This intensive 2-day Kanban training class provides an introduction to Lean, Pull Systems and Kanban and will explain how established industrial engineering theory can apply to software development process.
This class is based on David J. Anderson’s book “Kanban - Successful Evolutionary Change for Your Technology Business”. Attendees of the class will receive a copy of the new book.
Unfortunately, this class has been cancelled.
Participants in the class will learn how to use the simple process of limiting work-in-progress as a driver of change. Kanban is a change management method and a different approach to striking agreements between IT and the business.
You’ll learn how to define the policies that constrain the collaborative game of software development. You’ll learn how to use those policies to manage risk and to reset negotiations and recast them as collaborative problem solving.
Used effectively, Kanban will change you and your organization. If your workplace has been stagnating and you are looking for new ideas to unleash productivity, innovation, collaboration and creativity, take 2 days and come along.
What you will learn
Day 1
Kanban Mechanics
- Demand Analysis
- Value-Network Mapping
- Visualization
- Work Item Types
- WIP Limits
- Classes of Service
- Service Level Agreements (SLA)
- Kanban Simulation Game
Day 2
Why Kanban
- Recipe for Success
- Case Studies
- Improvement Opportunities
- Understanding Variation
- Bottleneck Management
- Economic Cost Model for Lean (Waste)
- Metrics
About the presenter
Daniel Vacanti, MBA, was a contributor to and a primary reviewer of David Anderson’s Kanban book. He is a 15 year software industry veteran who specializes in the leading, mentoring, and coaching of teams in agile practices. He has a record of delivering customer valued results working with teams and companies of varying sizes. His emphasis is on the business-appropriate use of technology to help companies achieve their specific financial goals. Daniel has worked with David Anderson for over 10 years and was a Development Manager on some of the earliest kanban implementations with David.
Is this for you?
If you are a software development executive, project manager, development manager, project lead or developer and you would like to learn how Lean, Pull Systems and Kanban can provide a useful perspective to consider the entire value chain beyond the pure software development, this Kanban class is for you!
Location:
Washington DC, USA
Venue:
CC Pace
4100 Monument Corner Drive
Suite 400
Fairfax, VA 22030
Lots going on this week with the release of a new book on performance and the Lean & Kanban 2011 conference in Benelux. Discussions aplenty this week around kanban boards reflecting reality (or not) and the impact it has to swimlanes (or not).
Pawel Brodzinski’s recent blog post, “Kanban Story: Kanban Board Should Reflect the
Reality”, hits on a kanban design decision worthy of examination. Pawel discusses the
reasons why a board which reflects something better than reality actually contributes to faulty decisions. http://blog.brodzinski.com/2011/10/kanban-board-reflect-reality.html
A post regarding “Kanban for Network Services team” on the kanbanops board generated considerable discussion from the community this week. Great ideas from contributors on how to handle variability due to different work item task size. And yes, swim lanes were suggested from multiple sources as a means to manage variability. http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/kanbanops/message/109
Events
Yet another inspiring AGILEMinds initiative, Lean & Kanban 2011 Benelux hosted by Maarten Volders Oct 3-4 included a line up of amazing speakers and thought leaders from all over the world. http://www.agileminds.be/event/2
See twitter hashtag #lkbe11 for inside scoop from attendees and speakers. Looks like there was some feisty debate over swim lanes and damage capacity. We can’t wait to get a look at all the presentations! For now, David Anderson’s slides on “Kanban - When Is It Not Appropriate” are available at http://agilemanagement.net/images/uploads/KanbanWhenIsItNotAppropriate.pdf
Alan Shalloway’s slides on “Lean Kanban is About People” are available at http://www.netobjectives.com/resources/slides/lean-kanban-about-people-lkbe2011
Official “Kanban - Successful Evolutionary Change for Your Technology Business” Class
with Mike Burrows (instructor)
This intensive 2-day Kanban training class provides an introduction to Lean, Pull Systems and Kanban and will explain how established industrial engineering theory can apply to software development process.
This class is based on David J. Anderson’s book “Kanban - Successful Evolutionary Change for Your Technology Business”. Attendees of the class will receive a copy of the new book.
Participants in the class will learn how to use the simple process of limiting work-in-progress as a driver of change. Kanban is a change management method and a different approach to striking agreements between IT and the business.
You’ll learn how to define the policies that constrain the collaborative game of software development. You’ll learn how to use those policies to manage risk and to reset negotiations and recast them as collaborative problem solving.
Used effectively, Kanban will change you and your organization. If your workplace has been stagnating and you are looking for new ideas to unleash productivity, innovation, collaboration and creativity, take 2 days and come along.
What you will learn
Day 1
Kanban Mechanics
- Demand Analysis
- Value-Network Mapping
- Visualization
- Work Item Types
- WIP Limits
- Classes of Service
- Service Level Agreements (SLA)
- Kanban Simulation Game
Day 2
Why Kanban
- Recipe for Success
- Case Studies
- Improvement Opportunities
- Understanding Variation
- Bottleneck Management
- Economic Cost Model for Lean (Waste)
- Metrics
About the presenter
Mike Burrows offers experienced thinking and innovation in management and leadership through training and coaching in the UK and throughout the world. He has a background as development manager and IT director in a variety of industries including aerospace, finance, energy and software. Mike implemented his first Kanban systems at the energy risk management consultancy Encore International. In addition to his programme delivery and portfolio management responsibilities, Mike has led a number of successful improvement initiatives, ranging from division-wide capacity management to improved training for business analysts.
Is this for you?
If you are a software development executive, project manager, development manager, project lead or developer and you would like to learn how Lean, Pull Systems and Kanban can provide a useful perspective to consider the entire value chain beyond the pure software development, this Kanban class is for you!
