Learning about scrum is important, but growing your capability to deploy and implement scrum effectively is way more important.
All the theory in the world doesnโt help if your team are grappling with the action elements. Actively doing the work, creating the product implement, integrating customer feedback and data into decision-making for the next product evolution. It often isnโt scrum that is the problem, it is a fundamental lack of knowledge and understanding around the core pillars of Empiricism that under pin scrum.
Transparency. Inspection. Adaptation.
One of my favourite courses to present, and most effective workshops to run with teams, is called Applying Professional Scrum (APS) and it may be the perfect opportunity for you.
- If you canโt build momentum and leverage continuous improvement.
- If you keep tripping on the basics and canโt effectively remove impediments.
- If you use scrum terms and attend scrum events, but donโt see improved times to market, increased customer satisfaction, and reduced costs.
- If you arenโt achieving your desired returns on agile investment.
If this looks and feels like you, watch a few of the videos below and gain some insight into how applying scrum professionally may be a game-changer for you.
- https://nkdagility.com/blog/what-is-your-favourite-agile-course-to-deliver-and-why/
- https://nkdagility.com/blog/why-does-minecraft-make-the-aps-course-so-awesome/
- https://nkdagility.com/blog/how-does-the-aps-course-help-people-apply-scrum-effectively/
News: Agile Actually Podcast
My good friend Simon Reindl and I just started a podcast and the first episode is live on https://youtu.be/YiQFgl0JCRE:
Welcome to Agile Actually, the podcast that brings you authentic agile concepts, insights, and wisdom from two of the industryโs most respected, progressive agile experts. Hosted by Martin Hinshelwood and Simon Reindl, both of whom have extensive experience working with agile in a variety of industries in some of the most diverse applications on Earth, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their agile practice.
Episode 1: Life coaches masquerading as Agile Coaches
In this monthโs edition of #agileactually, Simon Reindl and Martin Hinshelwood explore the latest trend in #agile for a life coach to present themselves as an #agilecoach to organizations. In most cases, an #agilecoach or #agilecosultant will have years of experience as an #agilepractitioner, actively working in an #agileteam, followed by certification and practise as an #agilecoach leading multiple #agileteams in multiple applications.
Thatโs why itโs controversial that someone with very little #professionalcoaching skills and #agile knowledge would present themselves to organizations as an #agilecoach. Good? Bad? Or just plain ugly? Find out in this monthโs Agile Actually Podcast.
Upcoming Training Classes
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Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO)5-8 Jun, 202309:30-13:30 BST 4 half-days |
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Applying Professional Scrum (APS)19-22 Jun, 202309:00-13:00 EDT 4 half-days |
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Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO)3 Jul-21 Jul, 202313:00-17:00 BST 8 weekly half-days |
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Professional Scrum Master Advanced (PSM-A)21-24 Aug, 202312:00-16:00 BST 4 half-days |
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Our Trainers
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Martin HinshelwoodProfessional Scrum Trainer, Lean-Agile & DevOps Consultant with 20+ years experience, Professional Kanban Trainer, Microsoft MVP: GitHub & Azure DevOps, Neuro-divergent & Dyslexic |
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Russell MillerCustomer-Centric Leader | Product Owner / Product Manager | Agile Organization Coach | Analyst | Engineer | Scrum.org Trainer |
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Jim SammonsProfessional Scrum Trainer - Problem Solver - Pot Stirrer |
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Joshua PartogiProfessional Scrum Trainer |
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Simon BourkProfessional Scrum Trainer, Master Integral Coach |
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Joanna Pลaskonka, Ph.D.Agile Coach, Consultant and Professional Scrum Trainer |
What have we been up to?
A short list of out blogs, videos, and webcasts!
Recent Blog Posts
- Why do you encourage people to follow a certification path in their career journey?
- What will you learn on the PSM II course?
- What is the most common Aha moment people have in a scrum course?
- Why did you embrace Agile over traditional project management as a developer?
- Does a client tell an agile consultant what they need, or does it work the other way around?
Are there any blog posts that you would like me to write?
Recent Videos
The Future of Work In Scotland Webcasts
Agile Actually Podcast
What Classes are Right for you
All of our classes are listed on our site, but here is a list of classes based on who you are, or would like to be!
Everyoneย – Working in an evolving company
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Applying Professional Scrum (APS)Enables all members of the Scrum Team to learn Scrum while doing it, experiencing what it is like to deliver products using the Scrum framework |
Scrum Masters
Courses to help Scrum Masters and Delivery Managers improve their skills
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Professional Scrum Master (PSM)An interactive activity-based course where students gain a strong understanding of Professional Scrum and the role of the Scrum Master. |
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Professional Scrum Master Advanced (PSM-A)An advanced class to help experienced Scrum Masters learn how to overcome the challenges they face through immersive facilitated excersises. |
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Professional Agile Leadership with Evidence-Based Management (PAL-EBM)๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ด๐ถ๐น๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ-๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ (๐ฃ๐๐-๐๐๐ ) is delivered over two half or one full day(s) and includes the industry recognised ๐ฃ๐๐-๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐. It shows how leaders can guide their teams toward continuously improving customer outcomes, organizational capabilities, and business results. EBM focuses on customer value and intentional experimentation to systematically improve an organizationโs performance and achieve its strategic goals. |
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Professional Agile Leadership Essentials (PAL-e)Professional Agile Leadership (PAL) Essentials is a 14h workshop, delivered over four half-days that provides a foundation of the role that leaders play in creating the conditions for a successful agile transformation. |
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Professional Scrum with User Experience (PSU)Professional Scrum with User Experience (PSU) is a hands-on, activity-based course where students experience how Scrum and User Experience (UX) align and integrate to create cross-functional teams that connect more closely with end-users and customers, ultimately delivering more value and improving outcomes. |
Developers / Scrum Teams
Courses to help all members of the Scrum Team improve their skills
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Applying Professional Scrum (APS)Enables all members of the Scrum Team to learn Scrum while doing it, experiencing what it is like to deliver products using the Scrum framework |
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Professional Scrum with User Experience (PSU)Professional Scrum with User Experience (PSU) is a hands-on, activity-based course where students experience how Scrum and User Experience (UX) align and integrate to create cross-functional teams that connect more closely with end-users and customers, ultimately delivering more value and improving outcomes. |
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Professional Scrum with Kanban (PSK) Training Experience with CertificationTeaches Scrum practitioners how to apply Kanban practices to their work without changing Scrum, bringing greater transparency and flow. |
Product Owners / Product Managers
training to help Product Managers improve their abilities.
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Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO)Being a professional Product Owner encompasses more than writing requirements or managing a Product Backlog. Product Owners need to have a concrete understanding of all product management aspects, including but not limited to product ownership, that drives value from their products. |
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Professional Scrum Product Owner - Advanced (PSPO-A)Professional Scrum Product Owner - Advanced (PSPO-A) is a hands-on, activity-based course that focuses on helping experienced Product Owners and Product Managers expand their ability to establish a vision, validate their hypotheses, and ultimately deliver more value to their stakeholders. |
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Professional Scrum with User Experience (PSU)Professional Scrum with User Experience (PSU) is a hands-on, activity-based course where students experience how Scrum and User Experience (UX) align and integrate to create cross-functional teams that connect more closely with end-users and customers, ultimately delivering more value and improving outcomes. |
Managers
Manage Scrum Teams indirectly.
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Professional Scrum Master (PSM)An interactive activity-based course where students gain a strong understanding of Professional Scrum and the role of the Scrum Master. |
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Professional Scrum Master Advanced (PSM-A)An advanced class to help experienced Scrum Masters learn how to overcome the challenges they face through immersive facilitated excersises. |
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Professional Agile Leadership with Evidence-Based Management (PAL-EBM)๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ด๐ถ๐น๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ-๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ (๐ฃ๐๐-๐๐๐ ) is delivered over two half or one full day(s) and includes the industry recognised ๐ฃ๐๐-๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐. It shows how leaders can guide their teams toward continuously improving customer outcomes, organizational capabilities, and business results. EBM focuses on customer value and intentional experimentation to systematically improve an organizationโs performance and achieve its strategic goals. |
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Professional Agile Leadership Essentials (PAL-e)Professional Agile Leadership (PAL) Essentials is a 14h workshop, delivered over four half-days that provides a foundation of the role that leaders play in creating the conditions for a successful agile transformation. |
Reach out to me directly if you would like to schedule a private course at your organization.