KanBan Training in Taiwan

Target Group:

IT Director, Project Manager, Technical Team Leader, Analyst, Software Developer, Tester

Learning Objective:

The goal of this training is to gain a thorough understanding and practical experience in the key aspects of Kanban and Agile methodologies.

This course is designed for individuals who need to integrate Agile methodologies, particularly SCRUM, with Lean and Kanban to effectively manage their projects.

It brings together the principles of product design and software development.

The Kanban Management Professional 1 (KMP1) is a highly interactive two-day course that blends teaching, group discussions, and a fully immersive simulation to demonstrate how the Kanban Method aids individuals, teams, and organizations in managing and enhancing the delivery of products and services to their customers.

The Kanban Method offers practical, actionable, evidence-based guidance for achieving successful evolutionary change. It begins with your current processes and supports gradual transformation while respecting existing roles, responsibilities, and job titles, and promoting leadership at all levels. This approach enables organizations to evolve business processes smoothly, define and utilize relevant metrics to track progress, and significantly mitigate the risks associated with complex change initiatives.

Upon completing this course, you will gain a solid understanding of Kanban principles and practices, along with the skills needed to confidently implement Kanban in your organization.

What Will You Learn?
- Identify internal and external sources of dissatisfaction
- Analyze demand versus capability
- Model the knowledge discovery process
- Design kanban systems and their visual representations
- Identify and prioritize improvements
- Select cadences for activities
- Determine classes of service

Who Is This Course For?
This course is designed for anyone involved in product development or knowledge work, including but not limited to:
Programme and delivery managers
Product and project managers
Product developers, software developers, and testers
Operations and support personnel
Business analysts
High-level management
Anyone interested in implementing Agile methodologies within their organization

JIRA is a Java-based web application designed to provide project and issue tracking to enhance the agility of software development processes.

In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn how to use Jira to implement a Kanban approach to Agile within their organization.

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

• Grasp the principles behind Agile and Kanban methodologies
• Use Jira to create and manage a Kanban project effectively
• Tailor Jira to meet the specific needs of their organization
• Conduct both basic and advanced searches and analysis within Jira
• Generate and review comprehensive reports

Audience

• Product managers
• Software developers
• Test engineers
• Business analysts

Format of the Course

• The course combines lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice in a live-lab environment.

Note

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

Kanban is a workflow management method.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at both beginner-level and advanced-level participants. The knowledge and tools provided can be applied in your daily work to optimize workflow efficiency.

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

• Increase the number of work items completed per unit of time.
• Reduce the time required to complete work items.
• Improve work predictability (providing better answers to "When will it be done?").
• Manage flow metrics (throughput, lead time, work in progress, work item age).
• Use flow charts (Cumulative Flow Diagram, Lead Time Histogram, Work Aging Chart).
• Utilize statistical forecasting methods, such as Monte Carlo simulations and Service Level Agreement.
• Design a Kanban System in a methodological way (STATIK).
• Understand Little's Law, which describes the nature of value flow.

This two-day course is designed to equip teams that are part of an Agile Release Train (ART) with the skills needed to thrive in an Agile environment. Participants will learn how to leverage Scrum, Kanban, and XP methodologies effectively. The training covers becoming Agile Teams, building and managing backlogs, and planning and executing iterations. Additionally, teams will gain a deep understanding of their role within the ART, including collaboration, planning, execution, and continuous improvement with other teams.

This class prepares participants to manage a Program Increment (PI), including all necessary meetings at both the Team and Program levels, with a particular emphasis on upcoming PI planning. By attending this course, you will be well-prepared to take the exam and become a certified SAFe® Practitioner (SP).

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Implement SAFe to scale Lean and Agile development in your organization

• Understand your team's role within the Agile Release Train

• Recognize other teams on the train, their roles, and the dependencies between them

• Plan iterations effectively

• Execute iterations, demonstrate value, and refine your processes

• Plan Program Increments with confidence

• Collaborate seamlessly with other teams on the train

Are you finding it challenging to implement Agile in your organization? Is the change process too rigid? Are your teams feeling overwhelmed and less productive, yet resistant to a complete overhaul?

Consider taking the “Alternative Path to Agility” by adopting an evolutionary and humane Change Management Method. This approach doesn’t force a new process but enhances your existing one.

The Kanban Method offers practical, actionable, and evidence-based guidance for successful evolutionary change. It begins with your current practices and respects existing roles, responsibilities, and job titles. This enables organizations to gradually evolve their business processes, use relevant metrics to track progress, and significantly reduce the risks associated with complex change initiatives.

If your team is feeling overwhelmed, Kanban can help you regain control over your work. Kanban introduces a dynamic approach to managing your process and identifying bottlenecks.

This training equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to apply Kanban in your work. You will learn how to prioritize tasks, determine what to focus on now, what to defer, and what to eliminate from your to-do list permanently.

Learning Outcomes

This 1-day course covers the fundamentals of the Kanban Method® and serves as an entry point to an alternative path to agility.

Participants will become familiar with the Kanban Method, including how to design and implement a basic Kanban board. They will understand work item types and the associated risks. They will also explore various Team Kanban board designs and styles, learning how to select the most suitable one for their context. Additionally, they will be aware of the training roadmap and the value and benefits at each step on the “alternative path to agility.”

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for any professional working in a product development or knowledge work environment who is interested in discovering how Kanban can enhance their working conditions. Kanban is applicable across multiple organizational functions, from senior management looking to adopt Lean Management to team members seeking to improve their practices. Previous attendees have included:

• Senior Management Positions (CxO)
• Program and Project Managers
• Product Managers, Product Owners, and Business Analysts
• Scrum Team Members
• Scrum Masters, Team Leads, and Change Agents
• Product and Software Developers and Testers
• Agile Coaches and Practitioners (Scrum, XP, DSDM, AgilePM, etc.)
• Other roles such as HR and Finance professionals