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Applying Agile Using Kanban
Use Kanban to visualize project workflow and improve efficiency and effectiveness.Preview the first lesson free — get full access to all 6 lessons.
Beginner Provider : Ray Frohnhoefer 6 Lessons · 19m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese
Course Description
In this course, you will learn about Kanban, an Agile method that was created to focus on the continuous improvement of manufacturing, engineering, and business operations within an organization. It was created by Toyota to optimize its production process, and it is now embraced to manage software development and projects across a wide range of industries.
A critical Kanban component is a Work in Progress or WIP Limit. Limiting the work in progress at any given time allows teams to focus on their current tasks rather than facing an overwhelming amount of unfinished work.
We will explore how Kanban boards can help teams visualize workflow in real time. Visualizing tasks and workflow helps the team see where they are in the process, how much work remains, when a task is complete, and where roadblocks and bottlenecks may be present. We will also discuss how you can apply Kanban to real-world projects and continuously improve your project management processes.
What You'll Learn
- Understand the basic principles of Kanban as an Agile method
- Identify the components of a Kanban board and construct one
- Apply a Work in Progress (WIP) Limit to keep teams focused on current tasks
- Use Kanban boards to visualize workflow, progress, and bottlenecks in real time
- Interpret Kanban board metrics to track work
- Apply Kanban to real-world projects and continuously improve project management processes
Key Takeaways
- Kanban is an Agile method created to focus on the continuous improvement of manufacturing, engineering, and business operations within an organization.
- Kanban was created by Toyota to optimize its production process and is now used to manage software development and projects across many industries.
- A critical Kanban component is the Work in Progress (WIP) Limit, which lets teams focus on current tasks instead of an overwhelming amount of unfinished work.
- Kanban boards help teams visualize workflow in real time, showing where they are in the process, how much work remains, when a task is complete, and where roadblocks and bottlenecks may be present.
- Kanban can be applied to real-world projects to continuously improve project management processes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this course about?
This course teaches Kanban, an Agile method created for the continuous improvement of manufacturing, engineering, and business operations. It covers the basic principles of Kanban, how to identify and construct a Kanban board, and how to apply Kanban to real-world projects.
What is a Work in Progress (WIP) Limit?
A WIP Limit is a critical Kanban component that limits the work in progress at any given time, allowing teams to focus on their current tasks rather than facing an overwhelming amount of unfinished work.
How do Kanban boards help teams?
Kanban boards help teams visualize workflow in real time, letting them see where they are in the process, how much work remains, when a task is complete, and where roadblocks and bottlenecks may be present.
What topics are covered in the lessons?
The course includes an Introduction, Basic Principles of Kanban, Kanban Boards and Cards, Kanban Board Metrics, Implementing Kanban, and a Test Your Knowledge section.
What skills will I gain from this course?
You will build skills in Agile Management, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, E-Kanban, and Kanban Principles, working toward Kanban Certification.
