1. What is Value Stream Mapping all about?

A Value Stream Mapping workshop is about getting key members of the team who actively work in the Value Stream, along with key leaders and managers in the Value Stream, to identify where the demand enters the Value Stream all the way through to when the product or feature is delivered to a customer.

2. What should participants expect in a VSM workshop?

The Value Stream Mapping workshop uncovers both the potential pitfalls and opportunities within the Value Stream. It exposes bottlenecks and highlights areas for improvement, facilitating swift decision-making and the elimination of obstacles that may impede the team. Having the right team and adaptable leaders present is crucial. Opting for team decision-making in certain situations, bypassing committee approval, or delegating authority for routine tasks can yield significant efficiency and effectiveness benefits.

3. What is the purpose of Value Stream Mapping workshop?

This workshop enables participants to:

• Gain a comprehensive view of the entire process, identifying waste and bottlenecks.

• Demonstrate potential areas for system improvement.

• Establish a framework for understanding and implementing lean methodologies.

• Identify and map each step, from the demand for a product or service to its delivery.

4. Who should participate in VSM workshop?

This workshop is suitable for anyone interested in understanding how Value Stream Mapping enhances the comprehension of material and information flow in a production system. It serves as a valuable refresher for those familiar with the basics of Value Stream Mapping. Specifically, it is beneficial for:

• Agile team members

• Business Owners

• Product Owners/Product Managers

• Scrum Masters

• Release Train Engineers

• Epic Owners

• Solution Management

• Architects

5. What are the three types of VSM?

The three types of value stream maps are:

• Current value stream map

• Ideal value stream map

• Future value stream map