Delivering Maximal Value (Kanban Product Professional 2)

Delivering Maximal Value (KPP2) is an advanced training program for product and delivery professionals focused on mastering the “when” and “in which sequence” of delivering work. Building upon the strategic foundations of KPP1, this course dives into the mechanics of prioritization, sequencing, risk management, and dependency handling to maximize value flow and business outcomes.

Modern product environments are complex, often overloaded with ideas, features, and opportunities. KPP2 teaches you how to cut through the noise, filter large backlogs, and deliver high-value work at the right time—efficiently and predictably.

What You’ll Learn. Manage Large Backlogs with Confidence. Learn powerful techniques to handle large, upstream product backlogs without being overwhelmed. You’ll explore:

• Filtering frameworks to eliminate noise
• Risk assessment models to surface critical work
• Triage thresholds that ensure only the right items proceed for further investment

These techniques reduce analysis paralysis and prevent wasted effort in early discovery phases.

Prioritize Based on Risk and Cost of Delay. Go beyond intuition-based prioritization. Learn to:

• Select, sequence, and schedule work based on economic risk and urgency
• Understand and apply the concept of Cost of Delay (CoD) to quantify the impact of delayed delivery
• Use prioritization as a lever to maximize both customer value and business impact

Manage Dependencies with Dynamic Reservation Systems. Effective delivery isn't just about starting the right work—it’s about managing how it flows through the system. You’ll learn:

• How to identify and manage upstream and downstream dependencies
• The use of dynamic reservation systems in downstream Kanban to protect capacity and reduce blocking
• Strategies to prevent dependency-driven delays and improve delivery predictability

Understand and Apply the Cost of Delay. Cost of Delay (CoD) is a core concept in economic decision-making for product teams. You’ll learn:

• How to quantify CoD for different types of work
• How to compare options using CoD to inform prioritization and scheduling decisions
• When to defer work and when to act with urgency based on potential value loss

Use Triage Tables for Prioritization and Urgency. Discover how to use Triage Tables—a practical, visual tool for decision-making. You’ll be able to:

• Determine when to start a work item
• Assess urgency levels based on value, risk, and time sensitivity
• Align your work intake process with strategic priorities and delivery capacity

• Learn to manage large backlogs using filtering techniques, risk assessment frameworks, and triage thresholds
• Learn to prioritize by selecting, sequencing, and scheduling work based on risk and cost of delay
• Manage dependencies efficiently by understanding the cost of delay and utilizing dynamic reservation systems in downstream delivery Kanban systems
• Recognize the different management techniques required for Extremistan markets Mediocristan markets
• Understand the cost of delay
• Use Triage Tables to determine when to start something and with how much urgency

Day 1

• Priority & Prioritization Understanding Lead Time Understanding Cost of Delay Patterns of Lifecycle Adoption Functions Using Cost of Delay to Make Scheduling Decisions [Theory - 1.5h; Practice - 2.5h]

Day 2

• Using Triage Tables Dependency Management Shaping Demand with Triage Dynamic Reservation Systems [Theory - 1.5h; Practice - 2.5h]

Day 3

• Classes of Reservation for Dependency Management Planning and Forecasting [Theory - 1.5h; Practice - 2.5h]

Day 4

• Customized Risk Assessment Frameworks Risk Hedging Using Capacity Allocation [Theory - 1.5h; Practice - 2.5h]