“The Kanban Framework”

Project Management – The Kanban Framework Seminar

• Program Name: Mind Lab
• Program Entity: Project Management
• Program Level: The Kanban Framework
• Program Classification: Project Management
• Program Status: Available
• Duration: 7 hours of Face-to-face Training or Trainer-led Webinar
• Language of Instruction: Greek & English
• Prerequisites: Moderate comprehension of operations and project management

This seminar explores the dynamic elements of Kanban, including key practices such as visualizing work, limiting work in progress (WIP), and focusing on flow. Learn how Kanban empowers teams to optimize workflows, enhance collaboration, and drive continuous improvement while delivering value consistently and efficiently.

Whether you’re new to Kanban or looking to deepen your expertise, this seminar equips you to manage projects effectively in today’s fast-paced, complex environments. Take the next step toward transforming your project management approach and mastering Kanban!

Project managers with a solid foundation in Agile project management knowledge are pivotal to achieving successful project outcomes. By leveraging the Kanban framework, they ensure smooth, continuous delivery of products, services, or deliverables while maintaining a focus on flow and efficiency. Kanban’s flexible, visual approach—centered on limiting WIP, managing bottlenecks, and enhancing transparency—aligns seamlessly with core project management principles, enabling teams to maintain focus and agility.

Step into the future of project management with our comprehensive Kanban Mastery Seminar! Dive deep into the Kanban Framework and learn to manage projects with efficiency, clarity, and continuous improvement. Master the art of optimizing workflows, enhancing team collaboration, and managing flow—delivering consistent value to your stakeholders.

This seminar equips you with the expertise to drive project success through Kanban’s key practices, including visualizing work, limiting work in progress (WIP), and improving cycle times. Foster a culture of transparency, adaptability, and ongoing improvement. Join us to become a pivotal force in transforming your organization into a high-performing, customer-focused leader in project delivery and innovation!

The Kanban Framework encourages active engagement, continuous improvement, and efficient flow, enabling both individuals and organizations to thrive by managing work more effectively and responding to change with agility.

For Individuals:
Kanban fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and self-management. Team members gain clarity by visualizing work, managing their capacity with WIP limits, and focusing on flow. This approach empowers individuals to improve their efficiency, enhance problem-solving skills, and contribute meaningfully to team goals. With continuous feedback and opportunities for learning, individuals can take ownership of their personal growth and consistently deliver value in a balanced and sustainable manner.

For Organizations:
Kanban drives operational efficiency by optimizing workflows, managing bottlenecks, and enhancing transparency across teams. Organizations benefit from the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities without disrupting flow, while focusing on delivering value incrementally. Kanban supports a culture of continuous improvement, helping organizations reduce waste, enhance collaboration, and drive innovation. By leveraging visual management and focusing on flow, businesses can better align resources, respond to customer needs, and maintain high performance in competitive environments.

This seminar is designed for individuals and organizations seeking to excel in the Kanban framework. From senior managers and project leaders to team members and process improvement specialists, this seminar offers practical tools and insights to:

• Optimize workflow efficiency and reduce bottlenecks.
• Foster collaboration and continuous improvement within teams.
• Deliver high-quality, incremental results while maintaining a steady flow of work.
• Drive organizational success by embracing Kanban principles for flexibility and adaptability.

Whether you’re new to Kanban or looking to deepen your expertise, this seminar equips you with the skills and mindset to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Upon completing this seminar, you will:

• Understand the Kanban Method:
  • Grasp the fundamental principles and core concepts of the Kanban framework, including visualizing work, limiting work in progress (WIP), and focusing on flow.
• Implement Kanban Systems:
  • Learn how to implement a Kanban system within an organization to optimize workflows and enhance process efficiency.
• Design and Visualize Workflows:
  • Acquire skills to design and visualize workflows using Kanban boards, focusing on task breakdowns and dependencies.
• Set WIP Limits and Manage Flow:
  • Understand the importance of setting Work-in-Progress (WIP) limits to improve focus, reduce multitasking, and optimize task flow.
• Measure and Improve Process Efficiency:
  • Learn how to collect and analyze key metrics such as lead time, cycle time, and throughput to continuously improve processes.
• Enhance Collaboration and Communication:
  • Explore techniques for fostering collaboration and improving communication within teams using Kanban principles.
• Manage Bottlenecks and Blockages:
  • Learn strategies for identifying and resolving bottlenecks to maintain smooth and efficient workflows.
• Apply Kanban to Different Contexts:
  • Understand how to tailor the Kanban framework to various industries and processes, such as software development, manufacturing, and service-oriented sectors.
• Continuous Improvement with Kanban:
  • Discover how to use Kanban as a tool for continuous improvement, emphasizing Kaizen and evolutionary change.
• Scale Kanban for Larger Teams:
  • Gain knowledge on how to scale the Kanban system for larger teams or organizations, ensuring alignment across departments and functions.

“Kanban is not just about managing work; it’s about making work visible, improving flow, and driving continuous improvement.”

The Kanbn Framework Body of Knowledge:

• The Traditional Approach to Project Management
• The Agile Manifesto
• Overview to Agile Project Management Approach
• Defining Kanban
• The Kanban Background
• Identifying Kanban Cards and Kanban Boards
• The Kanban Methodology
• Kanban Migration to Software Development
• Kanban in Project Management
• Kanban Workflow
• Metrics for Kanban Workflow
• Key Kanban Practices
• Workflow Visualization with Kanban
• Limit Work in Progress WIP with Kanban
• Kanban Explicit Policies
• Manage Kanban Workflow
• Implement Kanban Feedback Loops
• Improve Kanban Collaboratively
• Evolve Kanban Experimentally
• Kanban in the Agile Environment
  • Kanban in Agile
  • Kanban with Scrum
  • Kanban Vs. Scrum
• Project Environments
  • Impediments Without Kanban
  • Solutions With Kanban
• Getting Started with Kanban – 6 Step Guide
• Scaled Kanban
• Lessons Learned from Kanban

• Option 1: Face-to-face Training
  • 7 hours x 1 day, 7 hours total
  • Or to be otherwise agreed
• Option 2: Webinar
  • 2.5 hours x 2 sessions & 1 Session x 2 hours, 7 hours total
  • Session per week to be agreed
  • Synchronous Trainer-led web-based meetings

Join us to gain the knowledge and skills, master the Kanban Framework, and start making a significant impact in your organization today. Reserve your spot today!