Managing Agile Projects with Lean and Kanban Training Course

The "Lean5S" training serves as an introduction to Lean Manufacturing principles, with a focus on the 5S methodology, covering workplace organization, waste elimination, and efficiency improvement. Participants will gain skills in implementing the 5S steps—Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain—while considering workplace safety.

Target audience:

IT Directors, Project Managers, Technical Team Leaders, Analysts, Software Developers, and Testers.

Learning objectives:

This training aims to provide participants with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the workshop components of Kanban and the foundational principles of Agile methodologies.

Kanban Management Professional 1 (KMP1) is a highly interactive two-day course that combines teaching, group discussions and a fully immersive simulation to illustrate how the Kanban Method helps individuals, teams, and organisations to manage and improve the delivery of products and services to their customers.

The Kanban Method provides pragmatic, actionable, evidence-based guidance for successful evolutionary change. It starts with what you do now and pursues evolutionary change while respecting current roles, responsibilities and job titles, and encouraging leadership at all levels. This allows organisations to evolve business processes gradually, define and use relevant metrics to measure progress, and significantly reduce the risks associated with complex change programmes.

You will leave this course with knowledge of the Kanban principles and general practices, and skills that will enable you to apply Kanban with confidence in your organisation.

What Will You Learn?
- Identify internal and external sources of dissatisfaction
- Analyse demand vs capability
- Model the knowledge discovery process
- Design kanban systems and their visualisations
- Identify and prioritise improvements
- Choose cadences for activities
- Identify classes of service

Who Is This Course For?
Anyone who is involved in product development or knowledge work. This includes but is not limited to the following:
Programme and delivery managers
Product and project managers
Product developers, software developers and testers
People working in operations or support
Business analysts
High-level management
Anyone interested in implementing Agile in their organisation

Target Audience: Managers seeking to enhance productivity by implementing 5S and ensuring they establish this critical concept correctly from the outset.

This training course is designed for professionals across all industries. It can be customized for settings such as dental clinics, laboratories, and office environments. While not intended for academic study, it provides practical guidance on implementing 5S.

The course is tailored for leaders and change agents who wish to introduce 5S effectively.

Each participant will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through various exercises that demonstrate the effectiveness of 5S.

Upon completing the training, you will:

• Understand how 5S works and improve efficiency by 10 to 30%
• Identify sources of waste and improve profitability
• Grasp the rationale behind the five-step process and know how to implement it
• Access the tools and procedures needed to enhance processes
• Create a concrete plan to introduce 5S to your workplace

If you are considering improving workplace efficiency, securing more orders, satisfying customers, and enhancing safety, this course is essential for you.

Lean is a methodology focused on maximizing value while minimizing waste in processes.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level banking and process management professionals who wish to apply Lean and Agile tools to improve efficiency in managing requirements, projects, and operational processes.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand and apply Lean principles in the context of banking processes.
• Use Lean tools to optimize requirements gathering and project execution.
• Implement and manage Kanban boards for effective workflow management.
• Identify and eliminate waste in banking and service-oriented processes.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on application of Lean and Agile tools in case-based scenarios.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Lean Distribution involves applying Lean Manufacturing principles to distribution, logistics, and supply chain operations. The primary goal is to create value for customers while identifying and eliminating waste—any activity that does not contribute to that value.

In this instructor-led live training, participants will learn the methodologies, team structures, and tools necessary to implement Lean within their own distribution centers and supply chain operations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

The training integrates case studies and discussions with live, hands-on practice using the tools, metrics, and methods required to implement Lean systems and processes. Key concepts covered include:

• Calculating the true cost of fulfillment
• Reducing total costs across the supply chain
• Overcoming resistance to change
• Cultivating leadership and instilling a mindset of Lean thinking across the organization

Format of the course

• Part lecture, part discussion, exercises, and hands-on practice

In this instructor-led, live training in Norway (onsite or remote), participants learn how to apply Lean principles and practices within a manufacturing context and establish a culture of continuous improvement.

The training combines case activities and discussions with live, hands-on practice using the tools, metrics, and methods needed to implement Lean systems and processes. Some of the concepts covered include:

• Determining the root cause of inefficiencies.
• Measuring performance.
• Realizing the continuous improvement cycle.
• Organizing Kaizen events.
• Instilling a mindset of Lean thinking across the organization.

Lean Methodology is a proven approach for improving efficiency and effectiveness by eliminating waste and focusing on value-added activities. Through theory, practice, and collaborative exercises, this course helps participants identify opportunities for improvement in their daily processes and develop actionable proposals using Lean tools.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level participants who wish to learn and apply Lean concepts to their workplace in a practical, engaging, and collaborative environment.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of Lean Thinking and continuous improvement.
• Identify waste in daily processes and propose practical improvements.
• Apply Lean tools such as PDCA, Value Stream Mapping, and Kanban boards.
• Collaborate effectively to generate transformation initiatives for their teams.

Format of the Course

• Short theoretical modules to understand Lean concepts.
• Practical exercises and case-based dynamics.
• Interactive and engaging activities in a workshop format.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This live, instructor-led training (available online or in-person) is designed for beginner to intermediate professionals who want to effectively introduce, implement, and sustain 5S practices in their organization.

In this instructor-led live training in Norway (onsite or remote), participants learn how to apply Lean principles and practices within their organization and establish a culture of continuous improvement.

This interactive course combines case activities and discussions with practical, hands-on practice using the tools, metrics, and methods required to implement Lean systems. Furthermore, the training aims to instill a Lean thinking mindset.

This instructor-led live training in Norway (online or onsite) is designed for business professionals aiming to address specific organizational areas characterized by prevalent process inefficiencies and defects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the core concepts and principles of Lean Six Sigma.
• Apply the DMAIC methodology to effectively define, measure, analyze, improve, and control processes.
• Develop a strategic plan for implementing Lean Six Sigma within their organization.

This instructor-led, live training in Norway (online or on-site) is aimed at advanced professionals who wish to gain the skills to handle complex Six Sigma projects and take a leadership role in Six Sigma and Lean implementations.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of advanced Six Sigma and Lean methodologies and tools.
• Lead complex process improvement projects that align with organizational strategies.
• Perform complex statistical analyses and make data-driven decisions.
• Effectively lead change initiatives and build a culture of continuous improvement.

This instructor-led, live training in Norway (online or onsite) targets intermediate-level professionals seeking to understand both Six Sigma and Lean principles to lead significant process improvement projects in their organizations.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of how Lean and Six Sigma methodologies can be integrated for process improvement.
• Gain in-depth knowledge and application skills in the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control phases.
• Apply advanced statistical tools for data-driven decision-making and process analysis.
• Lead and manage Lean Six Sigma projects effectively.

This instructor-led, live training in Norway (online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level professionals seeking a fundamental understanding of Six Sigma and Lean principles to integrate and enhance business processes.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Apply Six Sigma methodologies to improve process quality by eliminating defect causes and reducing variability.
• Combine Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to achieve more efficient and effective process improvements.
• Teach basic Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques that Yellow Belts can apply in process improvement projects, such as 5S, Kaizen, and process mapping.

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean methodology used to visually chart the flow of materials and information necessary to deliver a product or service to the customer. This approach highlights activities that add value versus those that do not, with the ultimate goal of eliminating MUDA (waste).

This instructor-led training, available either online or onsite, is designed for practitioners and managers at beginner to intermediate levels who aim to learn, apply, and lead VSM initiatives to boost process efficiency and productivity throughout their value chains.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Construct a current-state value stream map that incorporates precise operating time calculations and clearly distinguishes between value-adding and non-value-adding activities.
• Identify and categorize MUDA across the value chain, quantifying their effect on lead time and productivity.
• Design a future-state value stream map characterized by enhanced flow, minimized waste, and revised time calculations.
• Formulate clear, prioritized action plans to execute the future-state map and track improvements.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Practical mapping exercises utilizing real-world process examples from the client.
• Collaborative workshops to develop current and future state maps along with corresponding action plans.

Customization Options for the Course

• For inquiries regarding customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange details.