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Lean Project Management in Agile Project Management

Lean Project Management in Agile Project Management

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What does the Lean Project Management in Agile Project Management course cover?

Lean Project Management in Agile Project Management is covered here in 8 modules: Aligning Lean Principles with Agile Frameworks, Value Stream Mapping for Project Workflows, Lean-Agile Portfolio Management and 5 more. The outline lists 48 specific topics, opening with selecting appropriate Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) based on organizational maturity and value stream complexity.

How do you approach Lean Project Management in Agile Project Management step by step?

The work is sequenced in 8 stages. It starts with Aligning Lean Principles with Agile Frameworks, moves through Value Stream Mapping for Project Workflows and Lean-Agile Portfolio Management, and ends at Change Management and Organizational Adoption. Each stage carries its own topic list, so the sequence is followed rather than summarised.

What is in Module 1 of the Lean Project Management in Agile Project Management course?

Module 1 is Aligning Lean Principles with Agile Frameworks. It works through selecting appropriate Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) based on organizational maturity and value stream complexity., mapping Lean waste categories (e.g., overproduction, task switching) to Agile anti-patterns in sprint execution., integrating Lean thinking into Agile ceremonies by streamlining stand-ups to focus on flow blockers. and 3 more.

How is the Lean Project Management in Agile Project Management course delivered?

The Lean Project Management in Agile Project Management course is fully self-paced with immediate online access after enrolment. Access does not expire and future updates are included at no cost. It can be taken on any device, and a certificate of completion is issued by The Art of Service when you finish.

How much does the Lean Project Management in Agile Project Management course cost?

The Lean Project Management in Agile Project Management course is $248 as a one time payment. There is no subscription, no per seat licence and no hidden fee. Enrolment carries a 30 day satisfied or refunded guarantee, so it can be assessed in full before you commit.

Closely related courses: Lean Initiatives in Agile Project Management, Lean Metrics in Agile Project Management, Lean Analysis in Agile Project Management, Lean Principles in Agile Project Management.

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This curriculum spans the design and implementation of organization-wide Lean-Agile workflows, comparable in scope to a multi-phase internal transformation program that integrates portfolio management, cross-team coordination, and systems thinking into everyday project execution.

Module 1: Aligning Lean Principles with Agile Frameworks

  • Selecting appropriate Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) based on organizational maturity and value stream complexity.
  • Mapping Lean waste categories (e.g., overproduction, task switching) to Agile anti-patterns in sprint execution.
  • Integrating Lean thinking into Agile ceremonies by streamlining stand-ups to focus on flow blockers.
  • Defining value from the customer’s perspective to shape product backlog prioritization in Agile planning.
  • Deciding when to apply pull-based workflows (Kanban) versus time-boxed iterations (Scrum) for different project types.
  • Establishing cross-functional team structures that reduce handoffs and support end-to-end ownership.

Module 2: Value Stream Mapping for Project Workflows

  • Conducting current-state value stream mapping to identify non-value-added time in software delivery pipelines.
  • Measuring lead time and cycle time across stages from backlog refinement to production deployment.
  • Identifying handoff delays between development, QA, and operations teams in CI/CD workflows.
  • Designing future-state value streams with reduced rework loops and faster feedback cycles.
  • Using cumulative flow diagrams to visualize work-in-progress (WIP) limits and bottlenecks.
  • Validating process improvements by comparing pre- and post-implementation flow metrics.

Module 3: Lean-Agile Portfolio Management

  • Implementing weighted shortest job first (WSJF) for prioritizing epics across competing business units.
  • Establishing capacity allocation policies to balance feature development, technical debt, and operational work.
  • Creating portfolio Kanban systems to visualize and manage funding and initiative flow.
  • Deciding how frequently to conduct portfolio backlog refinement with executive stakeholders.
  • Integrating financial governance with Lean-Agile planning cycles without introducing waterfall delays.
  • Managing dependencies across Agile release trains using solution-level planning events.

Module 4: Optimizing Flow and Reducing Batch Size

  • Breaking monolithic user stories into smaller, independently deployable increments.
  • Reducing batch size in code commits and deployments to accelerate feedback and reduce integration risk.
  • Implementing feature toggles to decouple deployment from release and enable continuous delivery.
  • Setting and enforcing WIP limits at team and program levels to prevent overloading.
  • Adjusting sprint scope dynamically when flow metrics indicate team capacity constraints.
  • Using Little’s Law to diagnose and address causes of extended cycle times.

Module 5: Continuous Improvement in Agile Teams

  • Structuring retrospectives to focus on systemic issues rather than individual performance.
  • Implementing improvement backlog items with clear ownership and measurable outcomes.
  • Using root cause analysis (e.g., 5 Whys) to address recurring sprint impediments.
  • Tracking the impact of process changes through leading indicators like team morale and defect escape rate.
  • Integrating improvement actions into sprint planning to ensure follow-through.
  • Facilitating cross-team kaizen events to address shared workflow inefficiencies.

Module 6: Lean Metrics and Performance Governance

  • Selecting outcome-based metrics (e.g., customer satisfaction, time-to-market) over vanity metrics.
  • Defining normalized defect density benchmarks across teams with different technology stacks.
  • Using control charts to distinguish common cause from special cause variation in delivery performance.
  • Reporting flow efficiency to leadership as a proxy for process health and agility.
  • Aligning team-level metrics with enterprise objectives without creating misaligned incentives.
  • Automating data collection from Jira, CI/CD tools, and monitoring systems to reduce manual reporting.

Module 7: Scaling Lean Practices Across Programs

  • Standardizing definitions of done and acceptance criteria across multiple Agile teams.
  • Coordinating integration points for loosely coupled teams working on a shared product.
  • Resolving conflicts over shared resources using capacity planning and demand management.
  • Implementing enterprise Agile planning events (e.g., PI Planning) with remote and hybrid participants.
  • Managing technical debt accumulation across programs through shared architecture governance.
  • Scaling continuous delivery pipelines to support independent team deployments without regression risk.

Module 8: Change Management and Organizational Adoption

  • Identifying early adopters and change champions within business and technical units.
  • Designing pilot programs to demonstrate Lean-Agile benefits with minimal organizational disruption.
  • Negotiating role changes for traditional project managers transitioning to Agile coaching or facilitation.
  • Addressing resistance from middle management concerned about perceived loss of control.
  • Aligning HR policies (e.g., performance reviews) with team-based Agile outcomes.
  • Embedding Lean-Agile practices into onboarding and leadership development curricula.
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