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Jun 7, 2022
I loved this class!
I loved this class, both for the content and concepts I learned in it and for the interactive delivery style that helped me learn from fellow classmates. Blake and Michael were awesome in their teaching and coaching techniques. It was fun and eye-openingly edifying.
Todd Girvin
Jun 1, 2022
Blake is an excellent instructor and…
Blake is an excellent instructor and made the class very enjoyable
Leopoldo Barragán Moreno
May 21, 2022
Highly recommended class
A class with Michael and Blake is always refreshing. I loved the interactions created among other experienced Scrum Master. Lots of excercises and insights. Highly recommended.
Yanet Morales Ramírez
May 19, 2022
Great PSM II course with Michael and Blake
I'm glad I chose the PMS II with Michael and Blake. They kept my attention, and the pace of the course was perfect. The two days flew by. The activities and attendee interactions helped increase my scrum knowledge.
Shelly J
May 19, 2022
Great Interactive class to learn all about scrum
It was a helpful session to brush up the scrum knowledge and got opportunity to interact with people across the world and got to learn from their experiences.
The trainers were very interactive and answered all the questions the group had.
Yamini
May 12, 2022
Excellent Course
Blake's enthusiasm for the material and for Scrum was infectious. The quality of the lessons and the interactive nature of the training were excellent.
Halden Johnson
May 12, 2022
Diverse mix of backgrounds and…
Diverse mix of backgrounds and experience with SCRUM in the class. The differences were handled very well by the instructor which made the diversity helpful and allowed us to learn from each other's perspectives.
Dawn McKeand
May 6, 2022
Great interactive class with plenty of…
Great interactive class with plenty of collaborative exercises to reinforce the topics.
Lois Wortley
Apr 22, 2022
Dynamic class and enjoyed the way it…
Dynamic class and enjoyed the way it was presented, with all participation and opinions
Fernanda Hatem Vargas
Apr 22, 2022
Interactive and dynamic
Interactive, dynamic, pleasant and fun learning experience.
Jose Israel Gomez Delgado
Apr 15, 2022
Blake Delivered!
Blake, yours was easily the best in-person professional training I've ever experienced. Your knowledge of, and professional experience with, Scrum is inspiring! We covered an enormous amount of ground together in just two days. You embodied the Scrum values of Focus, Openness, Respect, Commitment and Courage - and did so with an undeniable passion for your subject and your students.
Engaging! Entertaining! Empowering! If I could give you a 6th star, I would. Thank you!
Shane Sattler
Apr 5, 2022
Great presenter that used relevant tools for interactive and fun class…
Great presenter that also used tools that are relevant and made the learning process interactive and fun for everyone.
James Robey
Mar 24, 2022
PSM Class
PSM Class
Fantastic class, Blake was great! Kept us engaged both days, made the content easy to understand and applicable. Definitely recommend!
Courtney
Mar 18, 2022
Great Course and Terrific Instructor
This course was excellent! The course materials were clear and concise. They did an excellent job of teaching the concepts needed to perform the Product Owner duties and how the product owner influences the scrum process. They also included a lot of hands on work and encouraged discussion, which really enhanced the experience.
This was my second course with Blake McMillan. As with my first course, Blake did an excellent job of creating an environment of trust where everyone felt comfortable participating. His knowledge and real world examples were invaluable!
Melanie Grosser
Mar 17, 2022
Excellent coach who bring tons of…
Excellent coach who bring tons of energy, great content, and very good presentation and brainstorming skills to the class.
Amit Arora
Mar 10, 2022
Great class!
Blake was a wonderful instructor and the class was dynamic and full of useful resources. Thanks a lot Blake!
Bertha Alejandra Perez Baltaza
Feb 21, 2022
I learnt a lot of new things after…
I learnt a lot of new things after joining this class. i am doing scrum from last 10 years but in this class i learnt what actually scrummaster role is and how scrum team should work.
sukhwinder kaur
Jan 29, 2022
Thanks Blake
I was so excited to come back to Blake's class. I took PSM class first and after getting the certification I knew he will be the right trainer to take this PSM II class. I recommend him so hard, his classes are so entertained and dynamic, he keeps you focus and motivate you to participate and share. The final flavor is that you not only learn but enjoy while learning...
Rosa Maria Batista Castillo
Jan 27, 2022
Great class
Great class! Really liked the exercises and the conversation with other Scrum Masters from other companies. The class helps you to reset to the foundational concepts of the Scrum Framework while at the same time thinking through how it ties to realistic situations that are not specifically covered in the Scrum Guide but can be addressed with empiricism. Instructors were great, class dynamic was good and really good use of virtual learning. Highly recommend
DarinY
Dec 17, 2021
This Improving PSPO course was…
This Improving PSPO course was delivered over 3 days. Blake was very engaging and augmented the training with stories of his real world experiences. The use of Mural was excellent and made the online collaboration really effective.
Christina Thomas
Dec 15, 2021
Great energy and engaging class!
Great energy and engaging class!
Meagan Lazor
Dec 3, 2021
Had a great two days of learning all…
Had a great two days of learning all the ins and outs of being a product owner using the scrum guide. Excited to take my learnings and put them in action!
Carly Pham
Dec 3, 2021
Blake was a top-notch instructor
Blake was a top-notch instructor. He was high energy, positive, and kept the curriculum interesting and accessible. Blake had a rare blend of being knowledgeable, friendly, and being able to communicate clearly. If you have a chance to take this course, I highly recommend taking this course with Blake.
Landon Whitlock
Oct 7, 2021
Extremely engaging and interactive…
Extremely engaging and interactive class. I enjoyed the entire course and would recommend to others!
Jade Chen
Oct 7, 2021
Great Class - Great Lecturer
Blake is a great trainer. I was impressed with how simple he presented the complex material.
He is very knowledgeable and I gained a lot of insights into SCRUM.
Larry
Oct 6, 2021
PSMI with Blake McMillan @ Improving
Blake did an impressive job of navigating a large amount of content with enthusiasm and passion and kept our entire class engaged from start to finish. Really looking forward to taking more classes with him.
Thanks!
Kevin MacPhie
Sep 30, 2021
Excellent training
Excellent training, the presented did a great job of talking us through the course. It was fun!
Venkatraman Raguraman
Sep 8, 2021
Excellent class with an excellent…
Excellent class with an excellent trainer. I will definitely use this in my career.
Will Dupleich
Aug 13, 2021
Very engaging course
Blake is an amazing Instructor. I really appreciated the energy that he brings to each class and always keeps you engaged. I am a Visual-Auditory-Kinesthetic Learner and I definitely got all three in this class. It helped me to understand my role as a new Product Owner much more and gave me a very good base.
Amanda Coughlin
Jul 19, 2021
Great class
Great class! Content was great but putting into action during the class made it top notch!
Grant Herbon
Jul 19, 2021
Very engaged and productive learning…
Very engaged and productive learning experience.
Naveen Ramanathan
Jul 14, 2021
Worth It!
A great way to learn what is needed to pass the certification exam and to acquire useful soft skills that will help you be successful as a Scrum Master.
Andrew Cummins
Jul 13, 2021
Really good class!
Great overall mood of the class. Lots of good real life examples. Blake was very willing to answer questions and elaborate. Would recommend to anyone looking for a good class.
Monika Bator
Jul 9, 2021
Great course
Great course, dynamic and never boring. Plenty of data and invitations to participate.
If you take a course with Blake, make sure you ask lots of questions he will address them and point the to the corresponding part of the course.
Andrés López Cervantes
Jun 23, 2021
Fantastic trainer Blake!
Blake was definitely the best trainer I have had in recent memory as he bought energy, knowledge and engagement through the whole session. I know its not easy especially virtually but he made it a great experience and I will definitely look out for him in my future training sessions 😀
Jim
May 27, 2021
Wonderful class
Wonderful class, the instructor had lots of experience and used both successes and failures to illustrate Scrum Principals. I highly recommend.
Emily Stickle
May 14, 2021
Blake was very energetic and conveyed…
Blake was very energetic and conveyed the concepts beautifully!!
Nancy Cheung
Apr 29, 2021
Blake McMillan did an excellent job of…
Blake McMillan did an excellent job of leading this class. He brought consistent high energy which kept our class involved throughout. His use of Mural for presenting the information and for executing practice exercises was also well done.
Michael Harkins
Mar 19, 2021
Amazing class
I learnt a lot from Blake McMillan. All concepts were covered well and questions were answered in detail. Made me want to adopt Scrum not just in my professional life, but in personal life as well.
Chaithra Pabbathi
Mar 18, 2021
Blake was an enthusiastic instructor
Blake was an awesome instructor full of enthusiasm & patience for everyone's questions. The collaborative exercises kept me engaged & learning. I have a much better understanding of the Scrum framework and how to apply it in various different scenarios.
Alexis
Mar 18, 2021
Very "Engaging" and loaded with great…
Very "Engaging" and loaded with great information for the beginner as well as an experienced user!
David B
Mar 17, 2021
Awesome course!
An incredibly informative 2 days. I appreciated Blake and Don sharing their wealth of knowledge and passion for product. A TON of work went into the course and I walked away with the clarity I needed and some new tools to put into practice come Monday.
Anna
Mar 11, 2021
Blake taught the PSMII class exceptionally well.
Blake McMillan did an incredible job with this training. I could see he knew the topic very well based on his training materials and his real-world experience which he often used in his teachings. This course was different that other Scrum.org trainings. It is much less about absorbing knowledge and much more about deeper dives into applying what we learn. The use of Mural and Zoom break out rooms really helped to make these activities very collaborative.
The schedule of this course and the material was done very well. Nothing seemed rushed, and nothing was skipped. Timing of breaks was managed very well and made sure we were always fresh and alert to be productive. Much of the work involved break-out rooms and the time dedicated to those was always the right amount. Blake allowed us plenty of time during lunch to be able to eat and address any work issues we might be needing to manage.
The most beneficial part of this training was Blake infectious positive and uplifting attitude he brought to the class. You can tell he enjoys what he does, truly believes in Scrum, and is passionate about enriching others. That positivity carried over into all of the interactions we had with the other students. When the course ended, everyone was in a great mood and to be honest, some seemed almost sad we were at the end of this part of our Scrum journey. Everyone took a moment to connect with each other and share contact info to keep in touch which was nice to see. You don’t always experience that type of conclusion to a training and I am thankful I got to share in the course.
Shervin Joseph
Mar 10, 2021
Great examples, energy, and value received
Great examples, incorporation of theory, and energy from the instructors. Privileged to be in the class with them!
Joey Roa
Mar 2, 2021
The participants were engaged and…
The participants were engaged and appeared to be curious about how their role was going to change.
Dr. Dave Cornelius
Jan 28, 2021
Excellent content, outstanding facilitator
Excellent content, delivered by an outstanding facilitator and speaker, the time invested in this training is pure gold, thanks
Juan Pablo Moncayo Portilla
Jan 15, 2021
Insightful and well-balanced training
The materials and content of the class were relevant and useful for my current responsibilities. The trainer did a fantastic job at balancing the following:
1. depth of topics to cover
2. providing applicable experiences/examples along the way
3. listening to and addressing participants' comments and questions
4. breakout activity sessions
5. engaging the participants
At the same time, I find the prep work requested and tool used to facilitate the course was effective and collaborative -- overall the virtual training was as good of an experience as face-to-face.
I appreciate the reading/reference materials provided, which I know i will use as I apply the framework into my job.
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Dec 19, 2020
Excellent Training Course for PSM II
Excellent Training Course for PSM II
Blake and Michael were so professional and made this training so dynamic and learn by practicing with experiences and making comparison between the real practices and the desirable inside of the Scrum framework.
Ricardo Lio
Nov 9, 2020
The material and our trainer Blake were…
The material and our trainer Blake were both excellent
Perry Unrau
Nov 6, 2020
Excellent!
Excellent!! Blake is one of the best instructor for teaching SCRUM.
Rakesh Arora
Nov 6, 2020
It's a fantastic interactive course for…
It's a fantastic interactive course for anyone interested in being a Scrum Master.
Mahmoud Esmaili
Nov 2, 2020
The class PSPO given by Blake McMillian…
The class PSPO given by Blake McMillian was very informative. He took the time to make sure we understood Scrum and Product Owner information. I truly loved the class.
I will definately take another class given by Blake.
Demetria Washington
Oct 30, 2020
The class was engaging and interactive
Blake was a lot of fun and engaging. I was able to pass the certification on the first try thanks to the class curriculum and structure. Thanks for an enjoyable training experience.
Linda Hart
Oct 29, 2020
Very Inclusive
Energy was high. Hourly breaks allowed for a good pace throughout the 2-day training. No assumptions were made regarding the base knowledge of class participants.
Lori Tutt
Oct 22, 2020
Excellent course
I have taken Professional Scrum Foundations 3-days training.
It was very interactive, content was excellent and trainers were amazing to explain everything in more practical way.
Sandeep Sunkari
Oct 4, 2020
The trainer had very well knowledge of…
The trainer had very well knowledge of daily IT work and have experience on several rolls in it. The class was well constructed and designed to take you on a great trip, Was very rewarding experience.
Carlos Alberto Galvan Gil
Oct 1, 2020
Scrum Master I course with Blake...
Taking the Scrum Master I course with Blake was an amazing experience and a good investment of time. Not only I was able to learn a lot but had fun. The dynamic of the class, the solution of practical exercises, the interchange of ideas are not only what you get when you share this experience. They make you feel comfortable while you are digging deeper into this area.
Rosa Maria Batista Castillo
Sep 30, 2020
Very good course
Very good course
Blake is an excelent instructor, very fun, very recommended
Jesus Romo
Sep 30, 2020
Helpful materials and dynamic class
Helpful materials and dynamic class
Class material and how instructor managed was really cool and descriptive.
To include real life/ day to day examples helped a lot to really understand the concepts
Oscar Daniel Reynoso Garcia
Sep 18, 2020
Great content and a very dynamic course
I really enjoyed this course. Content was great. Blake and Michael challanged us to think and share our ideas and they shared with us their experience using Scrum and Kanban in real life. Time passed without noticed it. Thank you!
Yanet Morales
Sep 18, 2020
Excellent class and trainers!
I attended the Professional Scrum with Kanban class in mid-September 2020. The class was held virtually and while I was concerned with how this would compare with in-person classes I was blown away by how great it was. Blake and Michael (trainers) kept things lively through relevant exercises and games which allowed the participants to interact and learn from each other. I think I actually prefer these virtual classes now.
As for the content, even though I'm an Agile coach and teach Scrum the Scrum portion of class was a great refresher and brought me back to why we do this. I learned a great deal when we moved more into the Kanban portion and I have some ideas on where and how to implement Scrum with Kanban in my organization.
Blake and Michael were very knowledgeable, funny, and engaging.
I'd definitely recommend this class to anyone looking to add some Kanban practices to their Scrum framework!
Leah Masonick
Aug 14, 2020
The class was dynamic and the…
The class was dynamic and the instructor maintained a high level of energy. It didn't seem like a tedious class considering the amount of content we covered. Time was well managed and I think I got a lot out of this course.
Wendolyne Ayala
Aug 14, 2020
Great Class!
I am not a huge fan of online classes and prefer in-person but due to Covid, online was the only option. Blake did a great job and it wasn't bad at all doing it online. Having everyone be on camera helped keep me focused and the use of Mural was also great.
Joe Durr
Jul 23, 2020
Blake was awesome!
Blake was awesome! His confidence and willingness to share various stories is clearly demonstrating a track record of performance and deep understanding of SCRUM. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the training course. The course was fun and very interactive thanks to Blake's personality and leadership.
Linda
Jul 23, 2020
Professional, knowledgeable and energetic
Great course with professional, energetic, knowledgeable, facilitators. Looking forward to the rest of my Scrum journey
Nicola Amos
Jul 22, 2020
Very helpful and with a clear structure
Content is very helpful and was presented with a clear structure and a sense of humor.
Ralf Neuendorf
Jul 20, 2020
Great Instructor and Excellent content
Great Instructor and Excellent content. Good discussions around real world practice of scrum.
Manoj Abraham
Jul 17, 2020
Change in rewards
Great pivot to independence based work reward as opposed to money, position, promotion based work reward
Hareesh Kondibailu
Jul 17, 2020
Very intense and informative training (VIRTUAL ONLY)
Very intense and informative training. Even for the curcumstances with having only virtual classes, the trainers did a very good job to mix presentation, breakouts, Q&A and discussions with the possibilities of Zoom and Mural as IT solutions. I can only recommend the course in preparation for the certification.
Timo Lenhardt
Jul 12, 2020
Great content and great trainer!
Great content and great trainer!
Akbar Dashdamirov
Jul 10, 2020
Great source of information
Great source of information, very applicable to daily work!
Tahir Atasay
Jul 7, 2020
Very good coach (very knowledgeable and…
Very good coach (very knowledgeable and great know-how to transmit it), great virtual format.
Aline Chesne
Jun 25, 2020
Great tag teaming between Blake and Ty
Great tag teaming between Blake and Ty! They really supported each other. Great interaction with the class.
Jaime Quiroga
Jun 25, 2020
Enjoyed the class
Enjoyed the class. Lots of good information and stories to illustrate.
Andrew Jones
Jun 25, 2020
Virtual delivery during pandemic was…
Virtual delivery during pandemic was well-done
Barbara DeVries
May 18, 2020
The teachers were good
The teachers were good. If you were already familiar with Scrum, and Kanban there was some repetitiveness. Overall the Mural and Zoom tools worked well, and I enjoyed the breakout sessions.
Robert Steele
May 17, 2020
Remote Class Done Great!
Both Michael and Blake did an amazing job covering the PSK topics in a remote working session! Given the difficulties of remote learning, they both went above and beyond in making sure all topics were covered and simulation/real-world applications were covered as well. Very insightful and much appreciated!
Kenneth Crocker
Apr 9, 2020
Fantastic class
Fantastic class, despite Ty and Blake having to adapt to a new online format #thankscovid19.
Matt Walker Jones
Apr 8, 2020
Awesome instructors and virtual class!
Awesome instructors and virtual class!
Nancy Cheung
Mar 5, 2020
Blake is a Rock Star
Blake is an exception trainer. He is well versed in the SCRUM arena, coaches with passionate and made the 2-day course interesting, entertaining and informative. His enthusiasm is contagious!
Tamara Fulcher
Mar 5, 2020
Great class
Enjoyed the trainer & the class was very engaging.
Laura Lopez
Mar 5, 2020
Excellent course with an eminently…
Excellent course with an eminently qualified and engaging instructor.
Brad Gatlin
Feb 28, 2020
Very fun and informative session.
Very fun and informative session.
Narayana Reddy Vadiyala
Feb 28, 2020
Excellent class
Excellent class - we had two great trainers as an added bonus! With two trainers, we received twice the knowledge/experience and it added to extra energy and enthusiasm for scrum!
Lenore Siegler
Feb 20, 2020
PSPO Class is AMAZING!
PSPO Class taught by Don McGreal and Blake McMillan was amazing! Don literally wrote the book for being a Professional Product Owner and Blake brings fresh new perspectives to no only the content but plenty of laughs. Even as a practicing Scrum Master, this class provided so much information that I can take back to my teams and help be even more successful. Awesome class, thanks Don and Blake!
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Blake's Bio
Blake McMillan is a Trainer, Scrum Master, Agile Coach, and Consultant. With nearly 25 years of experience in the tech industry, Blake believes that we can make a positive impact on people’s lives and the organizations they work in when they experience the benefits of working on a self-organized, cross-functional team that delivers value frequently and learns to strive for continuous improvement.
Blake specializes in building trust and relationships with students, team members, and leadership through fierce positivity and a commitment to their long-term success.
Blake is passionate about sharing his knowledge and learning with others at conferences and events, creating and facilitating Agile Game sessions, and developing content for SoulofScrum.com.
Courses taught by Blake
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Jun 7, 2022
I loved this class!
I loved this class, both for the content and concepts I learned in it and for the interactive delivery style that helped me learn from fellow classmates. Blake and Michael were awesome in their teaching and coaching techniques. It was fun and eye-openingly edifying.
Todd Girvin
Jun 1, 2022
Blake is an excellent instructor and…
Blake is an excellent instructor and made the class very enjoyable
Leopoldo Barragán Moreno
May 21, 2022
Highly recommended class
A class with Michael and Blake is always refreshing. I loved the interactions created among other experienced Scrum Master. Lots of excercises and insights. Highly recommended.
Yanet Morales Ramírez
May 19, 2022
Great PSM II course with Michael and Blake
I'm glad I chose the PMS II with Michael and Blake. They kept my attention, and the pace of the course was perfect. The two days flew by. The activities and attendee interactions helped increase my scrum knowledge.
Shelly J
May 19, 2022
Great Interactive class to learn all about scrum
It was a helpful session to brush up the scrum knowledge and got opportunity to interact with people across the world and got to learn from their experiences.
The trainers were very interactive and answered all the questions the group had.
Yamini
May 12, 2022
Excellent Course
Blake's enthusiasm for the material and for Scrum was infectious. The quality of the lessons and the interactive nature of the training were excellent.
Halden Johnson
May 12, 2022
Diverse mix of backgrounds and…
Diverse mix of backgrounds and experience with SCRUM in the class. The differences were handled very well by the instructor which made the diversity helpful and allowed us to learn from each other's perspectives.
Dawn McKeand
May 6, 2022
Great interactive class with plenty of…
Great interactive class with plenty of collaborative exercises to reinforce the topics.
Lois Wortley
Apr 22, 2022
Dynamic class and enjoyed the way it…
Dynamic class and enjoyed the way it was presented, with all participation and opinions
Fernanda Hatem Vargas
Apr 22, 2022
Interactive and dynamic
Interactive, dynamic, pleasant and fun learning experience.
Jose Israel Gomez Delgado
Apr 15, 2022
Blake Delivered!
Blake, yours was easily the best in-person professional training I've ever experienced. Your knowledge of, and professional experience with, Scrum is inspiring! We covered an enormous amount of ground together in just two days. You embodied the Scrum values of Focus, Openness, Respect, Commitment and Courage - and did so with an undeniable passion for your subject and your students.
Engaging! Entertaining! Empowering! If I could give you a 6th star, I would. Thank you!
Shane Sattler
Apr 5, 2022
Great presenter that used relevant tools for interactive and fun class…
Great presenter that also used tools that are relevant and made the learning process interactive and fun for everyone.
James Robey
Mar 24, 2022
PSM Class
PSM Class
Fantastic class, Blake was great! Kept us engaged both days, made the content easy to understand and applicable. Definitely recommend!
Courtney
Mar 18, 2022
Great Course and Terrific Instructor
This course was excellent! The course materials were clear and concise. They did an excellent job of teaching the concepts needed to perform the Product Owner duties and how the product owner influences the scrum process. They also included a lot of hands on work and encouraged discussion, which really enhanced the experience.
This was my second course with Blake McMillan. As with my first course, Blake did an excellent job of creating an environment of trust where everyone felt comfortable participating. His knowledge and real world examples were invaluable!
Melanie Grosser
Mar 17, 2022
Excellent coach who bring tons of…
Excellent coach who bring tons of energy, great content, and very good presentation and brainstorming skills to the class.
Amit Arora
Mar 10, 2022
Great class!
Blake was a wonderful instructor and the class was dynamic and full of useful resources. Thanks a lot Blake!
Bertha Alejandra Perez Baltaza
Feb 21, 2022
I learnt a lot of new things after…
I learnt a lot of new things after joining this class. i am doing scrum from last 10 years but in this class i learnt what actually scrummaster role is and how scrum team should work.
sukhwinder kaur
Jan 29, 2022
Thanks Blake
I was so excited to come back to Blake's class. I took PSM class first and after getting the certification I knew he will be the right trainer to take this PSM II class. I recommend him so hard, his classes are so entertained and dynamic, he keeps you focus and motivate you to participate and share. The final flavor is that you not only learn but enjoy while learning...
Rosa Maria Batista Castillo
Jan 27, 2022
Great class
Great class! Really liked the exercises and the conversation with other Scrum Masters from other companies. The class helps you to reset to the foundational concepts of the Scrum Framework while at the same time thinking through how it ties to realistic situations that are not specifically covered in the Scrum Guide but can be addressed with empiricism. Instructors were great, class dynamic was good and really good use of virtual learning. Highly recommend
DarinY
Dec 17, 2021
This Improving PSPO course was…
This Improving PSPO course was delivered over 3 days. Blake was very engaging and augmented the training with stories of his real world experiences. The use of Mural was excellent and made the online collaboration really effective.
Christina Thomas
Dec 15, 2021
Great energy and engaging class!
Great energy and engaging class!
Meagan Lazor
Dec 3, 2021
Had a great two days of learning all…
Had a great two days of learning all the ins and outs of being a product owner using the scrum guide. Excited to take my learnings and put them in action!
Carly Pham
Dec 3, 2021
Blake was a top-notch instructor
Blake was a top-notch instructor. He was high energy, positive, and kept the curriculum interesting and accessible. Blake had a rare blend of being knowledgeable, friendly, and being able to communicate clearly. If you have a chance to take this course, I highly recommend taking this course with Blake.
Landon Whitlock
Oct 7, 2021
Extremely engaging and interactive…
Extremely engaging and interactive class. I enjoyed the entire course and would recommend to others!
Jade Chen
Oct 7, 2021
Great Class - Great Lecturer
Blake is a great trainer. I was impressed with how simple he presented the complex material.
He is very knowledgeable and I gained a lot of insights into SCRUM.
Larry
Oct 6, 2021
PSMI with Blake McMillan @ Improving
Blake did an impressive job of navigating a large amount of content with enthusiasm and passion and kept our entire class engaged from start to finish. Really looking forward to taking more classes with him.
Thanks!
Kevin MacPhie
Sep 30, 2021
Excellent training
Excellent training, the presented did a great job of talking us through the course. It was fun!
Venkatraman Raguraman
Sep 8, 2021
Excellent class with an excellent…
Excellent class with an excellent trainer. I will definitely use this in my career.
Will Dupleich
Aug 13, 2021
Very engaging course
Blake is an amazing Instructor. I really appreciated the energy that he brings to each class and always keeps you engaged. I am a Visual-Auditory-Kinesthetic Learner and I definitely got all three in this class. It helped me to understand my role as a new Product Owner much more and gave me a very good base.
Amanda Coughlin
Jul 19, 2021
Great class
Great class! Content was great but putting into action during the class made it top notch!
Grant Herbon
Jul 19, 2021
Very engaged and productive learning…
Very engaged and productive learning experience.
Naveen Ramanathan
Jul 14, 2021
Worth It!
A great way to learn what is needed to pass the certification exam and to acquire useful soft skills that will help you be successful as a Scrum Master.
Andrew Cummins
Jul 13, 2021
Really good class!
Great overall mood of the class. Lots of good real life examples. Blake was very willing to answer questions and elaborate. Would recommend to anyone looking for a good class.
Monika Bator
Jul 9, 2021
Great course
Great course, dynamic and never boring. Plenty of data and invitations to participate.
If you take a course with Blake, make sure you ask lots of questions he will address them and point the to the corresponding part of the course.
Andrés López Cervantes
Jun 23, 2021
Fantastic trainer Blake!
Blake was definitely the best trainer I have had in recent memory as he bought energy, knowledge and engagement through the whole session. I know its not easy especially virtually but he made it a great experience and I will definitely look out for him in my future training sessions 😀
Jim
May 27, 2021
Wonderful class
Wonderful class, the instructor had lots of experience and used both successes and failures to illustrate Scrum Principals. I highly recommend.
Emily Stickle
May 14, 2021
Blake was very energetic and conveyed…
Blake was very energetic and conveyed the concepts beautifully!!
Nancy Cheung
Apr 29, 2021
Blake McMillan did an excellent job of…
Blake McMillan did an excellent job of leading this class. He brought consistent high energy which kept our class involved throughout. His use of Mural for presenting the information and for executing practice exercises was also well done.
Michael Harkins
Mar 19, 2021
Amazing class
I learnt a lot from Blake McMillan. All concepts were covered well and questions were answered in detail. Made me want to adopt Scrum not just in my professional life, but in personal life as well.
Chaithra Pabbathi
Mar 18, 2021
Blake was an enthusiastic instructor
Blake was an awesome instructor full of enthusiasm & patience for everyone's questions. The collaborative exercises kept me engaged & learning. I have a much better understanding of the Scrum framework and how to apply it in various different scenarios.
Alexis
Mar 18, 2021
Very "Engaging" and loaded with great…
Very "Engaging" and loaded with great information for the beginner as well as an experienced user!
David B
Mar 17, 2021
Awesome course!
An incredibly informative 2 days. I appreciated Blake and Don sharing their wealth of knowledge and passion for product. A TON of work went into the course and I walked away with the clarity I needed and some new tools to put into practice come Monday.
Anna
Mar 11, 2021
Blake taught the PSMII class exceptionally well.
Blake McMillan did an incredible job with this training. I could see he knew the topic very well based on his training materials and his real-world experience which he often used in his teachings. This course was different that other Scrum.org trainings. It is much less about absorbing knowledge and much more about deeper dives into applying what we learn. The use of Mural and Zoom break out rooms really helped to make these activities very collaborative.
The schedule of this course and the material was done very well. Nothing seemed rushed, and nothing was skipped. Timing of breaks was managed very well and made sure we were always fresh and alert to be productive. Much of the work involved break-out rooms and the time dedicated to those was always the right amount. Blake allowed us plenty of time during lunch to be able to eat and address any work issues we might be needing to manage.
The most beneficial part of this training was Blake infectious positive and uplifting attitude he brought to the class. You can tell he enjoys what he does, truly believes in Scrum, and is passionate about enriching others. That positivity carried over into all of the interactions we had with the other students. When the course ended, everyone was in a great mood and to be honest, some seemed almost sad we were at the end of this part of our Scrum journey. Everyone took a moment to connect with each other and share contact info to keep in touch which was nice to see. You don’t always experience that type of conclusion to a training and I am thankful I got to share in the course.
Shervin Joseph
Mar 10, 2021
Great examples, energy, and value received
Great examples, incorporation of theory, and energy from the instructors. Privileged to be in the class with them!
Joey Roa
Mar 2, 2021
The participants were engaged and…
The participants were engaged and appeared to be curious about how their role was going to change.
Dr. Dave Cornelius
Jan 28, 2021
Excellent content, outstanding facilitator
Excellent content, delivered by an outstanding facilitator and speaker, the time invested in this training is pure gold, thanks
Juan Pablo Moncayo Portilla
Jan 15, 2021
Insightful and well-balanced training
The materials and content of the class were relevant and useful for my current responsibilities. The trainer did a fantastic job at balancing the following:
1. depth of topics to cover
2. providing applicable experiences/examples along the way
3. listening to and addressing participants' comments and questions
4. breakout activity sessions
5. engaging the participants
At the same time, I find the prep work requested and tool used to facilitate the course was effective and collaborative -- overall the virtual training was as good of an experience as face-to-face.
I appreciate the reading/reference materials provided, which I know i will use as I apply the framework into my job.
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Dec 19, 2020
Excellent Training Course for PSM II
Excellent Training Course for PSM II
Blake and Michael were so professional and made this training so dynamic and learn by practicing with experiences and making comparison between the real practices and the desirable inside of the Scrum framework.
Ricardo Lio
Nov 9, 2020
The material and our trainer Blake were…
The material and our trainer Blake were both excellent
Perry Unrau
Nov 6, 2020
Excellent!
Excellent!! Blake is one of the best instructor for teaching SCRUM.
Rakesh Arora
Nov 6, 2020
It's a fantastic interactive course for…
It's a fantastic interactive course for anyone interested in being a Scrum Master.
Mahmoud Esmaili
Nov 2, 2020
The class PSPO given by Blake McMillian…
The class PSPO given by Blake McMillian was very informative. He took the time to make sure we understood Scrum and Product Owner information. I truly loved the class.
I will definately take another class given by Blake.
Demetria Washington
Oct 30, 2020
The class was engaging and interactive
Blake was a lot of fun and engaging. I was able to pass the certification on the first try thanks to the class curriculum and structure. Thanks for an enjoyable training experience.
Linda Hart
Oct 29, 2020
Very Inclusive
Energy was high. Hourly breaks allowed for a good pace throughout the 2-day training. No assumptions were made regarding the base knowledge of class participants.
Lori Tutt
Oct 22, 2020
Excellent course
I have taken Professional Scrum Foundations 3-days training.
It was very interactive, content was excellent and trainers were amazing to explain everything in more practical way.
Sandeep Sunkari
Oct 4, 2020
The trainer had very well knowledge of…
The trainer had very well knowledge of daily IT work and have experience on several rolls in it. The class was well constructed and designed to take you on a great trip, Was very rewarding experience.
Carlos Alberto Galvan Gil
Oct 1, 2020
Scrum Master I course with Blake...
Taking the Scrum Master I course with Blake was an amazing experience and a good investment of time. Not only I was able to learn a lot but had fun. The dynamic of the class, the solution of practical exercises, the interchange of ideas are not only what you get when you share this experience. They make you feel comfortable while you are digging deeper into this area.
Rosa Maria Batista Castillo
Sep 30, 2020
Very good course
Very good course
Blake is an excelent instructor, very fun, very recommended
Jesus Romo
Sep 30, 2020
Helpful materials and dynamic class
Helpful materials and dynamic class
Class material and how instructor managed was really cool and descriptive.
To include real life/ day to day examples helped a lot to really understand the concepts
Oscar Daniel Reynoso Garcia
Sep 18, 2020
Great content and a very dynamic course
I really enjoyed this course. Content was great. Blake and Michael challanged us to think and share our ideas and they shared with us their experience using Scrum and Kanban in real life. Time passed without noticed it. Thank you!
Yanet Morales
Sep 18, 2020
Excellent class and trainers!
I attended the Professional Scrum with Kanban class in mid-September 2020. The class was held virtually and while I was concerned with how this would compare with in-person classes I was blown away by how great it was. Blake and Michael (trainers) kept things lively through relevant exercises and games which allowed the participants to interact and learn from each other. I think I actually prefer these virtual classes now.
As for the content, even though I'm an Agile coach and teach Scrum the Scrum portion of class was a great refresher and brought me back to why we do this. I learned a great deal when we moved more into the Kanban portion and I have some ideas on where and how to implement Scrum with Kanban in my organization.
Blake and Michael were very knowledgeable, funny, and engaging.
I'd definitely recommend this class to anyone looking to add some Kanban practices to their Scrum framework!
Leah Masonick
Aug 14, 2020
The class was dynamic and the…
The class was dynamic and the instructor maintained a high level of energy. It didn't seem like a tedious class considering the amount of content we covered. Time was well managed and I think I got a lot out of this course.
Wendolyne Ayala
Aug 14, 2020
Great Class!
I am not a huge fan of online classes and prefer in-person but due to Covid, online was the only option. Blake did a great job and it wasn't bad at all doing it online. Having everyone be on camera helped keep me focused and the use of Mural was also great.
Joe Durr
Jul 23, 2020
Blake was awesome!
Blake was awesome! His confidence and willingness to share various stories is clearly demonstrating a track record of performance and deep understanding of SCRUM. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the training course. The course was fun and very interactive thanks to Blake's personality and leadership.
Linda
Jul 23, 2020
Professional, knowledgeable and energetic
Great course with professional, energetic, knowledgeable, facilitators. Looking forward to the rest of my Scrum journey
Nicola Amos
Jul 22, 2020
Very helpful and with a clear structure
Content is very helpful and was presented with a clear structure and a sense of humor.
Ralf Neuendorf
Jul 20, 2020
Great Instructor and Excellent content
Great Instructor and Excellent content. Good discussions around real world practice of scrum.
Manoj Abraham
Jul 17, 2020
Change in rewards
Great pivot to independence based work reward as opposed to money, position, promotion based work reward
Hareesh Kondibailu
Jul 17, 2020
Very intense and informative training (VIRTUAL ONLY)
Very intense and informative training. Even for the curcumstances with having only virtual classes, the trainers did a very good job to mix presentation, breakouts, Q&A and discussions with the possibilities of Zoom and Mural as IT solutions. I can only recommend the course in preparation for the certification.
Timo Lenhardt
Jul 12, 2020
Great content and great trainer!
Great content and great trainer!
Akbar Dashdamirov
Jul 10, 2020
Great source of information
Great source of information, very applicable to daily work!
Tahir Atasay
Jul 7, 2020
Very good coach (very knowledgeable and…
Very good coach (very knowledgeable and great know-how to transmit it), great virtual format.
Aline Chesne
Jun 25, 2020
Great tag teaming between Blake and Ty
Great tag teaming between Blake and Ty! They really supported each other. Great interaction with the class.
Jaime Quiroga
Jun 25, 2020
Enjoyed the class
Enjoyed the class. Lots of good information and stories to illustrate.
Andrew Jones
Jun 25, 2020
Virtual delivery during pandemic was…
Virtual delivery during pandemic was well-done
Barbara DeVries
May 18, 2020
The teachers were good
The teachers were good. If you were already familiar with Scrum, and Kanban there was some repetitiveness. Overall the Mural and Zoom tools worked well, and I enjoyed the breakout sessions.
Robert Steele
May 17, 2020
Remote Class Done Great!
Both Michael and Blake did an amazing job covering the PSK topics in a remote working session! Given the difficulties of remote learning, they both went above and beyond in making sure all topics were covered and simulation/real-world applications were covered as well. Very insightful and much appreciated!
Kenneth Crocker
Apr 9, 2020
Fantastic class
Fantastic class, despite Ty and Blake having to adapt to a new online format #thankscovid19.
Matt Walker Jones
Apr 8, 2020
Awesome instructors and virtual class!
Awesome instructors and virtual class!
Nancy Cheung
Mar 5, 2020
Blake is a Rock Star
Blake is an exception trainer. He is well versed in the SCRUM arena, coaches with passionate and made the 2-day course interesting, entertaining and informative. His enthusiasm is contagious!
Tamara Fulcher
Mar 5, 2020
Great class
Enjoyed the trainer & the class was very engaging.
Laura Lopez
Mar 5, 2020
Excellent course with an eminently…
Excellent course with an eminently qualified and engaging instructor.
Brad Gatlin
Feb 28, 2020
Very fun and informative session.
Very fun and informative session.
Narayana Reddy Vadiyala
Feb 28, 2020
Excellent class
Excellent class - we had two great trainers as an added bonus! With two trainers, we received twice the knowledge/experience and it added to extra energy and enthusiasm for scrum!
Lenore Siegler
Feb 20, 2020
PSPO Class is AMAZING!
PSPO Class taught by Don McGreal and Blake McMillan was amazing! Don literally wrote the book for being a Professional Product Owner and Blake brings fresh new perspectives to no only the content but plenty of laughs. Even as a practicing Scrum Master, this class provided so much information that I can take back to my teams and help be even more successful. Awesome class, thanks Don and Blake!
Curtis Slough
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This blog post discusses how the Circles of Improvement from the book by Stephen R. Covey: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, work in Scrum.
Jun 4, 2021
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