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Agile & Kanban Methods
Master the flow of work and accelerate delivery through Agile principles and Kanban practices
The Agile & Kanban Methods by NextAgile is a practitioner-led, enterprise-aligned learning program designed to build a deep understanding of Agile foundations and the Kanban method. It equips participants to visualize workflow, manage work in progress, and optimize delivery flow—enabling teams to achieve predictability, efficiency, and agility in dynamic business environments.
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Program Overview
Organizations today need more than process frameworks—they require adaptive systems that improve flow, reduce waste, and respond rapidly to change. The Agile & Kanban Methods provides a structured yet flexible foundation to implement continuous delivery systems aligned with business outcomes.
Participants gain practical insights into:
Agile Foundations
Grasp core Agile values and principles to drive collaboration and adaptability.
Kanban System Design
Visualize workflows and optimize
delivery using Kanban practices.
Workflow Optimization
Leverage key metrics to identify bottlenecks and improve flow.
Scaling Kanban
Scale Kanban across teams for
enterprise-wide agility.
The program leverages simulations, real-world use cases, and interactive exercises to ensure hands-on learning and immediate application.
Enterprise Objectives
This Workshop enables organizations to:
- Build foundational Agile and Lean thinking across teams and leadership.
- Improve visibility, predictability, and flow efficiency in delivery systems.
- Enable data-driven governance with Kanan metrics and reporting.
- Scale Kanban enterprise-wide to enhance organizational agility.
Program Structure
The Agile & Kanban Methods combines instructor-led sessions, experiential learning, and contextual case studies designed to help teams apply Agile principles and Kanban methods effectively.
- Delivered by experienced Agile practitioners and Lean experts.
- Simulation and gamification-based learning for deeper understanding.
- Customizable modules tailored to organizational context and maturity.
- Interactive discussions focused on real business scenarios.
- Post-program support for Kanban system implementation.
2-Day Agile & Kanban Methods Workshop Outline
- Program overview, objectives, and participant alignment.
- Familiarization with course materials and expectations.
- Business context and real-world use case exploration.
- Changing business dynamics and evolving complexity.
- Agile Manifesto: Values, Principles, and Mindset.
- Iterative development and value-based delivery.
- Overview of Agile methods: Scrum, XP, Kanban, SAFe, Spotify.
- Comparing Scrum and Kanban frameworks.
- Lean and Kanban fundamentals.
- Core values, principles, and practices of the Kanban method.
- Kanban as an evolutionary change model.
- Connecting Agile, Scrum, Lean, and Scrumban.
- Identifying when and why to use Kanban.
- Identifying work items and classes of service.
- Visualizing workflows using value stream mapping.
- Designing and setting up a Kanban board.
- Managing flow: demand vs. capacity balance.
- Defining commitment and delivery points.
- Personal Kanban and proto-Kanban concepts.
- Making work policies explicit.
- Conducting daily Kanban meetings and setting cadences.
- Hands-on simulation of end-to-end flow.
- Value stream mapping and workflow optimization.
- Exploring tool support (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).
- Understanding and applying WIP limits.
- Measuring lead time, cycle time, and throughput.
- Applying Little’s Law and flow efficiency.
- Portfolio-level reporting and governance using Kanban metrics.
- Scaling concepts and hierarchical Kanban boards.
- Applying Kanban at portfolio, program, and team levels.
- Integrating Kanban with scaling frameworks (e.g., SAFe).
- Recap of key learnings and implementation insights.
- Open Q&A and scenario-based discussion.
Who Should Participate?
Agile Practitioners, Scrum Masters, and Delivery Leads
Product Owners and Project Managers
Operations and Service Delivery Teams
Enterprise Leaders driving Lean and Agile transformation
Business Outcomes
Organizations implementing this Workshop typically achieve:
- Streamlined delivery processes and improved predictability.
- Greater visibility and control over workflow and dependencies.
- Enhanced flow efficiency and reduced delivery lead times.
- A scalable approach to implementing Lean and Kanban across teams.
Participants receive:
- Real-world Kanban system simulation and practice.
- Practical tools, templates, and system design frameworks.
- Guidance from experienced Agile and Lean practitioners.
- Certification of participation from NextAgile.
Why Partner with NextAgile?
NextAgile combines hands-on transformation experience with proven Kanban implementation expertise. Our practitioner-led approach ensures your teams not only understand the method but can embed it sustainably to achieve measurable business outcomes.s.
Differentiators:
- Practitioner facilitators with deep Lean and Agile expertise.
- Enterprise-aligned program integrating strategy, delivery, and operations.
- Experiential learning through live simulations and contextual use cases.
- Optional AI-enabled modules for flow analytics and forecasting.
- Post-program coaching and advisory support.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The program covers Agile and Kanban foundations suitable for beginners and practitioners alike.
Yes. We tailor learning modules, exercises, and case studies to your context and workflow environment.
Yes. Participants design and simulate Kanban boards and workflows relevant to their work.
Yes. Participants receive a certificate of completion from NextAgile.
Achieve Flow, Predictability, and Agility Across Your Enterprise
Empower your teams to visualize work, improve flow, and deliver continuous value through Kanban and Agile thinking.
