The Definitive Guide! KANBAN, Successful Evolutionary Change For Your Technology Business.
The Kanban Method will improve your existing development process. This book explains why and shows you how to get started using it right now. Case studies and illustrations make it easy to adopt the improvements you need for your unique situation. More...
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New! LESSONS IN AGILE MANAGEMENT: On the Road to Kanban
“This is the book on leadership we have been waiting for”
—Kurt Hausler
Channel Kanban
Monday, April 22, 2013
Scrumban Practitioner Workshop - Boston, MA - September 26-27
Kanban is coming to New England! Code Genesys, a Boston IT Solutions firm, has partnered with David J. Anderson & Associates to sponsor a series of workshops on the Kanban method throughout 2013.
The Kanban Method is an emerging flow-based system for managing software engineering projects and operations.
Scrum is an iterative Agile methodology that has become popular and has contributed much to process improvement in development teams.
We’ll start by covering the basics on how to get started and the advantages this method offers compared to other approaches for managing product development. It covers key ideas like grooming and prioritization, release planning, demand analysis, metric analysis, setting WIP, classes of service, SLEs etc.
By the end of the Workshop participants will:
Gain a basic understanding with the Kanban Game
Understand how to get started and start using Scrumban in your team
Own a data driven approach to evolutionary improvement
Know where to look for & get help
Class Schedule
Day 1
Introduction to Scrumban
GetKanban Simulation
Scrumban Mechanics
Epics & Stories
Work Item Types, Kanban System Design, WIP limits
Cumulative Flow Diagrams, SLAs, Little’s Law
System Thinking
Iterations & Sprints
Points & Velocity
Story Grooming
Day 2
More advanced topics
Classes of Service
Cost of Delay
Shared or Cross Functional Resources
Evolutionary improvement
Models for improvement
Bottlenecks, Variability, Metrics
Velocity Planning, Predictions
Scrumban in your organization
Organizational practices, Roll Out Plan
Transition Planning
Register today!
Only $1500 per person
Early bird rate $1000 until August 10
About the presenter
Ajay Reddy started his professional career as a software engineer, and spent many years leading development teams and larger IT functions. He now spends the majority of his time helping technology organizations improve performance by successfully adopting agile practices.
Ajay is consistently recognized for quickly adding value to the organizations with which he works through his “active communications, persistent yet compassionate mentoring, and leading by example.”
Ajay is an Associate of David J. Anderson & Associates, founder of Code Genesys (a Boston-based IT Solutions company), and managing partner of ScrumDo.com (a cloud-based project management tool for Scrum teams).
Kanban Practitioner Workshop (Boston, MA) - May 16-17
with Ajay Reddy (instructor)
Kanban is coming to New England! Code Genesys, a Boston IT Solutions firm, has partnered with David J. Anderson & Associates to sponsor a series of workshops on the Kanban method throughout 2013.
This Kanban Practitioner course teaches The Kanban Method. It begins by covering the basics on how to get started and focuses on the unique advantages Kanban brings to managing product development. Participants will walk away with a strong understanding of concepts such as key demand analysis, metric analysis, setting WIP, classes of service, SLEs etc.
By the end of the Workshop participants will:
Gain a basic understanding with the Kanban Game
Understand how to get started and start using Kanban in your team
Own a data driven approach to evolutionary improvement
Know where to look for & get help
Class Schedule
Day 1
Introduction to the Kanban Method
GetKanban Simulation
Kanban Mechanics
Work Item Types, Kanban System Design, WIP limits
Cumulative Flow Diagrams, SLAs, Little’s Law
System Thinking
Queue Replenishment, Cadence
Day 2
More advanced topics
Classes of Service
Cost of Delay
Shared or Cross Functional Resources
Evolutionary improvement
Models for improvement
Bottlenecks, Variability, Metrics
Kanban in your organization
Organizational practices, Roll Out Plan
Register today!
Only $1500 per person
About the presenter
Ajay Reddy started his professional career as a software engineer, and spent many years leading development teams and larger IT functions. He now spends the majority of his time helping technology organizations improve performance by successfully adopting agile practices.
Ajay is consistently recognized for quickly adding value to the organizations with which he works through his “active communications, persistent yet compassionate mentoring, and leading by example.”
Ajay is an Associate of David J. Anderson & Associates, founder of Code Genesys (a Boston-based IT Solutions company), and managing partner of ScrumDo.com (a cloud-based project management tool for Scrum teams).
Join us at LKNA13 and get up to $3000 credit on a Kanban Masterclass
I believe that attending Lean Kanban North America 2013 (LKNA13) will be such a benefit to aspiring kanban coaches and change agents that I’m making a special offer.
This week only—if you register to attend Lean Kanban North America 2013 in Chicago, you can get a huge credit toward any Kanban Coaching Professional Masterclass taught by David J. Anderson and Associates this year.
These 3-day masterclasses meet the educational requirement for the Lean-Kanban University Kanban Coaching Professional designation. They also prepare you to lead a successful kanban initiative, as well as connect you with the global kanban community.
How much of a credit? If you host a private kanban masterclass at your workplace, you get a $3000 credit. If you join us for a public kanban masterclass offered anywhere in the world in 2013, you can get a $1500 credit. Just register at http://lkna.leankanban.com using the code LKDJAA. This code will also give you $50.00 off the 3-day conference registration.
Minimum LKNA13 registration level is for 3-day conference package
Hotel room reservation at JW Marriott Chicago hotel is also required.
LKNA13 registration and hotel room reservation at JW Marriott venue hotel must both be booked by midnight (CDT), Friday, April 12, 2013 using the LKDJAA code
Kanban Coaching Professional Masterclass - Vienna 27-29 May 2013
This 3-day leadership & coaching masterclass, formerly called the Advanced Kanban Masterclass, is for Kanban practitioners, consultants, coaches, change agents and managers. Spend 3-day of intense study with pioneer of Kanban, David J. Anderson. This workshop is limited to just 12 people. Achieve the educational requirements for the Kanban Coaching Professional designation from Lean-Kanban University.
This masterclass with the pioneer of Kanban is ideal for anyone tasked with leading a change initiative in their organization or at a client organization in the next year. It is suitable for managers, process engineers, change agents, experienced process or project management coaches and consultants. Attendees are expected to be familiar with the content of the book, “Kanban - Successful Evolutionary Change for your Technology Business.
The Kanban Method takes an evolutionary, cultural approach to capability development, improvement and organizational performance. These intensive 3-day workshops will transfer the knowledge and skills to enable you to lead Lean transformations using the Kanban Method. This is your opportunity to get your hard questions answered by the originator of the Kanban Method and to develop deep ties in the community and network with fellow practitioners. All attendees will receive an automatic invitation to future Kanban Leadership Retreats - our series 2-day “consultants’ camp” format open space events for advanced practitioners and leaders in our community.
“The guided interactions with David and the rest of the class brought Kanban to life for me. The experience enabled me to view Kanban with the passion and depth that are necessary when working with those that are new to it.” - Alan Atlas, LKU Kanban Coaching Professional
A copy of the Kanban book in physical or electronic format will be supplied upon registration. Attendees who already have a copy of the Kanban book can opt to receive a copy of Lessons in Agile Management book as an alternative.
WHAT IS COVERED
Psychology of Change
Understanding the psychology of change will help you successfully introduce the Kanban Method, and help build a culture of continuous improvement in your organization.
Advanced Topics
This course goes beyond material covered in the “Kanban” book. It includes topics such as applying cost of delay, class of service, kanban board design, CFD charts, and risk management.
Answers to the hard questions
How do you use metrics in Kanban? How can you use Little’s Law? How do you handle defect tracking? Every class is customized to answer YOUR questions. The small class size means you go back to your workplace with answers you can apply.
Using Simulations
You will be introduced to the GetKanban game and the KanbanSim computer simulation. You will learn how to use these in the workplace to achieve greater success in less time.
“As the lead for Deloitte LEAN, a service offering dedicated to helping technology workers excel in their craft, I can speak first hand to the influence David’s class has had on how I have conducted numerous large scale organizational transformation initiatives” - Jeff Anderson, Deloitte LEAN, LKU Kanban Coaching Professional
The workshop will open with a round table of introductions and shared Kanban experience. Each participant will be asked for a list of questions they’d like answered over the 3 day session and from this a topic backlog will be built. David will augment this backlog with essential topics and foundational material. The agenda for the remaining time will then be set to insure the fullest of coverage and the maximum value for all participants. The focus will be on shared experience and discussion of the hard questions that clients and team members ask coaches during the introduction of Lean ideas through the use of a kanban pull system. The workshop will include the use of the Kanban Sim by Focused Objective and the option of playing the GetKanban game simulation during one evening. The objective is to understand the use of games and simulation as tools for training and planning in the workplace.
The intent of limiting the workshop to a maximum of 12 attendees (typical attendance is around 8 people) is to have an interactive collaborative session designed to facilitate knowledge sharing and learning. Attendees should come prepared to discuss their own experiences with Kanban and challenging situations they’ve faced with change initiatives at clients or employers
The goal of the Kanban Coacihng Professional Masterclass is to enable participants to go back into the field and successfully coach Agile/Lean transitions using the Kanban approach. Every workshop is different because of the unique experiences of each participant and their specific focus and desired outcomes.
“This Kanban masterclass has helped me to deeply understand the Kanban method, with a more organizational and management point of view. Advanced topics such as change and risk management, and other models have been covered, which makes it complementary to David’s Kanban training class.” - Laurent Morriseau, Morisseau Consulting, LKU Kanban Coaching Professional
Each participant will have completed the educational requirements for the Kanban Coaching Professional (KCP) designation from Lean-Kanban University. Attendees of this course will be eligible to register for this designation. Kanban Coaching Professionals are entitled to use the KCP initials and badging, and are invited to exclusive events. They are also listed on the Lean-Kanban University website and promoted by LKU. Program fees apply.
BENEFITS OF KANBAN COACHING
Kanban offers process coaches and managers another tool in their transformation toolbox. It offers an evolutionary approach to change that focuses on the culture of the organization. Attendees will be introduced to the 3 Kanban Kata that are core to the approach. Kanban is proving to be a facilitator of evolutionary change with low resistance and an enabler of accelerated achievement of high levels of organizational maturity. Organizations embracing Kanban have been seen to improve predictability, risk management, governance and their capability to manage and embrace change.
“His teaching style is engaging and practical. His material is rich with real world examples. And the caliber of fellow attendees, and the conversation that engenders, is phenomenal. David and his team are on the elite short list of Lean-Kanban trainers around the globe.” - Jon Terry, LeanKit, LKU Kanban Coaching Professional
Substitutions are accepted at any time. Cancellations must be notified by email and refunds will be provided according to the following:
More than 10 days prior = 80% of course fee
5 to 10 days prior = 50% of course fee
Less than 5 days = no refund provided
DJAA reserves the right to postpone or cancel this event if there are insufficient registrations or if presenters are unable to attend due to illness. If necessary, you will be notified no later than 7 days prior to the event and all registration payments will be refunded promptly. If circumstances require, presenters may be substituted for alternative qualified presenters with equivalent experience.
Kanban Coaching Professional Masterclass - London, UK - 12-14 June 2013 SOLD OUT
This 3-day leadership & coaching masterclass, formerly called the Advanced Kanban Masterclass, is for Kanban practitioners, consultants, coaches, change agents and managers. Spend 3-day of intense study with pioneer of Kanban, David J. Anderson. This workshop is limited to just 12 people. Achieve the educational requirements for the Kanban Coaching Professional designation from Lean-Kanban University.
This masterclass with the pioneer of Kanban is ideal for anyone tasked with leading a change initiative in their organization or at a client organization in the next year. It is suitable for managers, process engineers, change agents, experienced process or project management coaches and consultants. Attendees are expected to be familiar with the content of the book, “Kanban - Successful Evolutionary Change for your Technology Business.
The Kanban Method takes an evolutionary, cultural approach to capability development, improvement and organizational performance. These intensive 3-day workshops will transfer the knowledge and skills to enable you to lead Lean transformations using the Kanban Method. This is your opportunity to get your hard questions answered by the originator of the Kanban Method and to develop deep ties in the community and network with fellow practitioners. All attendees will receive an automatic invitation to future Kanban Leadership Retreats - our series 2-day “consultants’ camp” format open space events for advanced practitioners and leaders in our community.
“The guided interactions with David and the rest of the class brought Kanban to life for me. The experience enabled me to view Kanban with the passion and depth that are necessary when working with those that are new to it.” - Alan Atlas, LKU Kanban Coaching Professional
Register today!
USD $4000 per person
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $3400 USD per person automatically applied through May 29th, 2013!
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A copy of the Kanban book in physical or electronic format will be supplied upon registration. Attendees who already have a copy of the Kanban book can opt to receive a copy of Lessons in Agile Management book as an alternative.
WHAT IS COVERED
Psychology of Change
Understanding the psychology of change will help you successfully introduce the Kanban Method, and help build a culture of continuous improvement in your organization.
Advanced Topics
This course goes beyond material covered in the “Kanban” book. It includes topics such as applying cost of delay, class of service, kanban board design, CFD charts, and risk management.
Answers to the hard questions
How do you use metrics in Kanban? How can you use Little’s Law? How do you handle defect tracking? Every class is customized to answer YOUR questions. The small class size means you go back to your workplace with answers you can apply.
Using Simulations
You will be introduced to the GetKanban game and the KanbanSim computer simulation. You will learn how to use these in the workplace to achieve greater success in less time.
“As the lead for Deloitte LEAN, a service offering dedicated to helping technology workers excel in their craft, I can speak first hand to the influence David’s class has had on how I have conducted numerous large scale organizational transformation initiatives” - Jeff Anderson, Deloitte LEAN, LKU Kanban Coaching Professional
The workshop will open with a round table of introductions and shared Kanban experience. Each participant will be asked for a list of questions they’d like answered over the 3 day session and from this a topic backlog will be built. David will augment this backlog with essential topics and foundational material. The agenda for the remaining time will then be set to insure the fullest of coverage and the maximum value for all participants. The focus will be on shared experience and discussion of the hard questions that clients and team members ask coaches during the introduction of Lean ideas through the use of a kanban pull system. The workshop will include the use of the Kanban Sim by Focused Objective and the option of playing the GetKanban game simulation during one evening. The objective is to understand the use of games and simulation as tools for training and planning in the workplace.
The intent of limiting the workshop to a maximum of 12 attendees (typical attendance is around 8 people) is to have an interactive collaborative session designed to facilitate knowledge sharing and learning. Attendees should come prepared to discuss their own experiences with Kanban and challenging situations they’ve faced with change initiatives at clients or employers
The goal of the Kanban Coacihng Professional Masterclass is to enable participants to go back into the field and successfully coach Agile/Lean transitions using the Kanban approach. Every workshop is different because of the unique experiences of each participant and their specific focus and desired outcomes.
“This Kanban masterclass has helped me to deeply understand the Kanban method, with a more organizational and management point of view. Advanced topics such as change and risk management, and other models have been covered, which makes it complementary to David’s Kanban training class.” - Laurent Morriseau, Morisseau Consulting, LKU Kanban Coaching Professional
Each participant will have completed the educational requirements for the Kanban Coaching Professional (KCP) designation from Lean-Kanban University. Attendees of this course will be eligible to register for this designation. Kanban Coaching Professionals are entitled to use the KCP initials and badging, and are invited to exclusive events. They are also listed on the Lean-Kanban University website and promoted by LKU. Program fees apply.
BENEFITS OF KANBAN COACHING
Kanban offers process coaches and managers another tool in their transformation toolbox. It offers an evolutionary approach to change that focuses on the culture of the organization. Attendees will be introduced to the 3 Kanban Kata that are core to the approach. Kanban is proving to be a facilitator of evolutionary change with low resistance and an enabler of accelerated achievement of high levels of organizational maturity. Organizations embracing Kanban have been seen to improve predictability, risk management, governance and their capability to manage and embrace change.
“His teaching style is engaging and practical. His material is rich with real world examples. And the caliber of fellow attendees, and the conversation that engenders, is phenomenal. David and his team are on the elite short list of Lean-Kanban trainers around the globe.” - Jon Terry, LeanKit, LKU Kanban Coaching Professional
Substitutions are accepted at any time. Cancellations must be notified by email and refunds will be provided according to the following:
More than 10 days prior = 80% of course fee
5 to 10 days prior = 50% of course fee
Less than 5 days = no refund provided
DJAA reserves the right to postpone or cancel this event if there are insufficient registrations or if presenters are unable to attend due to illness. If necessary, you will be notified no later than 7 days prior to the event and all registration payments will be refunded promptly. If circumstances require, presenters may be substituted for alternative qualified presenters with equivalent experience.
