Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a powerful tool for understanding and improving the flow of value through an organization. It provides a clear visualization of the process of creating value for customers and helps organizations identify areas for improvement. Lite Value Stream Mapping (LVSM) is a simplified version of VSM that can be used to quickly identify areas for improvement in a given process. The use of LVSM in combination with a living Kanban system can help organizations to rapidly implement changes that result in improved value flow.
A workshop for implementing LVSM in a living Kanban system would typically begin by introducing the concepts of VSM and Kanban, and how they can be used together. The attendees would then be taken through a series of exercises that guide them in understanding the current state of their process and how value flows through it. Once the current state has been mapped, the attendees would then be guided in identifying areas for improvement and how these can be implemented in the form of Kanban boards.
A key aspect of the workshop would be the use of a To-Be state to identify the ideal flow of value through the process. This would involve the use of hypothetical scenarios and the use of "what if" questions to identify potential bottlenecks and areas of waste in the process. The use of a To-Be state would allow the attendees to understand the full potential of the process and how it can be improved.
Al Shalloway's work on Value Stream Mapping is a great resource for understanding the concept and how it can be applied. He has written extensively on the topic and offers workshops and trainings to help organizations implement VSM and Kanban effectively. The workshop would leverage his expertise and use case studies from his work to demonstrate the benefits of using LVSM in combination with a living Kanban system.
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Based on Al's work we recommend a short, 2-4 hour workshop instead of the 2-3 day workshops typical for Value Stream Mapping. This lighter approach is less effort for more actionable results.
During the workshop, the attendees would learn about the various types of Kanban boards and how they can be used to manage different types of work. They would also learn about different metrics that can be used to measure the performance of a Kanban system and how these can be used to identify areas for improvement.
The workshop would also include hands-on exercises where the attendees would practice creating their own Kanban boards and implementing changes in the process. This would allow them to gain a deeper understanding of the concepts and how they can be applied in their own organization.
Overall, a workshop on Lite Value Stream Mapping that implements the To-Be state in a living Kanban system, would provide attendees with a clear understanding of their process and how they achieve value. We'll detail and provide guides for this activity in the next set of blogs.
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