There Is No Such Thing as a "Junior" Scrum Master
The idea of a junior Scrum Master is a fallacy. The Scrum Master is not an entry-level position and should be born fully formed!
details...The Scrum Master is accountable for Delivery
The Scrum Master is accountable for delivery, ensuring every Scrum Team produces a usable increment every sprint while fostering effectiveness and value delivery.
details...Definition of Done - Objective vs Subjective
Learn the critical distinction between subjective goals and the objective Definition of Done (DoD) in Scrum. This guide dives into why a measurable, automated DoD is essential for consistent quality, stakeholder trust, and professional-grade product delivery.
details...The Problem with Incompetent Scrum Masters: Why Lack of Skills in Team Context Results in Poor ROI
Discover the true ROI of hiring skilled Scrum Masters and learn how their competence impacts team performance, innovation, and value delivery.
details...The Crucial Role of Competence: How Knowledgeable Scrum Masters Drive Team Success
Unlock the true potential of your Scrum Master! Discover how deep knowledge and competence can transform teams and drive impactful product delivery.
details...Advanced PSM II Immersive Learning Classes
Unlock better outcomes with our Advanced PSM II immersive classes! Invest in your Scrum Master today. Discover more at nkdagility.com. #agile #scrum
details...Common Goals
Discover more about Common Goals and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
details...Daily Scrum Recipe
Discover more about Daily Scrum Recipe and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
details...Definition of Done (DoD)
Discover more about Definition of Done (DoD) and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
details...Definition of Ready (DoR)
Discover more about Definition of Ready (DoR) and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
details...Nexus Guide
Discover more about Nexus Guide and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
details...Sprint Planning Event
Discover more about Sprint Planning Event and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
details...Sprint Planning Recipe
Discover more about Sprint Planning Recipe and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
details...The Scrum Guide
Discover more about The Scrum Guide and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
details...Why Most Scrum Masters Are Failing and What They Should Know
Discover why many Scrum Masters fail and learn essential skills for success. Elevate your Agile practices and ensure your team’s effectiveness today!
details...Pragmatism crushes Dogma in the wild
Discover how pragmatism triumphs over dogma in Scrum through real-world challenges in Minecraft, fostering adaptability and resilience in product development.
details...Unlock Your Potential in 2024: Master Scrum with NKDAgility - Exclusive 20% Discount!
Master Scrum in 2024 with NKD Agility! Join our expert-led courses and enjoy a 20% discount. Transform your skills and lead in an agile world!
details...shorts 5 things you would teach a productowner apprentice. Part 2
Join Martin Hinshelwood in Part 2 as he shares 5 essential lessons for aspiring product owners. Elevate your skills in agile and scrum! #shorts
details...shorts 5 things you would teach a productowner apprentice. Part 1
Join Martin Hinshelwood in this #shorts video as he shares the top 5 essential lessons for aspiring product owners. Perfect for apprentices!
details...2024 Learning journeys and extending the learning process
Join our acclaimed immersive learning classes! Enjoy a 20% discount on all courses until April 2024. Elevate your skills with hands-on training!
details...Mastering Product Backlog Management: Insights from the New Scrum.org Course
Discover Scrum.org’s new Product Backlog Management course with Martin Hinshelwood and learn to master backlog refinement for effective product goals!
details...Mastering Scrum: Essential Insights for New Teams from a Scrum Master's Journey
Unlock your Scrum team’s potential! Discover essential principles, values, and strategies for effective learning and collaboration in this insightful guide.
details...Unlocking the Power of Double-Loop Learning: Transform Your Scrum Master Journey with Immersive Training
Unlock your Scrum potential with immersive learning! Discover double-loop learning, diverse perspectives, and collaborative solutions in our PSM class.
details...Mastering Complexity in Scrum: Transform Your Team with Agile Product Strategy Insights
Unlock the secrets of Agile Product Strategy! Discover how understanding complexity transforms Scrum teams and enhances collaboration. Join the journey today!
details...Why 'Definition of Done' is Crucial for Success in Scrum
Unlock the secrets of defining ‘done’ in agile projects with a fun bakery analogy! Perfect for scrum masters and agile teams seeking clarity. 🍩🥖
details...How to Tackle the Challenge of an Ineffective Product Owner in Agile Teams
Struggling with an ineffective Product Owner? Discover actionable strategies for Scrum Masters to enhance collaboration and drive team success in Agile environments.
details...Scrum is like communism, it doesn't work. Myth 3.
Uncover the truth behind Scrum myths! Join Martin as he debunks misconceptions about micromanagement and developer autonomy. 💡🏃 #Scrum #Agile
details...7 Harbingers of the Agile Apocalypse. Plague.
Explore the parallels between ancient myths and today’s agile challenges as Martin tackles the plague of incompetent coaches. Join the journey! 🌬️🐒
details...Quotes: Don't scale Scrum! Pragmatic or defeatist?
Explore the debate: Is advising against scaling Scrum pragmatic wisdom or a defeatist mindset? Join the conversation on Agile coaching! #Agile #Scrum #Shorts
details...Unlock the Power of Effective Backlog Management with our new course from Scrum.org
Master Scrum’s Product Backlog Management with our expert-led course. Enhance stakeholder engagement and data-driven decision-making for project success! 🚀
details...What are the barriers that prevent developers from fully accepting a Product Owner as the final decision maker?
Explore the barriers hindering developers from accepting product owners’ decisions. Discover the importance of respect and accountability in agile teams!
details...How to Set and Achieve Effective Sprint Goals
Unlock the power of effective Sprint Goals in Scrum! Learn to craft clear, actionable objectives that drive team success and stakeholder trust. Start now!
details...The Definition of Done: Ensuring Quality without Compromising Value
Discover the importance of the Definition of Done in agile practices. Ensure quality and transparency in your projects with insights from NKDAgility. Learn more!
details...What are the top 3 things a Scrum Master needs to bear in mind when adopting the coaching stance?
Discover the top 2 essentials for Scrum Masters in coaching agile teams: the art of listening and the power of credibility. Elevate your coaching game! 🎧🤝
details...Why the Scrum Master’s True Power Lies in Influence, Not Authority
Discover why Scrum Masters lack traditional authority yet hold immense influence in fostering effective teams. Uncover the true power of leadership in Scrum!
details...Decoding Scrum Team Work: Balancing Sprint and Refinement Work
Master the balance between Sprint and Refinement work in Scrum. Discover strategies to enhance team efficiency and achieve your product goals effectively.
details...September 2023 NKDAgility: Empower Your Learning Journey with Our Referral Programme
Join our Referral Programme! Share your unique code, earn credits for future classes, and help others save 20% on their course fees. It’s a win-win!
details...Why do you trust Russell to deliver the PSPO course for NKD Agility?
Discover why Martin Hinshelwood trusts Russell as a top Professional Scrum Trainer for NKD Agility’s PSPO course. #Agile #Scrum #Training
details...What are 3 key takeaways for a scrum team after attending an APS immersive learning experience course?
Discover 3 essential takeaways for scrum teams from the APS immersive learning course, enhancing their adoption and improvement of professional Scrum.
details...Transform Your Career: How to Become a Confident Scrum Master Through Real-World Learning and Community Support
Transform your career as a Scrum Master with hands-on training that builds confidence, fosters community, and applies Agile principles in real-time. Join us!
details...Reasons to do a PSM II Course in 60 seconds
Discover why elevating your skills with a PSM II course is essential for scrum masters in just 60 seconds! Join Martin Hinshelwood for insights. #PSMII #Agile
details...Unlocking the Power of Sprint Planning: Transform Your Agile Approach for Success
Unlock the true potential of Sprint planning! Discover how structured workshops can transform your Agile approach and empower your team for success.
details...How does a Scrum team decide on a Sprint goal?
Unlock the secrets of effective Sprint goal setting in Scrum! Join Martin as he clarifies myths and enhances team collaboration for impactful planning. 🎯
details...How does a Scrum team create a sprint goal?
Discover how scrum teams create impactful sprint goals to enhance collaboration and deliver value in this insightful short video with Martin Hinshelwood!
details...How does a Scrum team estimate what can be delivered in a Sprint?
Master Sprint estimation in Scrum! Join Martin as he navigates the challenges of creative tasks and effective planning. Perfect for agile enthusiasts! 🚀
details...How do you select the most valuable items for the sprint backlog?
Master the art of selecting valuable Sprint backlog items in Scrum! Join Martin as he uncovers strategic insights for effective Agile planning. 🎨📈
details...What is a Sprint Backlog?
Discover the sprint backlog’s role in Scrum! Join Martin Hinshelwood as he explains its importance for teams and stakeholders in this insightful video.
details...What is Sprint Planning?
Discover the essentials of sprint planning in Scrum! Join Martin Hinshelwood as he explains its importance and effective strategies for your team.
details...#1 tip for a new Scrum Master
Unlock your potential as a Scrum Master! Join Martin Hinshelwood for his top tip to thrive with your new Agile team. #Scrum #Agile #Shorts
details...What is the one thing a PSPO course forces you to focus on?
Discover the key focus of the PSPO course and how it empowers product owners to drive value and customer satisfaction in Scrum environments.
details...Redefining the Scrum Master: From Misconceptions to Empowering Leadership
Discover the true essence of a Scrum Master beyond tool management. Learn how to empower teams and embrace continuous growth in your Agile journey!
details...Scrum Value, Openness, What does it mean and why does it matter?
Unlock the power of openness in Scrum! Discover how transparency and trust transform team dynamics for success. Watch now! 🌟🔑 #Scrum #Agile
details...worst trait in unskilled scrum masters?
Uncover the truth about Scrum Masters! Join Martin as he dispels myths and shares strategies for effective team collaboration. 🚀 #Scrum #Agile
details...Unlocking the Scrum Master's Potential: Embracing Broader Responsibilities for Agile Success
Unlock the true potential of your Scrum Master role! Discover how to broaden your impact and foster agility within your organisation.
details...One critical skill for a Scrum Master and why?
Discover the one essential skill every Scrum Master must master for success in Agile! Join Martin Hinshelwood in this quick, insightful #shorts video.
details...Is a scrum master an agile micromanager?
Join Martin Hinshelwood in this #YouTubeShort as he tackles the question: Is a Scrum Master an Agile micromanager? Discover insights in just 60 seconds!
details...Do teams really understand the power of applying scrum professionally?
Unlock the true potential of Scrum! Join Martin as he reveals insights to elevate your team’s practices from basic to professional. 🚀 #Scrum #Agile
details...Is a PSM II certification validation of your skills, or does it develop your skill and capability as a Scrum Master?
Discover if the PSM II certification validates your skills or enhances your capabilities as a Scrum Master. Join Martin Hinshelwood for insights!
details...What are 3 top tips for a new agile consultant?
Unlock your potential as an agile consultant! Discover three essential tips from Martin Hinshelwood to elevate your first consulting engagement.
details...Why Most Scrum Masters only have PSMI!
Uncover why many Scrum Masters stop at PSM I! Explore the passion behind true mastery in Scrum and the journey of continuous learning. 📜🔍
details...What is the difference between a newbie scrum master and a professional Scrum Master?
Discover the key differences between newbie and seasoned Scrum Masters with Agile Coach Martin. Elevate your Scrum skills and insights today! 🌟🚀
details...April 2023 NKDAgility: Applying Professional Scrum
Unlock your Scrum potential! Join our Applying Professional Scrum course to enhance your team’s effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
details...How will a PSM II course challenge your assumptions the most?
Discover how the PSM II course can elevate your Scrum Master career. Join Martin Hinshelwood as he shares insights on advancing your Agile journey!
details...The Truth About Newbie vs Professional Scrum Masters: Bridging the Experience Gap
Discover the true essence of being a Scrum Master. Learn how accountability and value creation define your role, regardless of experience level.
details...What is your best advice for becoming a Scrum Master outside software engineering?
Unlock the secrets to becoming a Scrum Master beyond software! Join Martin as he shares essential tips for leading teams in any field. 🌍🚀 #Scrum #Agile
details...What is the most common Aha moment people have in a scrum course?
Discover the common Aha moments in scrum courses that transform understanding and application of agile principles for effective teamwork and innovation.
details...March 2023 NKDAgility: The magic of immersive classes
Transform your learning with our Immersion Program! Engage in real-world applications over 8 weeks, enhancing skills through practical experience and collaboration.
details...Why is Scrum so easy to understand but incredibly hard to master?
Uncover why Scrum is easy to grasp but tough to master! Join Martin as he shares insights and strategies for navigating its complexities. 🚀💡
details...Why do you think the PSU course has become so popular for product development?
Discover why the PSU course is transforming product development by integrating UX into Scrum teams, empowering them to create valuable customer solutions.
details...What would you advise a scrum team to do in their first 4 weeks?
Kickstart your scrum journey! Join Martin Hinshelwood as he shares actionable goals for new scrum teams in their first 4 weeks. Embrace agile success!
details...What is the hardest part of working with a brand-new scrum team?
Discover the toughest challenges of joining a new Scrum team and how to transition from novice to mastery in Agile practices with Martin Hinshelwood.
details...What will you learn on the professional scrum master course?
Discover how the Professional Scrum Master course empowers you to lead agile teams, fostering autonomy and collaboration for optimal success.
details...The Scrum Framework!
Discover the Scrum Framework with Martin Hinshelwood! Learn its core values, accountabilities, artefacts, and events to tackle complex problems effectively.
details...Unlocking Success: How the Professional Scrum Product Owner Course Transforms Your Agile Journey
Unlock your potential as a Professional Scrum Product Owner! Join our immersive course to master agile practices, enhance team dynamics, and drive product success.
details...Professional Scrum with Nexus (SPS) with Certification - Learn skills to overcome scaling challenges
Master scaling Scrum with the Scaled Professional Scrum course! Overcome challenges and enhance collaboration across teams for greater value creation.
details...Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills (PSFS) with Certification
Develop proficiency in facilitation skills to help your Scrum Team better solve problems, create a shared understanding, and foster transparency. Learn how to become a better facilitator to improve Scrum Team, stakeholder and customer interactions.
Unlocking Your Potential: Transformative Training for Aspiring Scrum Masters
Unlock your potential as a Scrum Master! Join our engaging workshop for hands-on learning, community support, and essential skills to thrive in Agile.
details...Free Workshop 04: Introduction to Sprint Reviews [Review & Retrospective]
Join Martin Hinshelwood for a free 90-minute workshop on running effective Sprint Reviews. Learn to gather feedback and plan your next steps!
details...Professional Scrum Master and Product Owner (PSMPO) with Certification
Scrum Teams flourish when the Scrum Master and Product Owner accountabilities are well fulfilled. The 3-day Professional Scrum Master and Product Owner (PSMPO) course combines the key learning objectives from both the Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master (PSM) and Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) courses.
Become the leader that you were meant to to be
Unlock your leadership potential! Discover how to inspire and lead effectively in modern organizations. Become the leader you were meant to be!
details...Sprint Goal is an Immediate Tactical Goal
Discover how to define effective Sprint Goals as tactical steps towards your Product Goal, enhancing value delivery and user engagement in Agile projects.
details...If your backlog is not refined then you are doing it wrong
Ensure your Scrum team’s success by refining your Product Backlog. Discover effective strategies to enhance clarity and quality in Sprint Planning.
details...The Sprint Goal is a commitment for the Sprint Backlog
Discover the importance of the Sprint Goal in Scrum. Learn how it fosters team focus and transparency, driving valuable outcomes in your projects.
details...The Product Goal is a commitment for the Product Backlog
Discover the importance of the Product Goal in Scrum. Learn how it drives focus and transparency for your team’s success. Is your Product Goal defined?
details...Update to the Scrum Guide on the 25th Anniversary of the Scrum Framework
Discover the latest updates to the Scrum Guide on its 25th anniversary, simplifying Scrum for better team management and accountability. Read more!
details...Scrum for Product Owners Training
This instructor-led class is intended to help Product Owners be more effective in their role. Through a combination of presentation, discussion, and hands-on activities, attendees will learn the responsibilities and preferred practices of being the member of the Scrum Team who drives the value.
Scrum for Stakeholders Training
The fallacy of the rejected backlog item
Explore the fallacy of rejecting backlog items in Scrum. Understand the impact on development and learn how to enhance collaboration and transparency.
details...Delivering Live Virtual Classes in Microsoft Teams and Mural
Discover how to effectively deliver live virtual classes using Microsoft Teams and Mural, enhancing engagement and collaboration in your Scrum training.
details...3rd June 2020 - Office Hours \ Ask Me Anything
Join Martin, a Scrum Trainer and Azure DevOps MVP, for an engaging AMA on DevOps and Agility. Ask your questions live or submit them privately!
details...How do you handle conflict in a Scrum Team?
Discover effective strategies for resolving conflicts in Scrum teams. Learn from expert Martin Hinshelwood on fostering collaboration and team harmony.
details...In Nexus with 5 Scrum teams, how can the Product Owner attend all Sprint Planning events?
Discover how a Product Owner can effectively manage Sprint Planning across multiple Scrum teams in a Nexus. Enhance your Agile practices today!
details...Should the Scrum Master always remove impediments?
Explore whether a Scrum Master should always remove impediments. Discover key insights to empower your team and enhance self-sufficiency in Scrum.
details...What's the best way to work around multiple PO?
Discover effective strategies for managing multiple Product Owners and enhancing backlog ownership to drive value delivery in your Scrum team.
details...How do you make a good Forecast?
Learn how to create accurate forecasts in agile projects with expert insights from Martin Hinshelwood. Enhance predictability and budget planning effectively!
details...Are technical skills required to be a Scrum Master?
Discover if technical skills are essential for a Scrum Master. Explore key masteries that enhance effectiveness in guiding teams and driving organizational change.
details...How do you incorporate a Design Sprint in Scrum?
Discover how to effectively integrate Design Sprints into Scrum. Learn key strategies for collaboration and refinement to enhance your product development process.
details...Professional Scrum Master Advanced (PSM-A) with Certification
Professional Scrum MasterTM II (PSM II) course is a 14h advanced Scrum Master class designed to support Scrum Masters in their professional development. The PSM II course is intended for Scrum Masters with at least one year of experience who are looking to grow their knowledge and abilities as a Scrum Master. This course is one step in that journey.
Professional Scrum with User Experience (PSU) with Certification
Professional Scrum with User Experience (PSU) is a 14h hands-on course, delivered over 4 half-days, where students who already have a fundamental understanding of Scrum and some experience using it will learn how to integrate modern UX practices into the way they are working in Scrum and how to work most effectively within Scrum Teams.
Managing Projects Using Visual Studio and Scrum Training
This three‐day course will help take your team and project to the next level. Using a combination of lecture, demonstrations, hands‐on activities, and team‐based exercises, attendees will experience how to deliver software using the Scrum framework and the corresponding tools and practices in Visual Studio.
Professional Scrum with Kanban (PSK) with Certification
Professional ScrumTM with Kanban (PSK) is a 2-day course that teaches Scrum practitioners how to apply Kanban practices to their work. Through theory, case studies, and hands-on exercises, participants will understand the importance of transparency and flow as it pertains to the Scrum framework."
Scaled Professional Scrum with Nexus (SPS) with Certification
Scaled Professional Scrum (SPS) with Nexus is a course that is designed as an experiential workshop where students learn how to scale Scrum using the Nexus Framework.
Professional Scrum Courses for 2016 in Oslo, Norway
Join our Professional Scrum courses in Oslo and Kongsberg to master Agile practices and elevate your Scrum skills. Enroll now for a successful 2016!
details...Big Scrum: All you need and not enough
Explore the challenges of scaling Scrum in ‘Big Scrum: All you need and not enough.’ Discover essential practices for achieving agility at scale.
details...Big Scrum: Are you doing mechanical Scrum
Explore the pitfalls of mechanical Scrum and discover how to achieve true agility with Professional Scrum for enhanced productivity and team effectiveness.
details...Professional Scrum in Immingham, UK
Join the Professional Scrum course in Immingham, UK, and enhance your team’s collaboration and efficiency. Discover the value of co-located training today!
details...Professional Scrum Foundations coming to Glasgow, Scotland in November 2013
Join the Professional Scrum Foundations course in Glasgow this November 2013. Enhance your team’s understanding of Scrum and drive agile adoption effectively!
details...The Insufficiency of Scrum is a fallacy
Explore the myth of Scrum’s insufficiency and learn how effective engineering practices can enhance Agile success. Elevate your team’s performance today!
details...What's in a burndown?
Discover the essentials of burndown charts in Agile. Learn how to visualize progress and enhance team communication for successful sprints.
details...Professional Scrum Foundations in Salt Lake City, Utah
Join Martin Hinshelwood in Salt Lake City for an engaging Professional Scrum Foundations course, empowering teams to excel in Agile practices and collaboration.
details...You can't stack rank hierarchical work items?
Explore the challenges of stack ranking hierarchical work items in software development. Learn effective strategies to enhance your team’s productivity and organization.
details...Scrum-damentals Webcast on 17th February 2012
Join the Scrum-damentals Webcast on February 17, 2012, to explore advanced Scrum strategies, challenges, and proven practices for successful implementation.
details...What is the roll of the Project Manager in Scrum?
Discover the evolving role of Project Managers in Scrum. Learn how to transition to Product Owner or Scrum Master for greater impact and success.
details...Are you doing Scrum? Really?
Explore the evolving landscape of Scrum and discover a simple checklist to ensure you’re truly practicing it. Embrace adaptability for better results!
details...Product Owners are not a myth
Discover the vital role of Product Owners in Scrum. Learn how they maximize value and manage backlogs effectively for successful agile development.
details...Are Scrum Masters agents for change?
Explore how Scrum Masters drive change in organizations. Learn the importance of effective Scrum implementation and the value of Professional Scrum Master training.
details...Coffee Talk: Introduction to Scrum - webcast event this Friday!
Join us this Friday for a free webcast on Scrum! Discover key roles, processes, and tips to enhance your agile practices and boost team performance.
details...Professional Scrum Developer (.NET) Training in London
Join the Professional Scrum Developer training in London to enhance your .NET skills, collaborate in teams, and master Agile practices. Sign up now!
details...Even Scrum should have detailed Task descriptions
Discover why detailed task descriptions in Scrum are essential for project integrity. Learn how to enhance team collaboration and ensure project success.
details...Do you have a contract between the Product Owner and the Team?
Discover the importance of a Sprint Contract between the Product Owner and Team in Scrum. Enhance collaboration and clarity for successful project delivery.
details...Do you know when to send a done email in Scrum?
Learn when to send a ‘done’ email in Scrum to enhance communication and ensure task completion. Boost your team’s efficiency with these essential tips!
details...Guidance - Branching for each Sprint
Master your branching strategy for Scrum sprints! Discover how effective branching can streamline development and enhance collaboration in your projects.
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