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The Agile approach is no longer limited to software development and is successfully applied in hardware production. Learn how to apply Scrum, Lean, and eXtreme Manufacturing practices to hardware development, both in the design process and mass production.
Agile hardware development includes engineering, management, and business practices to speed innovation. It also shortens new product introduction, including certification and maintenance, through enhanced vendor and supplier practices, line configuration, program management, product architecture, tool selection, design and test cycles.
The training is conducted by the founder of WikiSpeed – the first manufacturer of a car developed iteratively. The course is based on examples from international companies in fields such as automotive, aviation, electronics, and material processing.
At the Agile Hardware Development training you will learn:
- How leading companies are implementing Agile in Hardware Development
- What is a structure and communication in Agile Organizations
- How to reduce business risk and increase flexibility.
- How to reduce the cost of change in the design, testing, and production process.
- How to shorten time to market for the product.
- How to apply iterative approach methods in production
- Which practices brings you innovation and speed
- What are the principles of Extreme Manufacturing
- How to decompose product into interfaces and modules
- How to improve processes and gather feedback
Who is the training for:
Engineers
participating in the development of physical products.
Managers
C-level managers, business representatives, and team leaders searching for adaptability in hardware production.
Training scope:
- Module 1: Launch. How to onboard people and teams, and re-launch existing people.
- Module 2: Fast Company: How to restructure business units and divisions for maximum pace of innovation.
- Module 3: Innovate: Changing budget processes for responsiveness.
- Module 4: Budget: Updating supporting budget policies and contracts to match your new agile company structure.
- Module 5: Module: Splitting the products and services into parallel execution for maximum speed.
- Module 6: Lean Coffee: Self organization of the work and timelines for lean innovation.
- Module 7: Fast Team: agile team structures to increase financial efficiency.
- Module 8: Digital Self Management: Improving human performance with excellent software.
- Module 9: Justice Board: Self forming teams with financial responsibility.
- Module 10: xM: creating a factory that wants design updates daily.
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Meet the trainer:
Jurgen Appelo
Certified Scrum trainer with many years of experience implementing Agile in global companies. He has worked with technology leaders such as Tesla, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, Toyota, Rakuten and Mercari. As the founder of Wikispeed, a company revolutionizing the automotive industry, he introduced agile working methods to the hardware industry.
He is a TED speaker and a lecturer at Harvard and Oxford. He specializes in practical applications of Agile, and also develops the concepts of eXtreme Manufacturing and Scrum@Hardware. He is currently focused on new practices, including #MobAI.
As part of the Agile Hardware Development training, you will receive:
- interactive workshops full of simulations and discussions without PowerPoint or boring lectures,
- handouts and materials to further enhance your knowledge,
- certificate Agile Hardware Development by Agile Business Institute.
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.