Managing Agile Projects with Lean and Kanban Training Course

The "Lean 5S" training is an introduction to Lean Manufacturing principles, focused on the 5S methodology. The course covers workplace organization, waste elimination, and methods for improving operational efficiency. Participants will learn how to implement all stages: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain, while simultaneously considering workplace safety aspects.

Target Audience:

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

Learning Outcomes:

This training aims to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to master the workshop components of Kanban and Agile foundations.

Kanban Management Professional 1 (KMP1) is an engaging two-day programme that blends instruction, group dialogue, and a fully immersive simulation to demonstrate how the Kanban Method assists individuals, teams, and organisations in managing and enhancing the delivery of products and services to customers.

The Kanban Method offers practical, actionable, and evidence-based guidance for achieving successful evolutionary change. It begins with your current processes and fosters evolutionary change while honouring existing roles, responsibilities, and job titles, while also promoting leadership at every level. This approach enables organisations to gradually refine business processes, establish and utilise relevant metrics to track progress, and significantly mitigate the risks linked to complex change initiatives.

Upon completing this course, you will possess a strong understanding of Kanban principles and general practices, along with the skills required 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 visual representations
- 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. This includes, but is not limited to:
Programme and delivery managers
Product and project managers
Product developers, software developers, and testers
Professionals working in operations or support
Business analysts
Senior management
Anyone interested in implementing Agile within their organisation

Who should attend: Managers keen on boosting productivity through the adoption of 5S, ensuring they initiate this critical concept effectively.

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

The course targets leaders and change agents who wish to ensure the correct introduction of 5S practices.

Each participant will gain hands-on experience through various exercises, demonstrating the practical effectiveness of 5S.

Upon completing the training, you will:

• Grasp how 5S functions and enhance efficiency by 10 to 30 percent
• Identify sources of waste and boost profitability
• Understand the rationale behind the five-step process and know how to implement it
• Acquire the tools and procedures necessary to refine processes
• Develop a concrete plan to introduce 5S into your workplace

If you are considering enhancing workplace efficiency, securing more orders, satisfying customers, and improving 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 concepts to distribution, logistics, and supply chain operations. The primary objective is to deliver value to customers by identifying and removing waste—defined as any activity that does not contribute to that value.

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

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

• Determining the true cost of fulfillment
• Reducing total costs across the supply chain
• Addressing resistance to change
• Developing leadership skills and instilling a Lean mindset throughout the organization

Course Format

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

In this instructor-led live training in India (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, available either online or onsite, is tailored for beginners to intermediate-level professionals looking to effectively introduce, implement, and sustain 5S practices within their organizations.

In this instructor-led live training at India (onsite or remote), participants learn how to apply Lean principles and practices within their own organisation 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. Moreover, this training aims to instil a mindset of Lean thinking.

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

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

• Grasp 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 deploying Lean Six Sigma within their organization.

This instructor-led, live training in India (online or onsite) is designed for advanced-level professionals seeking to acquire the skills necessary to manage complex Six Sigma projects and assume leadership roles in Six Sigma and Lean initiatives.

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

• Gain a deep understanding of advanced Six Sigma and Lean methodologies and tools.
• Lead complex process improvement projects that align with organizational strategies.
• Conduct complex statistical analyses and make data-driven decisions.
• Effectively lead change initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

This instructor-led, live training in India (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level professionals who wish to understand both Six Sigma and Lean principles in order 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 session in India (online or on-site) is tailored for beginner-level professionals who aim to develop a fundamental understanding of Lean and Six Sigma principles to integrate them for improving business processes.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain a robust understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Apply Six Sigma methodologies to enhance process quality by eliminating defect causes and reducing variability.
• Combine Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive more efficient and effective process improvements.
• Demonstrate fundamental Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques—such as 5S, Kaizen, and process mapping—that Yellow Belts can utilize in process improvement initiatives.

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 customers. It highlights value-adding and non-value-adding activities to eliminate MUDAS (waste).

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level practitioners and managers who aim to learn, apply, and lead VSM projects to enhance process efficiency and productivity across their value chains.

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

• Create a current-state value stream map that includes accurate operating time calculations and clearly distinguishes between value-add and 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 featuring improved flow, reduced waste, and updated time calculations.
• Develop clear, prioritized action plans to implement the future-state map and measure the resulting improvements.

Course Format

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

Customisation Options

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