Module Title: dgt_wrk09 – Task Management
Overview:
The “dgt_wrk09 – Task Management” module is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge required for effective task management using Kanban methodologies. This comprehensive module focuses on understanding the core principles of Kanban boards and how to use them to improve workflow, meet deadlines, and accurately estimate tasks.
module Objectives:
– To introduce participants to the fundamentals of Kanban as a visual workflow management tool.
– To guide learners in setting up and maintaining an effective Kanban board tailored to their specific needs.
– To teach strategies for optimizing task flow, prioritizing work, and reducing bottlenecks.
– To develop skills in time management that enable participants to meet deadlines consistently.
– To enhance the ability to estimate tasks accurately based on complexity, priority, and resource availability.
Key Topics:
- Introduction to Kanban
- History and evolution of Kanban methodology
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Key principles and benefits of using a Kanban board
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Setting Up Your Kanban Board
- Components of a Kanban board columns, cards, swimlanes
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Customizing your board for different projects or teams
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Utilizing the Kanban Board Effectively
- Techniques for managing workflow and visualizing progress
- Implementing work-in-progress WIP limits to enhance productivity
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Strategies for prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance
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Meeting Deadlines with Kanban
- Tools and practices for tracking deadlines on a Kanban board
- Methods for adjusting workflows to ensure timely completion of tasks
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Handling unexpected changes or delays in project timelines
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Estimating Tasks Accurately
- Approaches to estimating task duration and complexity
- Techniques for refining estimates through continuous feedback
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Using historical data to improve future task estimations
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Advanced Kanban Practices
- Integrating Kanban with other agile methodologies
- Continuous improvement techniques Kaizen within a Kanban system
- Addressing common challenges and obstacles in using Kanban
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this module, participants will be able to:
– Set up and manage a Kanban board effectively for any project or team environment.
– Use Kanban principles to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.
– Meet deadlines more consistently through improved task prioritization and time management techniques.
– Estimate tasks with greater accuracy by utilizing historical data and iterative feedback processes.
module Format:
The module will be delivered through a mix of lectures, interactive workshops, hands-on exercises, and real-world case studies. Participants will have the opportunity to practice setting up their own Kanban boards and applying task estimation strategies in simulated scenarios.
Target Audience:
This module is ideal for project managers, team leaders, individual contributors, and anyone interested in improving their task management skills using Kanban methodologies. No prior experience with Kanban is required, making it accessible to a broad range of professionals seeking to enhance their productivity tools.
Join us on this journey to master the art of task management through the versatile and powerful Kanban system. Whether youre managing personal projects or leading complex team initiatives, “dgt_wrk09 – Task Management” will provide you with the skills needed to succeed in any environment.
The students can push their exercises to the Academy DevOps & SRE GIT project. For this module, create a folder with your username as its name in the following subfolder: https://github.com/Garanti-Del-Talento/gdt_academy