Agile Project Management with Kanban

Agile Project Management with Kanban

Course Description

Introduction

Welcome to the "Agile Project Management with Kanban" training course, developed by Cambridge for Global Training. In today's dynamic business environment, Agile methodologies have become increasingly popular for managing projects due to their flexibility and focus on continuous improvement. 

This course is specifically designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively apply Kanban within Agile project management. Through this training, participants will learn how to utilise Kanban boards, visualise workflows, and optimise project delivery processes to achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles of Agile project management with Kanban.
• Implement Kanban boards to visualise and manage project workflows.
• Optimise project flow and reduce lead time using Kanban techniques.
• Use Kanban metrics to monitor and improve project performance.
• Foster collaboration and continuous improvement within Agile teams.
• Adapt Agile practices to suit the needs of different projects and teams.
• Apply Kanban principles to improve project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.

Who Should Attend

• Project managers seeking to enhance their Agile project management skills.
• Team leaders and members involved in Agile projects using Kanban.
• Scrum masters and Agile coaches looking to incorporate Kanban into their practices.
• Anyone interested in learning how to apply Kanban within an Agile framework.

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to Agile Project Management with Kanban

• Overview of Agile principles and values
• Introduction to Kanban methodology
• Kanban boards and visual management
• Applying Kanban within Agile project management
• Case studies of successful projects using Kanban

Unit 2: Designing and Implementing Kanban Boards

• Defining project workflow and stages
• Setting up and customising Kanban boards
• Visualising work-in-progress (WIP) limits
• Managing and prioritising backlog items
• Integrating Kanban boards with other Agile tools

Unit 3: Optimising Project Flow with Kanban

• Understanding flow efficiency and cycle time
• Identifying and managing bottlenecks
• Using Kanban metrics such as throughput and lead time
• Implementing pull-based scheduling to maximise flow
• Continuous improvement through Kaizen practices

Unit 4: Monitoring and Improving Project Performance

• Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) in Kanban
• Analysing project data to identify improvement opportunities
• Conducting regular retrospectives to reflect on team performance
• Implementing changes based on feedback and insights
• Collaborating with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement

Unit 5: Scaling Agile with Kanban

• Applying Kanban in large-scale Agile projects
• Managing dependencies and coordinating work across teams
• Portfolio Kanban for visualising and managing multiple projects
• Using Kanban to balance demand and capacity
• Addressing challenges and ensuring alignment with organisational goals