Agile Project Management with Kanban

Project and Program Management October 25, 2025
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Introduction

This specialized course focuses on implementing and optimizing Kanban systems for Agile project management. Participants will learn how to visualize workflow, limit work in progress, and manage flow to improve delivery predictability and efficiency. The course covers both fundamental Kanban principles and advanced techniques for evolutionary change management. Through practical exercises and real-world examples, attendees will discover how to apply Kanban to improve service delivery, reduce cycle times, and enhance overall organizational agility without disrupting existing processes.

Objectives

  • Understand Kanban principles and practices
  • Learn to design and implement Kanban systems
  • Master workflow visualization techniques
  • Develop skills in work in progress limits
  • Learn flow management and metrics tracking
  • Understand evolutionary change management
  • Master service delivery optimization
  • Learn to conduct effective Kanban meetings

Target Audience

  • Project and Program Managers
  • Service Delivery Managers
  • IT Operations Teams
  • Development Team Members
  • Business Analysts
  • Product Managers
  • Support Team Leaders
  • Process Improvement Specialists

Methodology

  • Hands-on Kanban Board Setup
  • Team-based Simulation Exercises
  • Case Studies of Kanban Implementation
  • Metrics Analysis Workshops
  • Group Discussions on Flow Optimization
  • Individual Reflection on Process Improvement

Personal Impact

  • Improved workflow management skills
  • Enhanced analytical and metrics interpretation abilities
  • Better understanding of process optimization
  • Increased efficiency in personal work management
  • Career development in Agile and Lean practices
  • Practical skills applicable to various industries

Organizational Impact

  • Reduced cycle times and faster delivery
  • Improved workflow efficiency and predictability
  • Better resource utilization and capacity management
  • Enhanced visibility into work processes
  • Increased customer satisfaction
  • Continuous process improvement culture

Course Outline

Unit 1: Kanban Fundamentals

Core Principles
  • Kanban Method Foundations
  • Evolutionary Change Approach
  • Service Delivery Orientation
Visualization Basics
  • Kanban Board Design
  • Card Design and Information

Unit 2: Kanban System Design

Workflow Mapping
  • Value Stream Mapping
  • Process Definition Techniques
  • Queue Identification and Management
WIP Limits
  • Setting Appropriate WIP Limits
  • Managing Flow Constraints

Unit 3: Kanban Practices

Daily Operations
  • Daily Stand-up Meetings
  • Replenishment Meetings
  • Service Delivery Reviews
Flow Management
  • Cadence and Synchronization
  • Risk Reviews

Unit 4: Metrics and Analytics

Performance Metrics
  • Cycle Time Measurement
  • Throughput Tracking
  • Cumulative Flow Diagrams
Data Analysis
  • Lead Time Distribution Analysis
  • Flow Efficiency Calculations

Unit 5: Advanced Topics

Scaling Kanban
  • Portfolio Kanban
  • Enterprise Services Planning
Continuous Improvement
  • Experimentation and Feedback Loops
  • Statistical Process Control

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