and DevOps culture, and coordinating large solutions.

• Experiencing Program Increment (PI) Planning

• Exploring, Executing, and Releasing Value

• Leading the Lean-Agile Enterprise

• Empowering a Lean Portfolio

• Building Large Solutions
  

Prerequisites

All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the SAFe® 4 Agilist (SA) certification exam:

• 5+ years’ experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product, or project management

• Experience in Scrum and or Kanban
  

This class is the second class in the Kanban Management Professional Series through Lean Kanban University

• We cover evolutionary change management, exploring a real case study implementing S.T.A.T.I.K method

• We discuss roles and responsibilities in a mature Kanban System, including upstream and downstream processes

• We learn appropriate metrics for measuring progress, and useful meeting cadences to adjust processes for flow.

Transitioning to Lean-Agile practices for building digital services is especially challenging in the government context. But issues of legacy governance, contracting, and organizational barriers can be overcome with the right information and strategies. During this two-day course, attendees will learn the principles and practices of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®), how to execute and release value through Agile Release Trains, and what it means to lead a Lean-Agile transformation of a program inside a government agency. 

Attendees will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and why it’s an essential foundation for transformation. They’ll also get practical advice on building high performing, multi-vendor Agile teams and programs, managing technology investments in Lean flow, acquiring solutions with Agile contracting, launching the program, planning, and delivering value using SAFe. Attendees will also learn how specific leadership behaviors can drive successful organizational change, even in government.

This is the first course in the Kanban Management Professional Series through Lean Kanban University.

• This class is for those who take responsibility for improving the delivery of products and services to customers of their professional service businesses. First and second line managers, project managers, product managers, experienced individual contributors, and technical experts, scrum masters, business unit leaders, C-level executives, their improvement coaches and consultants.

• We cover kanban in action, including key elements of kanban systems, such as commitment points, work item types, classes of service, explicit policies, and cadences

• We review various kanban board options and ticket features and how those choices can affect worker behavior

• We practice with a gameboard simulation of work completed within a kanban system.