The Lean-Agile Way: Mastering Value Stream Management

The Lean-Agile Way: Mastering Value Stream Management

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12 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

12 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Integrate Lean and Agile practices to improve efficiency and value delivery
Apply Value Stream Management techniques to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities
Leverage Lean-Agile frameworks to support continuous business transformation

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In this course, you will learn how to combine Lean and Agile practices with Value Stream Management (VSM) to improve business efficiency and maximize value delivery. This powerful approach helps organizations navigate the challenges of the digital era by focusing on continuous improvement and streamlining processes.

You will explore practical strategies for integrating Lean-Agile methodologies to reduce waste, optimize workflows, and increase productivity. By applying VSM techniques, you will learn to identify bottlenecks, enhance collaboration, and prioritize value-driven improvements. What sets this course apart is its blend of theoretical frameworks with real-world examples and actionable insights. You will not only understand Lean and Agile principles but also apply them in real business scenarios to drive transformation and achieve measurable results. This course is designed for business professionals, project managers, VSM managers, and IT specialists. A basic understanding of Lean or Agile principles is recommended to fully benefit from the material and practical exercises. This course is based on material written by an expert author, bringing the depth of a book into a more engaging, interactive format. The core content is delivered through clear, structured text you can read at your own pace, supported by short videos and quizzes to highlight key ideas and test your understanding. By combining the strengths of book learning with interactive assessments, you get the best of both worlds: the depth and clarity of an author’s expertise, plus the flexibility to revisit, practice, and reinforce concepts whenever you need.

In this section, we explore Lean and Agile practices to enhance process efficiency and adaptability, emphasizing Value Stream Management (VSM) for optimized value delivery in digital environments.

What's included

2 videos5 readings1 assignment

2 videos Total 2 minutes

Course Overview 1 minute
Navigating Lean-Agile Transformations - Overview Video 1 minute

5 readings Total 50 minutes

Introduction 10 minutes
Exploring the Hallmarks of Lean Thinking 10 minutes
Combining Lean with Agile 10 minutes
Continuously Improve Kaizen 10 minutes
Defining a Lean-Agile Framework 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Lean-Agile Transformation Fundamentals 10 minutes

In this section, we explore Agile frameworks, Scrum mechanics, and the Team-of-Teams approach to enhance collaboration and adaptability in dynamic business environments.

What's included

1 video6 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Solving Complex Business Problems with Agility - Overview Video 1 minute

6 readings Total 60 minutes

Introduction 10 minutes
Supporting Lean Practices 10 minutes
Addressing Compliance Issues 10 minutes
Rediscovering the Agile Manifesto 10 minutes
Adapting to Globalization with a Distributed Team 10 minutes
Amplifying Team Efficacy with Scrum 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Agile Practices and Business Adaptability 10 minutes

In this section, we explore Lean principles to optimize value flow, identify constraints, and streamline workflows for improved efficiency and competitive advantage.

What's included

1 video6 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Establishing Lean Flows to Improve Productivity - Overview Video 1 minute

6 readings Total 60 minutes

Introduction 10 minutes
Delivering Value The Core of Lean 10 minutes
Tweaking Elements of Waste by Domain 10 minutes
Amplifying IT’s Impact Driving Operational Efficiency and Strategic Value 10 minutes
Enhancing Efficiency by Minimizing Inefficiencies 10 minutes
Crafting Competitive Advantages with Lean 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Lean Flows and Productivity Optimization 10 minutes

In this section, we explore value stream mapping techniques, E9 methodology, and Kaizen planning to optimize value flow and drive continuous improvement in organizational efficiency and customer alignment.

What's included

1 video9 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Driving Improvements with Value Stream Management - Overview Video 1 minute

9 readings Total 90 minutes

Introduction 10 minutes
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Local Optimization 10 minutes
Identifying the VSM Team 10 minutes
Communicating for Change 10 minutes
Engaging Stakeholders in the VSM Initiative 10 minutes
Exploring Reverse Value Stream Mapping Starting with the Customer and Working Backward 10 minutes
Developing Strategies and Plans for Desired Improvements 10 minutes
Planning Continuous Improvements 10 minutes
Continuously Evaluating the Value Stream 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Value Stream Management Fundamentals 10 minutes

In this section, we explore the VSM implementation roadmap, emphasizing systematic value stream optimization, alignment with Lean-Agile principles, and avoiding local optimizations through holistic assessments.

What's included

1 video2 readings1 assignment

In this section, we examine value stream optimization, focusing on transitioning from projects to products and implementing operating models to enhance workflow efficiency and customer-centricity.

What's included

1 video8 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Navigating Value Stream Optimization - Overview Video 1 minute

8 readings Total 80 minutes

Introduction 10 minutes
Understanding Flow at Organizational and Individual Levels 10 minutes
Seeing the Organization in Terms of Flow 10 minutes
Creating Pathways to Value Understanding and Identifying Value Streams 10 minutes
Mapping Flow 10 minutes
Contextualizing Performance Focus 10 minutes
Optimizing Value Streams 10 minutes
Navigating Dependencies with Streamlining Efforts 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Value Stream Optimization Fundamentals 10 minutes

In this section, we explore value stream networks (VSNs) to align workflows with customer needs, visualize interdependencies, and optimize performance for efficient, scalable operations.

What's included

1 video7 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Connecting the Value Stream Network - Overview Video 1 minute

7 readings Total 70 minutes

Introduction 10 minutes
Defining Customer Journeys 10 minutes
Connecting Value Streams to Customer Journeys 10 minutes
Addressing Organizational Challenges 10 minutes
Guiding Value Stream Strategy and Investments 10 minutes
Evolving the Value Stream Network 10 minutes
Envisioning Value Stream Dynamics 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Exploring Value Stream Network Fundamentals 10 minutes

In this section, we explore integrating Lean and Agile methods through BLAST, focusing on optimizing value streams, collaborative teams, and scalable delivery practices for efficient, adaptive solutions.

What's included

1 video12 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Implementing the Basic Lean-Agile Solution Team (BLAST) - Overview Video 1 minute

12 readings Total 120 minutes

Introduction 10 minutes
Workflow Coordination Steps 5 to 11 10 minutes
Customer feedback 10 minutes
Integrating Lean-Agile Development Concepts 10 minutes
Defining the Role of Value Coach 10 minutes
Embracing Lean Leadership 10 minutes
Improving Daily Meetings 10 minutes
Enhancing Retrospectives with Value Stream Management 10 minutes
Minimum Valuable Release 10 minutes
Pursuing a New Model for Value Delivery 10 minutes
Managing Ideas and Innovations 10 minutes
Facilitating Collaboration at Scale The Team-of-teams Approach 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

BLAST Framework and Lean-Agile Implementation 10 minutes

In this section, we explore the BASE model for enterprise agility, focusing on customer-centric value delivery, integrated increments, and coordinated lean-agile practices to drive continuous improvement.

What's included

1 video9 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Defining a Business Agility System for the Enterprise (BASE) - Overview Video 1 minute

9 readings Total 90 minutes

Introduction 10 minutes
Underlying Core Principles 10 minutes
Implementing Hypothesis-Driven Development 10 minutes
Eight BASE Business Processes 10 minutes
Planning Increments 10 minutes
Progressing Epics 10 minutes
Integrated Reviews 10 minutes
Establishing Customer-Centric Foundations 10 minutes
Eliminating Waste in Order of Customer Impact 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Business Agility and Organizational Alignment 10 minutes

In this section, we explore methods to align business goals with data insights, emphasizing BRIA and QIDA for strategic decision-making and organizational efficiency.

What's included

1 video8 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Enhancing Decision-Making in the Lean-Agile Organization - Overview Video 1 minute

8 readings Total 80 minutes

Introduction 10 minutes
Organizing Business Objectives 10 minutes
Facilitating Informed Decision-Making 10 minutes
Crafting Actionable Intelligence 10 minutes
Preparing for a Session BRIA Workshop 10 minutes
Conducting Session 2 BRIA Workshops 10 minutes
Translating Insights into IT Strategy 10 minutes
Summary 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Information Utilization in Lean-Agile Organizations 10 minutes

In this section, we explore strategies for organizational transformation, focusing on value stream management, cross-functional teams, and data-driven decision-making to enhance agility and efficiency.

What's included

1 video6 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Implementing Strategies for Organizational Transformation - Overview Video 1 minute

6 readings Total 60 minutes

Introduction 10 minutes
Lean and Agile Two Sides of the Coin 10 minutes
Building Cross-Functional Teams and Encouraging Collaboration 10 minutes
Addressing Collaboration and Integration Challenges in Small Team Environments 10 minutes
Implementing VSM Tools 10 minutes
Enhancing Software Delivery Through Flow Metrics 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Strategies for Organizational Transformation 10 minutes

In this section, we explore applying VSM methodologies, analyzing cross-cutting themes, and using the BLAST framework to enhance team alignment and value delivery for organizational excellence.