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Kanban workshop

This workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to the Kanban methodology, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to optimize workflows, enhance team collaboration, and maximize value delivery. Through hands-on exercises and interactive discussions, you will create actionable metrics, visualize workflows, and build a functional Kanban board tailored to their team's needs. This practical training ensures you can immediately implement Kanban practices in your daily work.

What you will learn

Competencies

By the end of the workshop, you will have learned how to:

  • Increase effectiveness.

  • Reduce bottlenecks.

  • Boost productivity.

Goals

The goals reached by the end of the workshop include:

  • Understanding the Kanban methodology: Gain a high-level understanding of Kanban principles and practices, enabling you to apply them effectively in your workplace.

  • Mastering key metrics: Learn how to define and measure four essential Kanban metrics: "WIP" (Work in Progress), "Throughput", "Work Item Age", and "Cycle Time".

  • Visualizing and defining workflow: Develop the ability to visualize and clearly define workflows to improve transparency and efficiency.

  • Optimizing value delivery: Cultivate a mindset focused on delivering maximum value through continuous improvement and flow optimization.

  • Building a Kanban board: Create a fully functional Kanban board using real work items from your team, ready to be implemented immediately after the workshop.

  • Preparing for certification: Be ready to complete two Kanban certification tests, reinforcing the knowledge and skills you have gained during the training.

Who should attend?

  • Your (almost) full team: Ideal for teams that work together on a (near-)daily basis

  • Teams looking to become more productive and improve close collaboration with team members.

  • Teams that need to be able to adapt quickly to changes.

Workshop content

  • High-level understanding of the Kanban methodology with practical application to your work.

  • Creation of four essential Kanban metrics:

    • WIP (Work in Progress).

    • Throughput.

    • Work Item Age (i.e. the reason for all other metrics).

    • Cycle Time.

  • Visualization of workflow.

  • Definition of workflow.

  • Mindset focused on optimizing value.

  • Creation of a Kanban board and flow, ready to be used immediately after the workshop, using your team's real work items.

Practical info

  • Duration: 8 hours

  • Pricing: 40 Service Credits

  • Format: The workshop can be conducted either co-located (recommended) or remotely.

    • Co-located: We recommend a 1-day workshop.

    • Remote: We recommend splitting the workshop into two 4-hour sessions.

How to register

Send an email to salesops@skyline.be to register or request additional information for the Kanban workshop.

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