LitheSpeed’s Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Workshop is an intensive, hands-on, three-day experience designed to help organizations gain a deep understanding of how work flows through their systems—and identify opportunities to dramatically improve performance.

Grounded in our proven Lean-Agile expertise and influenced by the methodology outlined in Value Stream Mapping by Karen Martin and Mike Osterling, this workshop unites cross-functional stakeholders to:

  • Map the current state of a key value stream

  • Envision an ideal future state

  • Build a practical transformation plan rooted in operational reality

By leveraging real data, direct observation, and collaborative problem-solving, teams uncover hidden inefficiencies, eliminate waste, and set the stage for sustainable improvement.

Preparation begins before the workshop with a 90-minute Lean and VSM fundamentals session and the creation of a VSM charter to align on scope, goals, and success measures.

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What you'll learn

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Define a value stream and its role in delivering customer value

  • Apply Lean thinking principles to identify and eliminate waste

  • Map the current state of a process, including flow, delays, and handoffs

  • Conduct Gemba walks to observe work where it actually happens

  • Analyze current processes to uncover bottlenecks and inefficiencies

  • Design an ideal future state that improves flow, reduces waste, and aligns with customer needs

  • Prioritize improvement opportunities using proven facilitation techniques

  • Develop an actionable transformation plan with clear ownership, timelines, and metrics

  • Build alignment and commitment across cross-functional teams and leadership

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Who Should Attend?

This workshop is ideal for:

  • Executives & Leaders driving strategic transformation initiatives

  • Product Managers & Owners seeking to maximize customer value delivery

  • Agile Coaches & Scrum Masters guiding process improvement efforts

  • Operations & Process Managers responsible for efficiency and performance

  • Cross-Functional Teams involved in delivering a product or service

  • Change Agents championing Lean and Agile adoption in their organizations

SAMPLE AGENDA

Understanding the Current State

  • Welcome, workshop kickoff, and alignment on goals & charter

  • Review value stream scope and metrics

  • Verbal walkthrough of the value stream steps

  • Build the current state map (processes, stakeholders, timelines, % complete/accurate)

  • Identify pain points, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities

Designing the Future State

  • Recap of Day 1 and introduction to future state design principles

  • Brainstorm and define elements of an ideal state

  • Build the future state map, focusing on improved flow, reduced handoffs, and balanced capacity

  • Validate and stress-test the future state against risks and feasibility

Developing the Transformation Plan

  • Recap of future state and shared objectives

  • Prioritize improvement opportunities using an impact/effort matrix

  • Define short-term quick wins and longer-term initiatives

  • Build the transformation plan with owners, milestones, and metrics

  • Review risks and sustainment plans

  • Final team commitments, celebration, and next steps

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