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During this two-day course, attendees will gain the knowledge necessary to lead a Lean-Agile enterprise by leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®), and its underlying principles derived from Lean, systems thinking, Agile development, product development flow, and DevOps. They will also learn and practice the skills for supporting and executing PI Planning events, and coordinate multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs). Attendees will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset, why it’s so effective in today’s adapt-or-die marketplace, and what it means to lead a Lean-Agile transformation. They’ll also learn how to build and support Agile teams and programs, empower a Lean Portfolio, build a Continuous Delivery Pipeline and DevOps culture, and coordinate large solutions. They will develop a skill set that’s in demand worldwide—and empower their enterprises to succeed in a disruptive marketplace—when they become a SAFe® 4 Agilist (SA).   Goals: To perform the role of a SAFe® Agilist, attendees should be able to: Interpret the basic constructs of SAFe and the steps of the Implementation Roadmap Apply the values and principles of a Lean-Agile Mindset Apply SAFe’s Lean and Agile principles to the roles and practices of SAFe Create high-performing teams by establishing mission and purpose Use transformational leadership to drive change, develop people, and encourage innovation Support PI Planning and the events associated with successful Program execution Drive continuous value delivery through the Continuous Delivery Pipeline Establish alignment and execution with Strategic Themes and Lean Portfolio Management Coordinate multiple Agile Release Trains and suppliers with a Solution Train   Topics: Introducing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Embracing a Lean-Agile Mindset Understanding SAFe Principles Creating high-performing teams and programs Experiencing Program Increment (PI) Planning Exploring, Executing, and Releasing Value Leading the Lean-Agile Enterprise Empowering a Lean Portfolio Building Large Solutions [-]

The Lean IT Foundation Training is two days. During the training, you will learn the fundamentals of Lean and how to apply Lean in an IT domain. In the training you will practice with exercises to build hands-on skills. The training will introduce you to the softer aspects of Lean IT like change approaches and how to change people’s behavior and attitude. All the exercises are related to ICT, but no technical IT knowledge is required.   Course description: This course is delivered using an exciting case study designed to further enhance the candidates understanding of Lean IT. Students who have attended this course are prepared to successfully take the associated Lean IT Foundation certification exam which is a requirement for attending any of the further Lean courses available in this track. At the end of this course, you will be able to: Understand the concepts behind Lean and how Lean can be applied in IT Analyze customer value and translate the voice of the customer to processes Understand Lean concepts as customer value, value streams, flow, pull, perfection Diagnose and improve processes with value stream mapping Problem solving with the Kaizen approach Work with the DMAIC improvement cycle Designate improvement activities that improve process results Understand what behaviors & attitudes are essential within Lean organizations Prepare the student to take the Lean IT Foundation Certification exam   Course Outline 1. INTRUDUCTION TO LEAN Introduction The history of Lean The key elements of Lean The concept of Waste, Variability and Inflexibility The five dimensions of Lean IT 2. THE COSTUMER Customer Value Voice of the Customer Value-add and non-value-add work Critical-to-quality tree Value streams in IT Cost of Poor Quality 3. THE PROCESS The concept of a process SIPOC diagramming Creating a Value Stream Map Analyzing a Value Stream Map 4. PERFORMANCE What is performance? Key Performance Indicators Operational Process Efficiency Skills and Knowledge Matrix 5. ORGANISATION Organizational structure and customer focus Performance Dialogue Visible Management Day Start and Week board 6. PROBLEM SOLVING Structured Problem Solving KAIZEN approach 7. BEHAVIOR & ATTITUDE Lean Leadership & Behavior Organizational Change Change Story 8. EXAM PREPERATION Sample Exam How to prepare for the exam Check Out   [-]

Ensuring that an IT organization is competent in continuous improvement is absolutely essential to the success of Lean within IT. In the Lean IT Foundation, we looked at the basics of Kaizen (Continuous improvement) and the DMAIC problem-solving Method. Course description: This Lean IT Kaizen training will help you on your journey to mastering continuous improvement, and becoming a Lean IT Kaizen Lead. The Lean IT Kaizen Leas is someone who is involving with improvement based on Lean principles. The Lean IT Kaizen Lead may come from any Level of the IT organization, in any "department".  Course objectives: After completing this course, you know the most important concepts regarding Kaizen, and you are able to: Organize a Kaizen Lead a Kaizen Teach others the DMAIC model Identify and define problems Create a data Collection plan Analyze the root cause of the problems Understand and apply different improvement Methods Make a Control plan Ensure the sustainability of improvements.   Concepts Covered 1. Introduction of Kaizen Introduction and Kaizen concepts Kaizen, Kakushin and Kaikaku The DMAIC model Kaizen mindset 2. Organizing Kaizen Kaizen team roles Improvement initiatives Plan and prepare a Kaizen event Gain support Select the team 3. A3 Method Goals of the A3 Method Difference between Summarazing, Analyzing and Synthesizing Structure communication according to the Pyramid principle Summarize information into the A3 format 4. Define Selecting a Problem and identifying owner Problem statement Scope of the problem Collect VoC information High Level Kaizen plan 5. Measure The Three generic types of units of work Measure and Validate Value Stream Map Data Collection plan Qualitative and Quantitative Measurement systems Baseline and a Benchmark Quick Wins 6. Analyze Seven basic Tools of Quality 5 whys Cause and Effects Matrix Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) Improve How to identify improvement options Idea generation techniques How to test a solution Best and good practice solutions within IT 8. Control How to ensure the sustainability of the improvement Measurement of improvement Control plan Types of documentation Communication to stakeholders [-]