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10 Things You Should Know About Kanban

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It’s always a good time to review the basics of Kanban.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

 

We have seen the benefits of bringing Kanban outcomes into the work lives of many, including:

  • Relief from overburdening. Who hasn’t experienced too much work and not enough time?
  • Improved service delivery. We know the pain of delays. 
  • The strength, robustness, and ability to survive in an uncertain world that comes from enabling evolutionary change. It’s how we made it through 2020!

Whether you are new to Kanban or an old pro, it’s always a good time to review the basics of Kanban. Learn more about each of the 10 basics with the full list at kanban.university. 
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Every
Kanban
system is unique

2
Kanban is about focus and flow

3
Kanban is about evolutionary change – not revolutionary

4
Kanban is committed
to agility

5
Kanban
is grounded
in reality

6
Kanban
is a living system

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Kanban is
a risk management method

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Kanban balances demand with capability

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Kanban isn’t only for software dev
or IT

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Kanban
works
at scale
 
 

Begin Your AKT Journey: TTT Virtual Classes

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Four Train the Trainer Classes Open Now (including Spanish) Begin Your Kanban Trainer Journey

Begin Your AKT Journey: 
Four TTT Virtual Classes Are Open Now, Including Spanish

Preparation prior to the Train the Trainer (TTT) course is crucial for your success. Do you have:

  • Practical kanban implementation experience to write a quality case study?
  • The Kanban Management Professional Credential?
  • A commitment to the extensive preparation required?
  • A passion to teach kanban?

If you answered yes to all of the above, it’s time to proceed toward your Accredited Kanban Trainer (AKT) credential.

Register now for our upcoming 2021 TTT classes.

March 1-12

Trainer: Todd Little
English
9 am to 1 pm EST 
Monday – Friday
Apply for March Train the Trainer

May 17-28 (Spanish)

Trainer: Fernando A. Cuenca
Spanish 
9 am to 1 pm EST 
Monday – Friday
Apply for May Train the Trainer (Spanish)

May 17-28

Trainers: Helen Meek & Dan Brown
English 
1pm to 5 pm GMT
Monday – Friday
Apply for May Train the Trainer

November 15-26 

Trainers: Helen Meek & Dan Brown
English 
1 pm to 5 pm GMT
Monday – Friday
Apply for November Train the Trainer


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I spent all my spare time for four weeks preparing for my TTT case study and TKP/KSD/KSI training course preparation leading up to the class. Next, I was online with TTT trainers from 5 am to 9 am over 10 weekdays, with work and other things in between, to complete the TTT class.

Did I meet great, knowledgeable people who shared freely? Did I learn a lot more about the Kanban Method content? Did I learn to separate myth from fact? Did I learn how to be a better trainer? Did I discover my training edges? Did I witness two superstars of training? Did I get candid feedback? Do I get good feedback from students now? Would I do it all over again?

‘Yes please!’ to all of the above!

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Nicholas Wong
AKT, KMP, TKP
New Zealand

January News & Views 2021 from the Kanban Community

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Case studies, webinars, 2021 goals and more.

In This Issue

Kanban-Empowered Digital Transformation

Sketchnote: Flow Conference 2020

Kanban Comes of Age! Webinar Recording

New Year, New Goals. What to Include in Your 2021 Plans

Kanban Maturity Model Com Pizza (Portuguese)

Deliver On Your Commitments: The 3-Step Project Management Guide

Kanban Coaching Exchange Upcoming Events

 

Kanban-Empowered Digital Transformation

A Kanbanize Case Study 

The newest Kanbanize case study tells the digital transformation story of Boa Vista and demonstrates how Kanban and Kanbanize helped them:

  • Bring strategic goals, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts closer to the teams’ daily operations
  • Continuously improve work process based on data
  • Adapt more quickly to changing requirements

Read the full story for more details.
Get Your Copy
 
Sketchnote from Flow Conference 2020

Sketchnote: Flow Conference 2020

Ceren Yildirim perfectly captured David J Anderson’s talk at the Flow Conference with this sketchnote. We just had to share! Follow @sketching4agile for more.
 
Kanban Comes Of Age! Webinar

Kanban Comes of Age! Webinar Recording

In these times that demand organizational resilience, the Kanban Maturity Model is here to help. Last month, David J Anderson joined Digité for a webinar on organizational maturity. This webinar outlines how and why the Kanban Maturity Model is the right tool to build a resilient organization, fit to take on the economic challenges that lie ahead. If you missed it, you can still catch the recording below.
Watch the Webinar
 
2021 Plans

What to Include in Your 2021 Plans

Have you already planned your goals for this year or are you just starting? Mauvisoft has some hints on what to include in your 2021 plans. Let the Kanban Method bring you to a higher Maturity Level! 
Set Your Goals
 
Kanban Maturity Model Com Pizza

Kanban Maturity Model Com Pizza (Portuguese)

Você deve estar se perguntando o por quê desse título tão engraçado em um post. Bom, uma das coisas que vemos com frequência é a dificuldade de entender o modelo KMM – Kanban Maturity Model. Apesar de já termos escrito um post sobre o modelo com seus pilares e arquitetura, resolvemos trazer o modelo em pedaços… isso mesmo… pedaços de uma pizza.
Read More From Ricardo Polito
 
Nave Webinar

Webinar – Deliver On Your Commitments:
The 3-Step Project Management Guide

If you want to keep your commitments by making data-driven decisions, relieve team overburden and work with happy, self-organized and motivated people – this webinar is your ticket to make that happen. Register now to join Sonya Siderova and Nave on January 12th or 13th. 
Reserve Your Seat
Kanban Coaching Exchange

Kanban Coaching Exchange

Business Not Engaged? Let’s Fix That – With Clarke Ching

If your agile team is fast, but you’re slowed down – or going very quickly in the wrong direction – because your “customers” aren’t engaged, then you’ll find this session fascinating and useful. The problem isn’t motivation or politics … it’s something else and it’s far easier to fix than you think.

Thursday, January 21, 2021
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM GMT
Attend Online


Kanban University  |  Kanban.University  |  KU@kanban.university
1570 W Armory Way Ste 101, #188, Seattle, WA 98119, USA

Cheers to a New Year! Kanban highlights from 2020

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Cheers to a New Year Look inside for our Kanban highlights from 2020

2020 is (finally) coming to an end and the team at Kanban University is looking back at what an incredibly challenging year it has been.

Despite the obstacles, we have witnessed a true example of the resilience that Kanban brings, and the impact Kanban can have on not only businesses, but also individuals worldwide.

We know it has been a tough year, but we are happy to see so many of you stick with us and utilize our many tools to make it through this new ever changing virtual world. We look forward to continuing the journey with you in the new year and can’t wait to share the exciting things we have planned.


Here’s to a healthy and prosperous 2021!


Cheers!
The Kanban University Team

Our 2020 Highlights

Kanban University classes have gone virtual! We successfully brought Kanban training at a safe social distance right into your (home) office.

Enterprise Agility Europe was transformed into a virtual Enterprise Agility Everywhere! and reached attendees from 23 countries worldwide.
Kanban University Conference Archive

We traveled back to conferences of the past with the new Kanban University Conference Archive.  
Accredited Kanban Trainer

67 new Accredited Kanban Trainers and 16 new Licensed Training Organizations joined Kanban University this year!
Yes We Kanban

Rosie, our new KU and Kanban mascot, joined the team along with the revival of the #YesWeKanban motto, perfect for the Covid era. 
Monthly News & Views Newsletter

We launched a monthly News & Views newsletter to share exciting topics and events from around the Kanban community.

Our Linkedin community grew to more than 26,000 followers! Join us by clicking below. You can also find KU on Twitter and Facebook. 
Join the Kanban University Community

Introducing New Kanban Resources

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It’s time to say goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021, and we are proud of how the Kanban University community has pivoted to overcome the many obstacles thrown at us. Resilient is an understatement!

As we move into the New Year, we’re curious to know your greatest needs. How can we help guide you in your next steps on the Kanban Development Path?

The KU Team is here to support you, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to us here. 

One resource we are sharing today is our new sets of Kanban University flyers available with our Rosie mascot, as well as a design for more traditional industries.

• What is The Kanban Method?
• Frequently Asked Questions About The Kanban Method
• Team Kanban Practitioner

Click on the images below to download your copies today! And be on the lookout for more languages coming soon.

What is the Kanban Method? (Rosie)
Team Kanban Practitioner (Rosie)
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kanban Method? (Traditional)
Team Kanban Practitioner (Traditional)

Become a Kanban Trainer in 2021 – Apply today!

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Train the Trainer courses are filling up fast. Apply today!

 
 

Do you have a passion for kanban and want to teach others? Are you a Kanban Management Professional (KMP) with practical kanban experience? Does your kanban journey lead down the Training path?

If you answered YES to all these questions, you can begin the accreditation process by attending the Kanban Train the Trainer (TTT) course virtually (like our recent TTT attendees pictured above).
 
Apply for Train the Trainer
 

Unlike most trainings, the TTT requires that you learn before you attend class. Many candidates spend weeks preparing for the TTT. You are expected to master the curriculum, prepare a kanban case study to demonstrate your experience, and deepen your kanban knowledge… all before class begins!

Class time is spent refining your training skills, testing your content knowledge, and inspiring your creativity. Attending the TTT means you commit to practicing three classes worth of material, preparing a sharp, concise kanban case study, and attending every minute of this assessment class designed to evaluate your ability to present the Kanban University course curriculum effectively and knowledgeably in a classroom setting. Becoming an AKT means becoming an elite trainer licensed to deliver certified Kanban training to further your career goals.

 

We are now accepting applications for TTT classes for 2021. Email us at KU@kanban.university, we will review the pre-requisites and find the best matching time and location for you.
 
Learn More About Becoming an AKT
 


“
Kanban University’s Train the Trainer course is meticulous, it needs to be. The content is wide, deep and includes a certain level of myth vs fact realization.

To be an Accredited Kanban Trainer is to know the teachings well enough that we can field questions and answer responsibly, providing insights for our students and the further adoption of the Kanban Method.

You will be seen as a trusted expert, with the opportunity to express what that means through the material that you teach. I have not experienced a trainer program such as this before and am very relieved I have!

”
Nicholas Wong, AKT
New Zealand

The TTT does not teach kanban. Students must have achieved the Kanban Management Professional (KMP) credential and be able to present a kanban case study. Attending the TTT course does not guarantee approval. Approved attendees may become AKTs licensed by Kanban University to teach one or more of the KU foundation courses: Team Kanban Practitioner, Kanban System Design, and Kanban Systems Improvement.