Certified Kanban Systems Design (KMP I)

Overview

This 2-day hands-on course follows the official Lean Kanban University (LKU) training materials produced by David J Anderson, Mike Burrows and other leading Lean Kanban experts.

During the two days, you will be involved in regular hands-on exercises and discussions that will provide both a robust understanding of the Lean Kanban principles and practices, but also a practical experience of how Lean Kanban helps individuals, teams and organisations to balance the workload, visualize work and improve the delivery of high-quality products.

Course Contents

The course follows the official LKU Certified Kanban Systems Design syllabus. During the two days you will have ample opportunities to discuss and experience the following topics:

Experience Kanban: Full simulation using the getKanban game
Definition of Kanban
Foundational Principles
Core Practices
The Kanban Lens
The Kanban Values
Understanding Kanban
Visualisation
Pull-Based Systems
Commitment in Kanban
Replenishment and Planning
Delivery of Products
Lead and End-to-End Cycle Times
Little’s Law
Cumulative Flow Diagrams
Flow Efficiency
Metrics in Kanban Systems
Implementing Kanban
STATIK - Systems Thinking Approach to Implementing Kanban
Understanding Sources of Variability
Identifying Opportunities to Improve
Analysing Demand and Capability
Modelling Workflow
Designing a Kanban System
Work Item Types
Classes of Service
Ticket Design
Visual Boards Design