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May 2023 NKDAgility: Leveling up giveaway of Professional Scrum

The world is spinning faster than ever, with more players than ever.

The introduction of Chat GPT has excited a few people but alarmed many. Sure, Chat GPT is nowhere near as bright as many of the other AI projects in play. Still, it is already showing how mediocre, repeatable work can be designated to AI or automated. This a glimpse of a future where the minimum standard won’t be enough, and you’ll need to dig deeper and deliver high-value work.

As a member of our NKD Agility tribe, we do not doubt that you’re not canon fodder for AI, but it does beg the question of where and how you will level up. What are you doing to future-proof your work capabilities in future? Many people have completed the PSM course, but never progressed. Others have invested in the PSPO course but never progressed. Think about the people who have progressed and invested in coaching, mentoring, and skills development programs. Think about the gap between where you are now and where you want to be.

Agile and Scrum encourage and promote tough conversations. Moments of truth when we look each other in the eye and ask hard questions. Questions enable us to think about what tomorrow looks like, how we will contribute value – to our own lives and in our professional lives, and how we will stay one step ahead of our competitors – current or emerging.

If you’d like some career consulting or to ask a few questions about what better could look like, reach out to me at martin@nkdagility.com or my LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinhinshelwood/

As part of our commitment to building the next generation of super scrum stars, we’re paying for two people to level up in one of our APS (Applying Professional Scrum) or PSM II (Advanced Professional Scrum) courses. Simply go to my LinkedIn post for the competition and nominate a friend, a family member, a colleague, or a peer, and they could win a course. If you want to be the person who wins the course, ask your friends to nominate you on the LinkedIn posts, and we’ll count those recommendations.

We look forward to your thoughts on how you will level up in 2023. Drop us a line or a comment on LinkedIn.

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Our Trainers

Joanna Płaskonka, Ph.D.

Joanna Płaskonka, Ph.D.

Agile Coach, Consultant and Professional Scrum Trainer

Dan Brown (KanbanDan)

Dan Brown (KanbanDan)

Evolving organisations and improving working lives

Martin Hinshelwood

Martin Hinshelwood

Professional Scrum Trainer, Lean-Agile & DevOps Consultant with 20+ years experience, Professional Kanban Trainer, Microsoft MVP: GitHub & Azure DevOps, Neuro-divergent & Dyslexic

Simon Bourk

Simon Bourk

Professional Scrum Trainer, Master Integral Coach

Joshua Partogi

Joshua Partogi

Professional Scrum Trainer

Rikard Skelander

Rikard Skelander

What have we been up to?

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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 Certification

Applying Professional Scrum (APS) Course with Certification

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

Professional Scrum Master (PSM) Course with Certification

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.

Professional Agile Leadership – Evidence-Based Management (PAL-EBM) Course with Certification

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.

Professional Scrum Master Advanced (PSM-A) with Certification

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.

Professional Agile Leadership Essentials (PAL-e) with Certification

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.

Professional Scrum with User Experience (PSU) with Certification

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 Certification

Applying Professional Scrum (APS) Course with Certification

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

Professional Scrum with User Experience (PSU) with Certification

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.

Professional Scrum with Kanban (PSK) with Certification

Professional Scrum with Kanban (PSK) Training Experience with Certification

Teaches 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 Certification

Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) Course with Certification

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.

Advanced Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO-A) Course with Certification

Advanced Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO-A) Course with Certification

Product 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.

Professional Scrum with User Experience (PSU) with Certification

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.

Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills (PSPBMS) Course with Certification

Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills

Step 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 – Evidence-Based Management (PAL-EBM) Course with Certification

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.

Professional Agile Leadership Essentials (PAL-e) with Certification

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.