Free Workshop 02: Introduction to Scrum & Empiricism [Review & Retrospective]

This workshop was delivered on 19th August 2021 and focused on introducing the core concepts of Scrum & Empiricism. I used a combination of Liberating Structures, Microsoft Teams, and Mural to deliver an interactive session. This workshop will introduce the Scrum Framework, dispel myths, and bring the core purpose of the Scrum Events, rather than […]

Study Guide for the Professional Scrum Product Owner

From the Home of Scrum As described in the Scrum Guide, a Scrum Product Owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Development Team. How this is done may vary widely across organizations, Scrum Teams, and individuals. The learning path is organized by a set of Professional Scrum Competencies which each […]

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. Merging PSM and PSPO together enables side-by-side learning in a way […]

Hiring a Professional Scrum Master

One of my customers is hiring for the Scrum Master Role and asked if I had a handy-dandy Scrum Master Job Spec that they could use. I did not, but there have been a few good ones floating around in the ether so I thought that pulling one together would be a good idea anyway. […]

Study Guide for Professional Scrum Master Certification

Assessment Details Passing score: 85%Time limit: 60 minutesNumber of Questions: 80Format: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer and True/FalseDifficulty: IntermediateLanguage: English onlyRequired course: NoneRecommended courses:, Practice Assessment: Scrum OpenOther research: PSM Subject Areas Passwords have no expiration date, but if you take the assessment within 14 days of the class and are not successful, you will receive a […]

Study Guide for Professional Scrum with User Experience Certification

The PSU I assessment is grounded in the Professional Scrum with User Experience subject areas. Attending the 2-day Professional Scrum with User Experience training course is highly recommended. Additional information to help you prepare can be found on the PSU I Suggested Reading page.   Schedule a free 30 minute call Table of Contents The PSU I assessment is grounded in the Professional Scrum with User Experience subject areas. Attending the 2-day Professional […]

The Agility Guide to Evidence-Based Change: Using Scrum to Transform Your Enterprise

Many organizations want to gain a competitive advantage by improving the value they derive from software development. They desire to take advantage of opportunities, respond effectively and deliberately to challenges, all while controlling risk and optimizing the return on investment. These organizations often turn to Agile processes such as Scrum, and embrace initiatives to become […]

How do you handle conflict in a Scrum Team?

As part of the Scrum.org webinar “Ask a Professional Scrum Trainer – Martin Hinshelwood – Answering Your Most Pressing Scrum Questions” I was asked a number of questions. Since not only was I on the spot and live, I thought that I should answer each question that was asked again here, as well as those […]

Are technical skills required to be a Scrum Master?

As part of the Scrum.org webinar “Ask a Professional Scrum Trainer – Martin Hinshelwood – Answering Your Most Pressing Scrum Questions” I was asked a number of questions. Since not only was I on the spot and live, I thought that I should answer each question that was asked again here, as well as those […]