KDI - Kanban for Design and Innovation

Why is this course important?

This course will teach the tools and techniques to successfully build and maintain end-to-end Kanban systems with a special focus on creating and improving the upstream design and innovation function. Attendees will get hands-on practice developing an upstream Kanban board, gain experience running a STATIK workshop for upstream development, be introduced to the Kanban Maturity Model, take part in exercises in turbulent flow and failure demand, and apply learning through real-world case studies.

This course will teach the tools and techniques to successfully build and maintain end-to-end Kanban systems with a special focus on creating and  

Two Options:

1. The one-day additional module is for those who have already taken the Kanban System Improvement class but want to learn more about upstream Kanban systems.
2. Alternatively, there is a 3-day course for those who have not completed the Kanban System Improvement class.

Please check which course type you are signing up for by the duration of days.

Topics covered include:

• Establish an upstream Kanban system
• Engage stakeholders from different organizational levels and departments in idea generation and decision making
• Manage and shape demand
• Scale Kanban across an enterprise
• Apply evolutionary change thinking when leading improvement in organizations

This workshop is hands-on, using various exercises alongside instructor-led discussions and presentations.

Schedule

We have adapted our course with plenty of interaction and practical content. The course will run from 09:00 to 17:00 UK time. There will also be regular breaks for tea and coffee and to stretch your legs.

What do I need to take part in this course?

The most obvious thing you will need is a good WiFi and Internet connection with a nice quiet environment for you to both hear and also interact with your fellow course attendees and trainer! Don't worry about the odd child/dog/cat/partner wondering past or interrupting occasionally, we'll just roll with it :-)

We recommend a laptop or desktop with good sound and microphone. Course participants have struggled on phones and tablets. We will be using Zoom for the video conference functionality with a waiting room and password configured to provide a reasonable level of security. If you can, we recommend installing the Zoom app on your device but the web version should work as a plan B.

Course Outcomes

This course has been accredited by David J Anderson (creator of the Kanban method) and Kanban University (KU). Each attendee will receive a certificate.

Those attendees taking a KU-accredited course will be eligible to become members of the Kanban University. To read about the benefits and learn more, visit the KU website.

An electronic version of course slides, materials and workshop output will also be provided after the course closes.