
Learn lean thinking and Kanban as a visual workflow that eliminates waste, improves flow, and continuously enhances value delivery using Jira for board setup and WIP management.
Explore Little's law in Kanban, linking cycle time, lead time, and throughput to optimize queues and deliver faster. Learn to reduce cycle time by managing work in progress and bottlenecks.
Map your kanban workflow to visualize whole work, identify bottlenecks, and move items from triage through ready for work, backlog, in progress, testing, and done to improve predictability.
Learn to set up a kanban board in Atlassian Jira, creating columns, WIP limits, and swimlanes, then create issues with due dates to drive workflow.
Discover how a Kanban workflow uses statuses and transitions to move work from to do to in progress to done. Learn how two-way and restricted transitions shape board flow.
Review and prioritize the backlog to keep Kanban flow smooth, embrace the pull mechanism based on capacity, apply WIP limits, and address blockers to improve delivery and accountability.
Kanban Fundamentals examines the core principles of Lean methodology and its application via Kanban to boost organizational productivity. Participants will discover how Lean aims to eliminate waste and maximize value, creating a foundation for effective workflow management. The course delves into Kanban values and practices, highlighting the significance of visualizing work and managing flow to enhance team performance.
Through hands-on activities, learners will create and customize their own Kanban boards, gaining practical experience in workflow visualization. This detailed approach will cover how to define work items, establish WIP limits, and set up a system that reflects real-time progress. By mastering these elements, participants will discover how to enhance productivity and streamline operations within their teams.
This unique course takes a comprehensive approach by first diving into Lean principles before transitioning to Kanban practices, ensuring a solid foundation for understanding both methodologies. With a strong emphasis on practical application, participants will focus on implementing Kanban across various organizational fields, from software development to manufacturing and beyond. This structured progression equips learners with the tools and knowledge needed to enhance workflows and drive efficiency in any context effectively.
The instructor, Ali Soheili, brings over a decade of real-world experience in Lean and Kanban, having successfully led multiple teams in this field. His practical insights and expertise will guide you through the learning process, equipping you with the skills needed to implement these methodologies effectively in your organization.