Managing Agile Projects with Lean and Kanban Training Course

The "Lean5S" training is an introduction to Lean Manufacturing principles, focusing on the 5S methodology, which includes workplace organization, waste elimination, and improving efficiency. Participants will acquire skills in implementing the stages of Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain, taking into account workplace safety.

Target audience:

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

Learning objectives:

This training aims to help participants gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the workshop aspects of Kanban and Agile foundations.

Kanban Management Professional 1 (KMP1) is an engaging two-day programme that blends instruction, collaborative discussions, and a fully immersive simulation to demonstrate how the Kanban Method enables individuals, teams, and organisations to effectively manage and enhance the delivery of products and services to customers.

The Kanban Method offers pragmatic, actionable, and evidence-based guidance for successful evolutionary change. It begins by acknowledging current practices and fosters incremental improvement while respecting existing roles, responsibilities, and job titles, encouraging leadership at every level. This approach allows organisations to gradually evolve their business processes, define and utilise relevant metrics to track progress, and significantly mitigate the risks associated with complex change initiatives.

Upon completing this course, you will possess a solid understanding of Kanban principles and general practices, along with the practical skills needed to confidently apply Kanban within your organisation.

What Will You Learn?
- Identify internal and external sources of dissatisfaction
- Analyse demand versus 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 involved in product development or knowledge work, including but not limited to:
Programme and delivery managers
Product and project managers
Product developers, software developers, and testers
Professionals working in operations or support roles
Business analysts
Senior management
Anyone interested in implementing Agile practices within their organisation

Target Audience: Managers seeking to enhance productivity through the implementation of 5S, ensuring they establish this critical concept correctly from the outset.

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

The course is specifically aimed at leaders and change agents who wish to ensure that their introduction of 5S is executed properly.

Each participant will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through a series of exercises demonstrating the effectiveness of the 5S methodology.

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

• Grasp how 5S works and improve efficiency by 10 to 30%
• Identify sources of waste and boost profitability
• Understand the rationale behind the five-step process and know how to apply it
• Utilize the necessary tools and procedures to optimize processes
• Create a concrete plan to introduce 5S into your workplace

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

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 deliver value to customers by identifying and eliminating waste—any activity that does not contribute to that value.

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

The training blends 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

• A mix of lectures, discussions, exercises, and hands-on practice

In this instructor-led live training held in Bulgaria (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 instructor-led, live training session, offered online or onsite, targets beginner to intermediate professionals seeking to effectively introduce, implement, and sustain 5S practices within their organizations.

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

This interactive training combines case activities and discussions with live, hands-on practice using the tools, metrics, and methods needed to implement lean systems and processes. Furthermore, the training aims to instill a mindset of lean thinking.

This instructor-led, live training in Bulgaria (online or on-site) is designed for business professionals who aim to address specific organizational areas characterized by process inefficiencies and defects.

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

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

This instructor-led, live training in Bulgaria (online or onsite) is designed for advanced professionals seeking to develop the skills to manage complex Six Sigma projects and take on leadership roles in Six Sigma and Lean implementations.

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

• Develop a deep 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 Bulgaria (online or onsite) is tailored for intermediate-level professionals seeking to understand both Six Sigma and Lean principles to drive 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 Bulgaria (available online or on-site) is tailored for beginner-level professionals who want to gain a solid understanding of Six Sigma and Lean principles to integrate them for business process improvement.

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

• Develop a strong grasp of Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Employ Six Sigma methodologies to boost process quality by addressing the root causes of defects and minimizing variability.
• Merge Lean and Six Sigma approaches to achieve superior efficiency and effectiveness in process improvements.
• Apply basic Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques, such as 5S, Kaizen, and process mapping, in process improvement initiatives as a Yellow Belt.

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean method for visually mapping the flow of materials and information required to bring a product or service to the customer, highlighting value-adding and non-value-adding activities to eliminate MUDAS (waste).

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level practitioners and managers who wish to learn, apply, and lead VSM projects to improve process efficiency and productivity across their value chains.

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

• Create a current-state value stream map that includes accurate operating time calculations and distinguishes value-add from non-value-add activities.
• Identify and classify MUDAS across the value chain and quantify their impact on lead time and productivity.
• Design a future-state value stream map with improved flow, reduced waste, and updated time calculations.
• Develop clear, prioritized action plans to implement the future-state map and measure improvements.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on mapping exercises using real process examples from the client.
• Group workshops to produce current and future state maps and action plans.

Course Customization Options

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