Kanban Practitioner | Glossary

Definition

The Kanban method is an approach to manage the development process, with an emphasis on completing tasks efficiently without overburdening the development team. A person within a software development or any production environment who uses the Kanban method to efficiently manage tasks, is called as a Kanban practitioner.

Origin

The Kanban method originated in the 1940s, introduced by Toyota, which was later adopted into Software Development in the 2000’s.

Further Reading

  • “Kanban: Successful Evolutionary Change for Your Technology Business”, by David J. Anderson.
  • “Kanban from the Inside”, by Mike Burrows.

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SPC workshop with Gerald Calden and Priyank Pathak

INNOVATION ROOTS announced SAFe Program Consultant( SPC) workshop, from October 23-26, 2017 at bengaluru. It will be conducted by Gerald Cadden, Sr. Principal Consultant, CA Technologies and a globally esteemed Agile Transformation change agent. Priyank Pathak, the curator and founder of INNOVATION ROOTS, will be co- conducting the workshop as well.

The SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) workshop is an in-demand and valued proposition for internal Agile change agents and external consultants. It provides the requisite tools to implement Agile programs, and validate their knowledge in Agile programs, Program Portfolio Management, Agile Architecture and Leadership. The participants will eventually be able and officially certified to launch an Agile Release Train, as part of an Enterprise change initiative.

Getting certified as an SPC, helps the participants maintain an edge over their competitors in the intense marketplace. As an SPC, you will also be allowed to lead your own SAFe classes, network with others in the SPC community, invited to attend monthly webinars towards advancing SAFe knowledge, earn professional development units (PDUs) and access toolkits essential for SAFe coaches.

Prerequisites for the workshop include:
5 plus years of Software Development, Testing, Business Analysis, or Product Management experience
3 plus years of Agile experience
One or more relevant Agile certifications (eg.g. CSM, CSPO, CSP, CSC, CST, DSDM, ICAgile, PMI-ACP or Scrum.Org)


Register for the workshop at www.innovationroots.com