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Professional Scrum

Apply Scrum with discipline, accountability, and an ethos of professionalism.

Professional Scrum is a disciplined ethos of empiricism, accountability, and continuous improvement that transcends the Scrum framework.

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Overview

Professional Scrum is the disciplined expression of Scrum guided by empiricism, technical excellence, and continuous delivery of value. It transcends frameworks and rituals, focusing instead on how individuals, teams, and organisations choose to work—with intent, professionalism, and accountability.

At its core, Professional Scrum reflects a philosophy: transparency is not a ceremony, Done is not a suggestion, and empiricism is not optional. This philosophy demands that Product Owners act as strategists, Scrum Masters as agents of change, and Developers as disciplined engineers. It embraces complexity not as a challenge to control, but as a condition to respond to—by learning fast, delivering often, and improving always.

Professional Scrum is not a template. It is how you bring humanity, responsibility, and rigour to complex product delivery. It’s not just doing Scrum. It’s doing it professionally.

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Embrace the Chaos: Transforming Scrum Learning Through Experience and Minecraft

Unlock the power of Scrum in our Applying Professional Scrum class! Experience chaos, learn through action, and transform your agile approach today.
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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.
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Applying Professional Scrum for Software Development (APS-SD) with Certification

Experience APS-SD: Hands-on Scrum training for delivering quality software. Gain practical skills in Agile, DevOps, and Scrum principles. Free PSD I certification exam included. Enhance your software development expertise.
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Professional Scrum Master

Our Professional Scrum Master Training Program features PSM Training from Scrum.org, delivered as an Immersive Learning Experience. It combines live, instructor-led sessions with additional offline exercises, covering the principles of the Scrum framework and the Scrum Master role. This multi-week format integrates real-world applications, encouraging continuous improvement through practical assignments.
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Applying Flow Metrics for Scrum

Elevate Your Scrum Mastery with ‘Applying Flow Metrics for Scrum’: Transform your Agile practices with our immersive, hands-on course. Dive deep into the world of flow metrics and emerge with the skills to enhance your team’s efficiency and delivery. Join us for a journey of practical learning and real-world application – it’s time to turn data into action!
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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.
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Is a Scrum Master an Agile micromanager?

Join Martin Hinshelwood in this #shorts video as he tackles the question: Is a Scrum Master an Agile micromanager? Discover insights in just 60 seconds!
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Why the Concept of a "Junior Scrum Master" is a Misguided Myth

Discover why the term “junior Scrum Master” is a misconception. Learn how expertise and experience shape effective Scrum leadership in Agile teams.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills (PSPBMS) Course with Certification

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.
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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.
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Scrum for Executives Training

What is Scrum? Why should I care? and What will be expected of me to properly adopt Scrum? Through presentation and discussion, attendees will learn the answers to these questions.
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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.
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Professional Scrum Product Owner

Our Professional Scrum Product Owner course helps students master the Product Owner role with real-world scenarios and practical exercises, enabling participants to drive product success using Agile principles and Scrum.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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
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Scrum for Stakeholders Training

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Scaling Professional Scrum with Visual Studio Team Services

Discover how to scale Professional Scrum using Visual Studio Team Services. Learn strategies for effective team collaboration and automation in your projects.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Scrum doesn't solve problems, it reveals them. How, and why is that valuable?

Discover how Scrum reveals organisational challenges and enhances progress. Join Martin as he explores its true value in this insightful video! 🚀🪞
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Choosing a Process Template for your Team Project

Discover the best process template for your agile team project. Learn why the Scrum template minimizes friction and enhances your development workflow.
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Unlocking Team Potential: The Essential Role of a Scrum Master in Agile Success

Unlock your team’s potential with a Scrum Master! Discover how their expertise in Agile, DevOps, and organisational change drives effectiveness and value.
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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!
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7 Harbingers of the Agile apocalypse - Silence

Uncover the silence in agile teams! Join Martin as he explores stakeholder engagement and communication strategies for effective Sprint reviews. 🗣️🤝
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Are there any Scrum courses that teach you how to scale Scrum?

Unlock the secrets to scaling Scrum! 🚀 Join Martin as he shares strategies to overcome challenges and enhance your Scrum journey. Don’t miss out! 🌟
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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. 🎯
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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. 🎨📈
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Is Your Scrum Master Struggling? Discover When to Choose an Agile Process Simulation Workshop

Is your Scrum Master struggling with team dynamics? Discover how an Agile Process Simulation workshop can empower your team and enhance collaboration.
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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!
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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.
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The Future of Scrum Training: Immersive Learning for Lasting Change

Explore the future of Scrum training with immersive learning! Discover how it enhances understanding and implementation in complex environments.
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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.
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Why Agile Success Relies on Effective Planning: Debunking the Myths of Scrum

Discover why planning is essential in Scrum! Uncover the truth behind Agile myths and learn how effective planning drives team success.
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What is the Sprint Review workshop and how will it help organisations?

Discover how NKD Agility’s Sprint Review workshops empower scrum teams to excel in showcasing their work and enhancing stakeholder engagement.
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Unlocking Greatness: How the Right Scrum Master Transforms Teams and Organisations

Discover what sets a great Scrum Master apart! Explore the vital role of team fit, relationship-building, and navigating organisational challenges for success.
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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!
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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!
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Unlocking the True Potential of Scrum: Why Professionalism Matters in Agile Teams

Unlock the true potential of Scrum! Discover how professionalism can transform your team’s approach and deliver real value. Join the journey to excellence today!
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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! 🌟🚀
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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.
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What should you do if your Sprint Review delivers harsh, scathing feedback?

Master Sprint reviews with confidence! Learn to turn harsh feedback into actionable insights and align with stakeholders for product success. 🚀
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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. 🚀💡
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Upcomming Scrum at Scale Workshop from Scrum.org

Join the Scrum at Scale Workshop by Scrum.org to drive agile transformation in your organization. Learn to implement effective change and improve culture!
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Overcoming the Ghost of Agile Certifications

Transform your Agile Scrum meetings from routine to value-driven! Discover strategies to boost productivity and avoid the ghosts of Agile past. 🌟
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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!
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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.
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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!
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Unlocking Effective Product Development: How a Hypothesis-Driven Approach Transforms User Experience

Unlock the secrets of effective product development! Discover how a hypothesis-driven approach and collaboration can transform your user experience.
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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.
Newsletters

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.
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How to Overcome Agile Banditry: A Product Owner’s Journey

Discover how to avoid rigid product ownership in Agile! Join Martin as he shares insights on fostering team engagement and achieving true Agile success. 🚀
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Transforming Sprint Reviews: How to Engage Stakeholders and Secure Meaningful Feedback

Transform your Sprint reviews from ghost towns to vibrant discussions! Discover strategies to engage stakeholders and secure valuable feedback effectively.
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The Importance of Product Backlog Management in Today's Agile Landscape

Discover why Product Backlog Management is crucial in today’s Agile landscape. Join Martin Hinshelwood as he explores its rising significance in Scrum.
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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!
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The Real Scope of a Product Owner: Beyond the Backlog

Discover why training is vital for product owners in Scrum. Martin Hinshelwood highlights the skills needed to excel and gain a competitive edge.
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Sculpting the Product Backlog: A Delicate Balance Between Lean Inventory and Future Readiness

Master the art of crafting a lean Product Backlog that balances current needs and future readiness, ensuring clarity and value for your team and stakeholders.
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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!

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