The Agile 2023 Scotland Experience is almost upon us, and NKDAgility proudly sponsors the event!
There will be a keynote from Lyssa Adkins and many unique opportunities for workshops and talks, not to mention networking and catching up with friends. Apart from the fantastic talks, my favourite part of conferences is catching up with old friends and making new ones.
I have spoken at Agile 2023 events and was in Nashville a few years ago for Deliver: Agile, this event’s more technical sibling. Agile Alliance always runs events that challenge our thinking and provoke change, so come along and get inspired by fresh ideas you can use with your organisations, teams, and yourself.
NKDAgility will provide free consulting and coaching for anyone who comes to our booth and emotional support from our resident fur baby Lua. So if you need to chat about handling the crazy things at your organisation while getting a hug from a sausage dog, then we are the place to be.
If that is not enough, we will host a selection of board and card games for those interested in a wee break, including Cards Against Agility, and we would be willing to host Get Kanban on request and time willing.
We will have some flyers from our new immersive 7 to 10-week Scrum.org classes and be able to talk about why double-loop learning is better for the participants.
Book now (Code: TALK23): https://events.agilealliance.org/aascotland2023/begin?i=L7wyli35dzYJ1d70S2e1mR-yDTlopQRK
So join us on the 24th and 25th in Edinburgh with all the agile goodness of Scotland (and a £100 discount :)) with the code below. This conference is a great example of how the world has changed and the future of conferences is one of global simultaneous participation and collaboration accross the world. So join and support the experiment to create a sustainable world with conferences that come to you!
I hope to see many faces I recognise there!
Yours in agile excellence,
Martin Hinshelwood
Upcoming Training Classes
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Our Trainers
Jim SammonsProfessional Scrum Trainer - Problem Solver - Pot Stirrer |
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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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Joshua PartogiProfessional Scrum Trainer |
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Dan Brown (KanbanDan)Evolving organisations and improving working lives |
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Rikard Skelander |
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Joanna Płaskonka, Ph.D.Agile Coach, Consultant and Professional Scrum Trainer |
What have we been up to?
A short list of our blogs, videos, and webcasts!
Recent Blog Posts
- You can’t stop the signal! But you can ignore it!
- Pragmatism crushes Dogma in the wild
- Blocked Columns on Kanban Boards Obfuscate Workflow and Undermine Effectiveness
- The Evolution of Agile Learning: Insights from Scrum.org’s Webinar
- The 7 Deadly Sins of Agile: A Grecian Odyssey through Modern Software Development
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!
Everyone – Working in an evolving company
Applying Professional Scrum (APS) Course with CertificationEnables 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
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 Agile Leadership with Evidence-Based Management (PAL-EBM)𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗣𝗔𝗟-𝗘𝗕𝗠) is delivered over two half or one full day(s) and includes the industry recognised 𝗣𝗔𝗟-𝗘𝗕𝗠 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. 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 organization’s performance and achieve its strategic goals. |
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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 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
Applying Professional Scrum (APS) Course with CertificationEnables 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.
Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) Course with CertificationBeing 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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Advanced Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO-A) Course with CertificationProduct Management is a key position that sets the tone for product leadership and the definition of success in the organization. They should enable modern product management practices and mindset to be put into practice daily. |
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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 Product Backlog Management SkillsStep into the dynamic world of Scrum with our 'Professional Scrum Product Backlog Mastery' course. Unlock the secrets of effective backlog management, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making. Whether you're a seasoned Scrum Master or an aspiring Product Owner, this course promises to elevate your skills, offering a blend of theory and real-world application. Dive in, and let's turn your Scrum visions into actionable strategies. |
Managers
Manage Scrum Teams indirectly.
Professional Agile Leadership with Evidence-Based Management (PAL-EBM)𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗣𝗔𝗟-𝗘𝗕𝗠) is delivered over two half or one full day(s) and includes the industry recognised 𝗣𝗔𝗟-𝗘𝗕𝗠 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. 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 organization’s 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. |
Contact me directly if you would like to schedule a private course at your organization.