Kanban for Agile/Scrum Practitioners from Pluralsight

If you are challenged with continually delivering high-quality value to your customers, and are struggling with waterfall, Agile/Scrum, or other approaches to managing the development of your software, then Kanban may be for you.

In this course, Kanban for Agile/Scrum Practitioners, you will learn the skills, approaches, and techniques to advance your essential Kanban capabilities to the next level. First, you'll learn that Kanban is not a process in and of itself but is a practice that symbolizes a principle and is flexible and adaptable based on the challenge at hand and the necessary resources. Next, you'll explore different approaches to moving from both waterfall and Agile/Scrum to Kanban. For those with traditional development skills (waterfall), we will point out how Kanban alleviates all the CONs of waterfall by improving the efficiency and flexibility of feature development and provide you the necessary knowledge to help you adapt and transition from your traditional or waterfall application development methods to Kanban. Though Agile/Scrum greatly improves development over waterfall you'll discover how Kanban takes it a step further in improving product delivery. You'll also compare Scrum events with Kanban events and how Kanban will increase the workflow and productivity of development. Then, you'll go into detail on defining your value stream, managing work types, understanding what “done” means, limiting work in progress, adapting to variabilities, the benefits of cumulative flow diagrams, how to forecast future work, dealing with bottlenecks, blockers, and spikes. Finally, the course will take you through the process of implementing Kanban at your workplace. This will include developing a pilot, applying metrics, and provide the awareness to challenges that may obstruct or impede your adoption of Kanban and offer recommendations and techniques to mitigate them. When you have completed this course, you will have the skills and knowledge on how to design, execute, and deliver high-quality Kanban systems.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

What You Will Learn

Kanban 201: Taking It up a Notch

Transitioning from Waterfall to Kanban

Transitioning from Agile/Scrum to Kanban

Managing Your Workflow

Preparing for Organizational Challenges

Applying Key Learning Objectives

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Develops basic comprehension of Kanban essential capabilities and the various techniques to drive them to a more advanced level

Explores Kanban as not a set process within itself, but a flexible practice adaptable to most circumstances and challenges

Provides guidance on adapting core Kanban principles from waterfall and scrum development approaches

Focuses particularly on managing workflow and minimizing development bottlenecks

Taught by instructors specializing in industry-standard Kanban practices

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Kanban for Agile/Scrum Practitioners with these activities:

Review Kanban Terminology

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Review Kanban terminology to ensure that you have a strong foundation for understanding the course materials.

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Create a list of key Kanban terms.
Define each term and provide an example of how it is used.

Mentor a Junior Developer on Kanban

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Mentor a junior developer on Kanban to share your knowledge and help them improve their skills.

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Identify a junior developer who is interested in learning about Kanban.
Schedule regular meetings to discuss Kanban concepts and practices.
Provide feedback and support as the junior developer implements Kanban in their own work.

Attend a Kanban Workshop

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Attend a Kanban workshop to learn from experts and network with other professionals.

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Identify a Kanban workshop that you are interested in attending.
Register for the workshop and attend all sessions.
Participate in discussions and ask questions.

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Review: Kanban Systems Analysis and Design

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Read this book to improve your understanding of Kanban principles and how they can be applied to software development.

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Read Chapters 1-3 and summarize the key concepts of Kanban.
Read Chapters 4-6 and identify the benefits of using Kanban for software development.
Read Chapters 7-9 and learn how to implement a Kanban system in your own organization.

Visualize Kanban Workflows with Miro or Mural

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Practice visualizing Kanban workflows using Miro or Mural to improve your understanding of how Kanban works.

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Create a free account on Miro or Mural.
Watch a tutorial on how to use Miro or Mural for Kanban.
Create a new Kanban board and add some sample tasks.
Move tasks through the workflow and visualize the flow of work.

Contribute to a Kanban Open Source Project

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Contribute to a Kanban open source project to gain practical experience and help the community.

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Identify an open source Kanban project that you are interested in contributing to.
Review the project documentation and identify areas where you can contribute.
Submit a pull request with your contribution.

Create a Kanban System for a Personal Project

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Create a Kanban system for a personal project to practice applying Kanban principles and improve your workflow.

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Choose a personal project to which you want to apply Kanban.
Create a Kanban board with a few basic columns (e.g., To Do, In Progress, Done).
Add tasks to your Kanban board and move them through the workflow as you work on them.
Monitor your progress and make adjustments to your Kanban system as needed.

Write a Case Study on Kanban Implementation in Your Organization

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Write a case study on Kanban implementation in your organization to document your experience and share it with others.

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Identify an organization that has successfully implemented Kanban.
Interview stakeholders and gather data on the implementation process and outcomes.
Analyze the data and identify key lessons learned and best practices.
Write a case study report that documents your findings and provides recommendations for other organizations considering Kanban implementation.

Career center

Learners who complete Kanban for Agile/Scrum Practitioners will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Software Development Manager

As a Software Development Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects. This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to successfully manage a software development team and deliver high-quality software products. You will learn how to use Kanban to improve the efficiency and flexibility of your software development process, and how to transition from waterfall or Agile/Scrum to Kanban.

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Product Manager

As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of software products that meet the needs of your customers. This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to successfully manage a software development team and deliver high-quality software products. You will learn how to use Kanban to improve the efficiency and flexibility of your software development process, and how to transition from waterfall or Agile/Scrum to Kanban.

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Software Engineer

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and testing of software applications. This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to successfully develop high-quality software products. You will learn how to use Kanban to improve the efficiency and flexibility of your software development process, and how to transition from waterfall or Agile/Scrum to Kanban.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

As a Quality Assurance Analyst, you will be responsible for testing software applications to ensure that they meet the required quality standards. This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to successfully test software applications and identify and resolve defects. You will learn how to use Kanban to improve the efficiency and flexibility of your software testing process, and how to transition from waterfall or Agile/Scrum to Kanban.

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Scrum Master

As a Scrum Master, you will be responsible for the facilitation and management of Scrum teams. This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to successfully manage Scrum teams and deliver high-quality software products. You will learn how to use Kanban to improve the efficiency and flexibility of your Scrum process, and how to transition from waterfall or Agile/Scrum to Kanban.

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DevOps Engineer

As a DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for the integration and automation of software development and IT operations processes. This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to successfully manage DevOps teams and deliver high-quality software products. You will learn how to use Kanban to improve the efficiency and flexibility of your DevOps process, and how to transition from waterfall or Agile/Scrum to Kanban.

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Project Manager

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects. This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to successfully manage software development projects and deliver high-quality software products. You will learn how to use Kanban to improve the efficiency and flexibility of your project management process, and how to transition from waterfall or Agile/Scrum to Kanban.

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Systems Analyst

As a Systems Analyst, you will be responsible for the analysis, design, and implementation of software systems. This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to successfully analyze, design, and implement software systems. You will learn how to use Kanban to improve the efficiency and flexibility of your systems analysis and design process, and how to transition from waterfall or Agile/Scrum to Kanban.

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Business Analyst

As a Business Analyst, you will be responsible for the analysis and documentation of business processes. This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to successfully analyze and document business processes. You will learn how to use Kanban to improve the efficiency and flexibility of your business analysis process, and how to transition from waterfall or Agile/Scrum to Kanban.

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Technical Writer

As a Technical Writer, you will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of technical documentation. This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to successfully create and maintain technical documentation. You will learn how to use Kanban to improve the efficiency and flexibility of your technical writing process, and how to transition from waterfall or Agile/Scrum to Kanban.

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Software Tester

As a Software Tester, you will be responsible for the testing of software applications. This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to successfully test software applications. You will learn how to use Kanban to improve the efficiency and flexibility of your software testing process, and how to transition from waterfall or Agile/Scrum to Kanban.

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Database Administrator

As a Database Administrator, you will be responsible for the management and maintenance of databases. This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to successfully manage and maintain databases. You will learn how to use Kanban to improve the efficiency and flexibility of your database administration process, and how to transition from waterfall or Agile/Scrum to Kanban.

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Network Administrator

As a Network Administrator, you will be responsible for the management and maintenance of computer networks. This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to successfully manage and maintain computer networks. You will learn how to use Kanban to improve the efficiency and flexibility of your network administration process, and how to transition from waterfall or Agile/Scrum to Kanban.

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Systems Engineer

As a Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of computer systems. This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to successfully design, implement, and maintain computer systems. You will learn how to use Kanban to improve the efficiency and flexibility of your systems engineering process, and how to transition from waterfall or Agile/Scrum to Kanban.

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IT Manager

As an IT Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of IT services. This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to successfully manage IT services and deliver high-quality IT products. You will learn how to use Kanban to improve the efficiency and flexibility of your IT management process, and how to transition from waterfall or Agile/Scrum to Kanban.

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