Get to know the tools famous from the Toyota Production System and see how to use them in software development. Learn why delivering value takes so long in your company and how you can eliminate waste to quickly achieve customer and company goals. A two-day workshop inspired by the creators of Lean Software Development (Mary and Tom Poppendieck), the author of The Toyota Way (Jeff Liker), and our visits to Toyota factories and other companies using the Lean approach.
What you will learn:
- Why delivering value takes so much time and what to do about it.
- How to find and eliminate waste to increase process efficiency.
- Which engineering practices support the Lean approach.
- How to plan work to be sure of meeting deadlines.
- How to find out what users need.
- What Lean is and how to apply the concepts of lean production in software development.
- Which organizational structures promote innovation and value delivery.
- How to enable employees to continuously improve the process.
- What is the role of a leader in a Lean organization.
- How to effectively implement changes in your organization.
Who is the training for:
Managers
who want to increase the speed of delivery of business value.
Scrum Masters
who want to effectively support the organization and implement significant changes.
Training scope:
- Pull vs Push – simulating value delivery: How to change your approach to task completion.
- Lean values, principles and tools: basic Lean concepts in software development.
- The efficiency paradox: How to balance efficiency and flexibility.
- Waste in processes: Identifying and eliminating waste in software development.
- Value Stream Mapping: A tool for process analysis and optimisation.
- Lean Organisation: Building structures that foster innovation.
- The Andon system and continuous quality improvement: Facilitating ongoing process improvement.
- Lean Leader: Transforming the role of the leader in a Lean organisation.
- The 5 Whys technique: Understanding the causes thorough analysis of the problems.
- Lean Process: Reducing value delivery time.
- Lean Engineering Practices: what slows us down in software development.
- Lean Product: Quickly validating ideas and avoiding multitasking.
- Future state map: Visualising and planning for the future.
- A3 technique: Effective implementation of change in an organisation.
Recommended by students:
Meet the trainer:
Tomasz Wykowski
The only Polish Certified Scrum Trainer, CST accredited by Scrum Alliance and LeSS-Friendly Scrum Trainer accredited by LeSS Company with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. He specializes in digital transformations, helping organizations around the world successfully implement improvements. As an inspirational speaker and author, Tomasz is committed to developing leaders and teams, promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
As part of the Lean Software Development training, you will receive:
- interactive workshops full of simulations and discussions without PowerPoint or boring lectures, led by practitioners following the Training From the Back of the Room approach,
- unique materials from our trainers
a digital version of what you produce during the training (flips/Miro board/etc.),
handouts and - materials to further enhance your knowledge,
- a certificate of completion.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Are there discounts available if I choose to pay for the course with my own funds?
Yes, we offer special discounts for those who choose to pay for the course with their own funds. Please contact us to discuss individual terms.
Is it possible to spread the course payment into installments?
Yes, we offer the possibility of spreading the payment into convenient installments. For more information and details, please contact us.
Can I purchase a voucher for the training?
Yes, you can purchase a Training Voucher which will be valid for 12 months
Do I have to accept any terms and conditions before taking the training?
Yes, by registering for training, you accept the terms and conditions of participation
What are the rules on payment for training?
The final price of the training is based on the date of registration, not the date of payment of the invoice.
What if I am unable to attend the training after purchasing a ticket?
You can cancel your participation up to 7 days before the start date of the training or move to another available date.
What is included in the price?
The price includes:
- training materials and diploma (digital for online training).
- for Certified ScrumMaster training, the cost of taking the Certified ScrumMaster exam and one possible revision.
- cost of certification and membership fees in accrediting organisations for certified courses.
- lunch and coffee breaks for classroom courses.
The price does not include:
- accommodation and travel costs for participants.
