Learn to truly master Kanban
This highly interactive course delivers an in-depth, 360 degree understanding of Kanban. It will challenge you, expand your horizons and equip you with a mastery of Kanban’s underlying theory and problem-solving practical applications.
The online or in-person course covers in depth the Kanban Method, Kanban practices, the underlying theory of Kanban, and the values and principles that underpin it. A combination of interactive exercises, practical real-life examples, and lively discussion make this a challenging, engaging and enjoyable way to develop your understanding of Kanban. The course also provides you with the skills and practice to design your own Kanban system and you will experience a fully immersive Kanban simulation.
We use brain friendly, science based, accelerated learning techniques to help you really learn and increase your knowledge retention.
What you’ll come away with
You’ll come away understanding Kanban in real depth. You won’t just know how to use it, you’ll understand how and why it works – and how to apply it highly effectively. In other words, this course will equip you with the knowledge and experience to be a genuinely effective Kanban practitioner and leader.
You’ll be able to:
- Explain what Kanban is to key stakeholders
- Explain why and how Kanban works
- Lead or guide a team in their adoption of Kanban - from initial visualisation and the design of Kanban systems through to leading evolutionary change
- Design Kanban systems
- Answer questions and support the team in day to day operations
- Help the teams identify and resolve hinderances to flow
- Take measurements and create meaningful metrics
- Evolve process and practice according to team needs; in a meaningful way
- Implement Kanban in real world circumstances
- Define and use the full range of techniques
- Deliver a successful Kanban project
- Connect with the Kanban community for the sharing of practical experiences
What the course includes
- High quality instruction from Tom Reynolds a highly experienced trainer who has over 30 years’ experience in software development and many years experience of training Kanban and very importantly implementing Kanban in the real world
- Course materials and for virtual courses access to our on-line learning platform and Mural boards post course
- Kanban University certificate of course completion
- Fulfilment of the Kanban Management Professional KMP I requirement
- Membership of the Kanban University
- A free electronic copy of David Anderson’s “Kanban: Successful Evolutionary Change for Your Technology Business” book worth £45
- Membership of our alumni community where you can receive help and support from our coaches and fellow alumni
- One hour of free personal/life coaching post course worth £80
- Loyalty discount for future courses
- Loyalty discount for personal/life coaching
- 14 Category B Professional Development Units (PDUs) can be claimed for this course
- 16 Scrum Education Units (SEU’s) can be claimed for this course
- For in-person public courses refreshments, before and during the course including lunch
Why choose The Agile Mindset?
Our training has a depth and a power that inspires and changes you. Tom is one of the most experienced Kanban trainers in the world and has rich insights into the changing world of work and a passion for transforming teams and organisations. Tom is able to bring your training alive by revealing its true power – helping you unleash your own potential as well as the potential of those you work with.
In addition you benefit from: –
- Delivery of a virtual course that has been designed from the ground up for virtual delivery using best practice tried and tested techniques to provide an engaging and compelling virtual experience
- Maximum class size of 12 delegates for virtual courses to ensure our attendees have the highest quality learning experience possible
- Shorter training days which are vitally important when training in a virtual manner that enhance your learning experience and increase your knowledge retention
- Highly respected and one of the longest serving Kanban Trainers with decades of experience delivering high-quality Kanban training and implementing and coaching Kanban in the real world
What people say about the course
“Thank you Tom, the training was very insightful and engaging. Plus your skill and experience is impressive, you brought real authenticity” – Mark White
"This course is jam packed full of excellent discussions, exercises and practical examples. An excellent course – Jason Nickels
"This course has been a real eye opener and I'm now keen to see how many of my work processes can be managed better using the techniques I've learned" – Tanya Phillips
“Tom is a very knowledgeable instructor and really helps disambiguate and clarify topics. Our Kanban process is about to get a lot more sophisticated and informative” – Bren Vaughan
"Exceptional experience and depth of knowledge. Really brought relevant examples to our situation and context" – Hass Jishi
“Tom is very engaging and clear, thoroughly enjoyed the training from start to finish” – Claire Barks