Introduction to Kanban
When: September 17, 2011 – 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (PT)
Where: 2082 Business Center Drive, Suite 250, Irvine, CA, 92612
Facilitators: Pascal Pinck(Growth Plus)
This class is designed for people who are curious about Kanban, or have experimented on occasion but don’t have extensive first-hand experience.
Learning goal: we will deepen our understanding of lean thinking and pull systems for collaborative knowledge work through conversation, hands-on exercises, and work in small groups.
Format: Pull-based co-learning. This means that participants are invited to help shape the curriclum, share knowledge and insights, and in general take a strong role in shaping their learning experience.
Facilitators: Pascal Pinck, Growth Plus;
Arriving: Because the format is deeply collaborative, participants are expected to arrive on time.
Snacks and Lunch will be served.
Free Parking for all attendees
Questions: pascal [at] growthpl [dot] us
Suggested reading: It is highly recommended that you read one of two books before the class begins.
If you are most interested in Kanban for teams (especially software teams), then I suggest:
David Anderson, “Kanban — Successful Evolutionary Change for your Technology Business”, ISBN 0984521402 (Amazon link).
If you are most interested in Kanban for personal productivity, I recommend:
Jim Benson and Tonianne DeMaria Barry, “Personal Kanban — Mapping Work, Navigating Life”, ISBN 1453802266 (Amazon link)
Further resources: Check out our community learning site at kanban.la