Overview
Understanding the key principles of visualizing work, limiting WIP, managing flow, and continuous improvement., How to effectively set up and maintain a Kanban board tailored to a software development process., Techniques for identifying bottlenecks, improving flow, and increasing team productivity., Using metrics like cycle time, lead time, and cumulative flow diagrams to measure and improve performance., Fostering a culture of ongoing adaptation and refinement in software development processes.
Professionals seeking to expand their toolkit with Kanban and integrate it into their teams or organizations., Developers looking to optimize their workflows and improve their development process using Kanban, Individuals who manage software development teams and want to enhance team efficiency, track progress, and foster continuous improvement., Beginners interested in learning how to implement Kanban for managing work in software development environments, even without prior Kanban experience.
Familiarity with software development processes, whether from a technical, management, or operations perspective.
Kanban for Software Development : Mastering Workflow Optimization and Efficiency
This course is designed to give you a thorough understanding of Kanban principles and practices, focusing on their application in various settings, particularly within software development.
Kanban is a powerful visual management tool that helps teams optimize their workflow, improve efficiency, and enhance productivity. This course will guide you through the core concepts of Kanban, from its fundamental principles to advanced practices and metrics. By exploring how Kanban works, setting up and managing Kanban boards, and implementing strategies for continuous improvement, you'll gain the skills necessary to apply Kanban effectively in your projects.
Course Overview
Module 1: Introduction to Kanban
Get acquainted with Kanban’s fundamental principles and how it compares to other Agile methodologies. Learn how Kanban is applied in software development, and explore core concepts such as visualizing work, managing flow, and continuous improvement.
Module 2: Setting Up a Kanban Board
Learn the essentials of designing and setting up a Kanban board tailored to your workflow. This module covers creating columns, defining work items, setting work in progress limits, and visualizing your workflows to identify and address inefficiencies.
Module 3: Managing Flow and Improving Efficiency
Dive into techniques for managing workflow efficiency, dealing with bottlenecks, prioritizing work, and leveraging Kanban metrics to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.
Module 4: Advanced Kanban Practices
Explore advanced Kanban practices, including scaling Kanban for large teams and organizations, integrating Kanban with other Agile frameworks, and applying Kaizen principles for continuous improvement.
Whether you are new to Kanban or looking to enhance your existing knowledge, this course will provide you with the tools and insights needed to achieve greater workflow management success.
Jimmy Mathew
Around 21 years in IT experience, 14 years of Agile experience, playing various roles in Agile Leadership, Agile Coach, Scrum Master, Trainer, etc.
Mentored many successful agile coaches in their journey. Experienced Agile Coach with extensive prior experience as a Scrum Master. Agile experience include, experience in implementing scrum in traditional environments, mentoring Agile Leaders, conducting Scrum trainings at various levels, effectively mentoring dispersed, international agile project teams.
PMP- Project Management Professional
ICP-ACC - ICP Agile Coaching
PSM1 – Professional Scrum Master
CSP-SM – Certified Scrum Professional Scrum Master
CSM – Certified Scrum Master
SAFe - Scaled Agile Framework-Agilist