Workshop 1: Kanban Flow & Bottlenecks
Morning Session
08:30 - 09:00: Welcome & Icebreaker
- Meet, greet, and warm-up with an interactive game. Let's start as we mean to go on: in high spirits!
09:00 - 09:45: Kanban Basics: Setting the Stage
- A fun refresher on Kanban essentials. Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned pro, you'll get something out of this.
09:45 - 10:30: The Flow Factor: What Makes Kanban Tick
- Dive deep into the concept of 'Flow.' It's not just a buzzword; it's the heartbeat of Kanban.
10:30 - 10:45: Coffee Break
- Time to recharge those mental batteries. Grab a coffee and have a natter with your fellow attendees.
10:45 - 11:30: Recognize the Culprits: Introduction to Bottlenecks
- What are bottlenecks? Why do they matter? Get ready for the 101 on Kanban's public enemy number one.
11:30 - 12:15: The Bottleneck Hunt: Interactive Group Exercise
- Time to put theory into action. You'll team up to identify bottlenecks in a simulated Kanban process.
12:15 - 13:00: Lunch Break
- A full hour to relax and refuel. You've earned it!
13:00 - 13:45: The Science of Solving: Techniques to Tackle Bottlenecks
- This is where the magic happens. Learn actionable techniques that you can apply right away.
13:45 - 14:30: Stakeholder Sync-Up: Why Communication is Key
- Let's talk about keeping everyone in the loop. Communication can make or break your bottleneck-busting efforts.
14:30 - 14:45: Afternoon Tea & Quick Stretch
- A little breather to keep that brain buzzing and those muscles limber.
14:45 - 15:30: The Balanced Board: Prioritization Skills
- Learn how to keep your Kanban board as balanced as a tightrope walker.
15:30 - 16:15: Q&A and Interactive Feedback
- Your chance to ask the burning questions and share your takeaways from the day.
16:15 - 17:00: Action Plans & Next Steps
- No workshop is complete without a game plan. Sketch out your next steps for conquering bottlenecks and mastering flow.
17:00 - 17:30: Closing Remarks
- Cheers to a day of great learning!