Kanban: A Pragmatic Introduction

Overview

The Kanban Method, developed by Kanban University, is a powerful visual management approach designed to help knowledge workers in teams, departments, and professional services organizations:

• Deliver work faster and more responsively
• Increase team ownership and accountability
• Align daily work with strategic goals and customer value
• Enhance predictability using workflow metrics

In this dynamic session, you'll be introduced to the Kanban Method, a body of knowledge designed to help leaders create, manage, or continuously improve their existing processes in the most informed and humane way possible.

You'll leave with a fresh perspective on your projects or operational work, along with principles and practices to better see and meet customer needs.

Presenter Bios

Dave White
Dave is an Accredited Kanban Consultant (AKC), Trainer (AKT), and one of the first Kanban University Distinguished Fellows. He was the first Canadian AKT in 2012 and one of the first AKCs (KCP) globally. Dave specializes in helping organizations mature their software development and IT practices using Kanban, ASP.NET Core, Kubernetes, Azure, and more. He is passionate about DevOps tooling, techniques, and mindsets, and regularly speaks on Kanban, DevOps, and software development.

Kert Peterson
Kert began his career as a Software Engineer in NASA’s Space Shuttle program, bringing practical insights into the daily challenges faced by engineers, testers, and creatives. An Accredited Kanban Trainer since 2018, he has guided Agile transformations for companies such as Fidelity Investments, Duke Energy, Dell, and Bank of America. Kert holds a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Texas at San Antonio and lives in Calgary, Canada. Outside work, he practices Tai Chi and plays the mandolin.

Agenda
5:30 – 6:00 PM → Networking & Refreshments
6:00 – 7:00 PM → Presentation
7:00 – 7:30 PM → Q&A