Course Outline
Each topic contains a blend of slides, discussions, and team-based activities. 1. What is Scrum ✓ Scrum overview ✓ Scrum values ✓ Scrum framework: roles, events, artifacts 5. The Product Backlog ✓ Purpose of the Product Backlog ✓ Definition of “Ready” ✓ Capturing Stakeholder feedback 2. Why Scrum ✓ Agile over waterfall ✓ Problems with targets: scope, schedule, cost ✓ Economic advantages of Scrum 6. Participating in the Scrum Events ✓ Participating in Sprint Planning ✓ Participating in Product Backlog Refinement ✓ Participating in Sprint Review 3. Myths and Misconceptions ✓ Requirements, documentation, analysis, and planning ✓ Managers, successful organizations, and culture ✓ Roles, PMO, and self-managing teams 7. New Ways of Measuring Success ✓ Direct evidence over indirect/subjective evidence ✓ Organizational metrics and foundational metrics ✓ Value, time to market, and ability to innovate 4. Interacting with the Scrum Team ✓ Interacting with the Product Owner ✓ Interacting with the Development Team ✓ Interacting with the Scrum Master 8. Roadmap ✓ Summary of what will be different going forward ✓ A Shu-Ha-Ri approach to implementing change ✓ A culture of continuous learning and improvement
Course Designers
This course was designed by Richard Hundhausen (Accentient) and Charles Bradley (ScrumCrazy). Richard and Charles are both management consultants with experience educating fortune 500 executives and managers. Richard and Charles are also Scrum.org Professional Scrum Trainers, coaches, and software developers.
Syllabus
Our comprehensive syllabus is designed to accommodate various learning styles, whether you prefer a traditional in-depth session, a flexible immersive experience, or a structured mentor program. Each session can be delivered in the following formats:
- Traditional Learning Experience: Engage in full-day or half-day sessions led by expert trainers in an interactive classroom setting. Perfect for those seeking an intensive, focused learning experience.
- Immersive Learning Experience: Enjoy a multi-week program that breaks down full-day sessions into shorter, more manageable classes, integrating real-world applications and reflections for continuous improvement. Assignments are only available as part of this format, encouraging participants to apply their learning practically.
- Mentor Programs with Immersive Experiences: Participate in a series of immersive learning sessions as part of our mentor programs, combining structured learning with personalized guidance and continuous feedback over time. For more information, visit our Mentor Programs page.
Our immersive programs empower growth through incremental learning, outcome-based assignments, and facilitated reflections, ensuring that the skills you gain are practical, applicable, and ready to be used in your work environment. Facilitated Reflections are a cornerstone of our immersive approach, allowing participants to engage deeply with the material. In each session, you will have the opportunity to reflect on your learning, discuss
challenges and successes with peers, and gain actionable feedback from professional trainers. These reflective sessions enhance understanding, foster continuous improvement, and support your growth in a collaborative environment.
The syllabus is available upon request.
* Assignments are part of our Immersive Training Programs, encouraging participants to apply their learning practically between sessions for a more hands-on experience.
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For those looking for a more guided, continuous learning journey, explore our Mentor Programs, where you can engage in a series of immersive learning sessions combined with ongoing mentorship.
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