Flow Optimization and Kanban Cadences-Advanced Kanban Management Method (KMP II) NY/NJ

__ __ _“__Flow Optimization and Kanban Cadences – Advanced Kanban Management Method (KMP II)”, a two-day training, systematically builds upon the foundations established in “Kanban System Design – A System Thinking Approach to Evolutionary Change (KMP I)” or your existing Kanban knowledge. By focusing on the complex demands of a multi-teamed organization, we explore how to keep momentum beyond initial improvements realized from a successful Kanban implementation. We address the need to ensure that better products and services lead to higher customer satisfaction and business performance through the sound management and understanding of the seven cadences offered by Kanban._ _This course provides the essential tools to those wanting to grow a learning organization and leverage the many services which connect and interact._ _After these two days, you will uncover the potential still hidden in your system, even if you are currently using Kanban successfully._ _You will learn about the techniques which can be used to achieve the full potential of your Kanban system._ _ _ _In this advanced Kanban training, we work on scaling, prioritizing and forecasting—those themes which need a system that has been in place for a while and has somewhat matured. _  _FORECASTING_ _“When will the work be finished?” and “How much work can we deliver in each time-frame?” are two questions which you will be able to answer in the future with accurate predictability instead of just estimating an answer. _   _PRIORITIZING__ _ _Are you at the point where the WIP limit isn’t being maintained because suddenly everything has top priority? Classical prioritization often causes more problems than it solves. We examine an economically reasonable and resilient method for prioritization: Cost of Delay._   _SCALING_ _ __With the third theme, scaling, we focus on answering the following question: How do you best coordinate a Kanban system over different hierarchical and functional levels of a company, so that they are integrated and networked into a whole system?_ _ _ _WHAT YOU WILL LEARN_ _ _ * _Ø__Deeper Kanban practices to sustain evolutionary improvements_ * _Ø__Fitness for purpose metrics_ * _Ø__How to fight emotional objections to WIP limit introduction_ * _Ø__Practice Kanban as a robust blueprint for real-world change management scenarios_ * _Ø__Compile Kanban strategies to sustain and scale evolutionary improvements in your organization_ * _Ø__Enabled by 7 Kanban cadences, apply a tactical approach to organizational feedback loops in common areas, including:_ * * _Ø__Operations Review_ * * _Ø__Service Delivery Review_ * * _Ø__Risk Review_   * _Ø__Accurately predict when your work will be finished._ * _Ø__Make prioritization decisions based on economic factors instead of hunches._ * _Ø__Scale your Kanban system to generate more value for your company._ * _Ø__Implement the most important advanced flow concepts in your daily work._ * _Ø__Forecasts for single work items_ * _Ø__Forecasts for several work items (e.g. Releases, Sprints)_ * _Ø__Sequencing and Scheduling_ * _Ø__Managing Risk_ * _Ø__Gain hands-on learning with an enterprise-level Kanban case study_ _ _ _COURSE AGENDA_ _ _ DAY 1: _ _ * _Ø__Review and explore the motivations for the Kanban method_ * _Ø__Examine and recognize emotional objections to WIP limit introduction_ * _Ø__Assess and interpret the Kanban value system, commitment and replenishment_ * _Ø__Investigate Kanban at scale, understanding the organization as a network of services_ * _Ø__Introducing an enterprise-level Kanban case study_ _ _ _DAY 2:_ _ _ * _Ø__Identify an evolutionary approach to change management_ * _Ø__Investigate Fitness for purpose, KPIs, and metrics_ * _Ø__Implement organizational feedback loops with Kanban cadences_ * _Ø__Further analyze an enterprise-level Kanban case study_ _ _ _WHO SHOULD ATTEND_ _ _ _The ideal participants of this class are those seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the benefits of applying Kanban to their existing workflows._ _ _ _This course serves those who take responsibility for establishing, managing and/or improving delivery of products and services to customers of professional service businesses. __Developers, Project Managers, Testers, CXOs, Engineers, QA Team Members, Business Analysts, Subject Matter Experts, Process Improvement Coaches, Stakeholders, and Sponsors._ _ _ _CERTIFICATION_ _Kanban Management Professional Certification__ __- Successful completion of both the KMP I and KMP II class will result in certification as a Kanban Management Professional (KMP) from Lean Kanban University®, the only credible certification authority on Lean Kanban._ _ _ _Additionally, after completing KMP I & KMP II,  you will earn a Kanban Management Professional® (KMP) credential certificate accompanied by the KMP Badge._   __  _The KMP designation has no recurring fees or annual requirements. It is valid for life! __No Exam Required._ _ _ _PREREQUISITES_ _ _ _Prior to the training, it is recommended to read one of these two books: _ * _Ø  __Kanban by David J. Anderson_ * _Ø  __Kanban from the Inside by Mike Burrows_ _To attend the KMP II class, you will first need to complete the 2-day, KMP I class._ _ __ADVANTAGES_ * _Ø__Lean Kanban University's certified training curriculum and teaching methods were created through collaboration of leading experts and validated in hundreds of training classes around the world._ * _Ø__You get pragmatic, actionable guidance you can implement in your organization next week - because it doesn't require permission, a large budget or getting others to change._ * _Ø__You will receive training from an Accredited Kanban Trainer, who has experience teaching and coaching Kanban within several organizations._ * _Ø__Profile listing on the Lean-Kanban University (LKU) alumni page._ * _Ø__Private on-site and semi-private training classes are also available, upon request._ CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS Substitutions are accepted at any time. Cancellations must be notified by email and refunds will be provided according to the following: We reserve the right to postpone or cancel this event if there are less than 5 registrations or if presenters are unable to attend due to illness. If necessary, you will be notified no later than 5 days prior to the event and all registration payments will be refunded promptly. We will not be responsible for any other costs incurred.  POLICIES REGISTRATION INCLUDES LUNCH AND AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE PRESENTATION SLIDES AFTER COURSE COMPLETION.   ADDITIONAL BENEFITS   ALL ATTENDEES RECEIVE A FREE ELECTRONIC COPY OF KANBAN BLUE BOOK BY DAVID J. ANDERSON.    CONTACT: CONTACT@AGILESCHOOL.ORG   TEL: +1-510-258-2345 Partnered with: