Gregory Crown
Responsive Advisors
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United States
Reviews
What students say about Gregory
Apr 30, 2025
Excellent trainer and course!
Greg is a phenomenal trainer with a depth of experience that takes theory to practical application. His relaxed but professional style helps make any topic come alive. The PAL-E course is beneficial for any leader who needs to help their org become more adaptable in an uncertain world.
Apr 12, 2025
Excellent Instructor and Collaboration
I think the class size was perfect - it was a very collaborative class. The instructor was excellent - presented clearly and answered all questions - and was available post-class for any further help. I could've done this class for weeks to months - it was sad to have the class end - that's how much I loved the class. I am doing well on exam assessments already. I learned a ton.
Jan 10, 2025
Great Trainers!
Great Trainers!
Dec 18, 2024
Highly interactive, nice pace
The pace of the course was great! A lot of content was packed into the 2 days, so we didn't get bored. It was also highly interactive and engaging which makes the class more valuable.
Nov 4, 2024
Would Recommend
The mix between instruction, break outs, and discussion was just right for this class. It held my attention, and the hours moved by quickly.
Oct 25, 2024
Great course/amazing instructor
Great course with an amazing instructor, who made the long lenght go by easy. Very knowledgeable.
Oct 17, 2024
Real and engaging
Content was delivered in a way that made it engaging, felt real and applicable to real life situations.
Sep 22, 2024
Amazing learning experience
Amazing learning experience, highly recommend it! Our teacher, Greg Crown, played a big role in this review, he’s a real pro; so glad I took his class!
Sep 18, 2024
Very collaborative and interactive…
Very collaborative and interactive class. I really enjoyed Greg's presentation style and feel very well prepared for the certification test.
Sep 14, 2024
Greg Crown was an incredible instructor…
Greg Crown was an incredible instructor with both book knowledge and real world experience that taught us how to excel using scrum not using scrum to excel. Really enjoyed it. Great pace, great co-collaborators and thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks!
Sep 9, 2024
Once again a great class from…
Once again a great class from Responsive Advisors. Gregory was great - the pacing, activities, interactions were all spot on and the 2 day / 4 hours blocks seemed perfect. I never got the brain fog that I normally get in the longer 2 day / 8 hour courses. The content is directly applicable, what I felt to be the basics of blocking and tackling for Product Owners and the day 2 day activities of keeping their backlogs healthy.
Sep 6, 2024
Greg is the BEST
Greg is a phenomenal instructor! The class prepared you for the exam, but also gave real practical hands on activities I can utilize in my day to day.
Aug 29, 2024
Awesome PSPO I Course
Greg was fantastic, really did a great job with the concepts and helping us understand them. He answered all of our questions, and the study material provided was helpful. Highly recommend using Responsive Advisors to prepare for your PSPO I exam!
Aug 23, 2024
Small class size and that was great
Small class size and that was great! Enjoyed the material
Aug 21, 2024
Greg is excellent
Greg is excellent. His classes are very efficient and include a lot of challenging class participation which helps in retaining the knowledge.
Jul 29, 2024
Greg is an awesome instructor and finds…
Greg is an awesome instructor and finds great ways to really break up the dryness and monotony that is the Scrum Guide. One way he does this involves fairly consistent small group breakout sessions to complete hands-on activities/simulations (which I think could potentially be pared down slightly, given how chaotic those times can be). He also TRULY cares about everyone and will go above and beyond to make sure his students get the most value they can out of the class. I felt very prepared to take the PSPO Test and earned my certification with a 95%. Thanks, Greg!
Jul 26, 2024
Greg is a great teacher
Greg is a great teacher. I am learning scrum practices for the first time and it was easy to go through
Jun 21, 2024
The class is very interactive and full…
The class is very interactive and full of exercises. It has a lot of information to help you improve in your role as a Product Owner. But I like that it is not overwhelming and the trainer still takes time to answer our questions.
Jun 5, 2024
Loved the interaction!
Really appreciated Greg's style in presenting the materials and how interactive the class was! It wasn't just lecture but a lot of collaboration and active feedback, which was great!
May 15, 2024
Overall great teacher who made sure to…
Overall great teacher who made sure to keep the class engaged on the material on hand. Made the class go by quickly but without sacrificing the learning aspect.
Mar 29, 2024
Course > Self Study
The class was interesting, engaging, and fun! I haven't taken my exam yet, but I feel much more confident going in with the resources and learning from this experience than with my original plan to study on my own. I am excited to start bringing what I learned in this course into the workplace right away.
Mar 21, 2024
Excellent learning experience
Greg was very engaging and was able to create relatable examples both inside and outside of development to teach the key concepts.
Mar 8, 2024
Very beneficial class as a Manager
Greg was great! Super engaging with a very deep knowledge in Agile Scrum. Highly recommend!
Feb 7, 2024
Best course, best professor!
Honestly, Gregory was the best person to keep me engaged in the class. I definitely will be taking more classes as long as Greg is the professor!
Jan 2, 2024
Fun and Informative
Fun, entertaining and very informative
Dec 16, 2023
Great class
Great class
Dec 15, 2023
Responsive Advisors - Great for PSPO Training
Responsive Advisors’ PSPO 3-day training class was great. Class material was organized and Scrum.org curriculum was followed. The instructor allowed great discussion with other product owners talking about real-world problems and how to solve them.
Dec 14, 2023
Very Insightful
Very Insightful - Greg did a great job!
Dec 13, 2023
Greg's class promotes class engagments…
Greg's class promotes class engagments and offers clear examples which boosted my confidence for the certification test.
Nov 30, 2023
Don't you Scrum without this
Knowledgeable instructor, interactive class, good participation
Oct 5, 2023
Loved the small class size
Loved the small class size. Gregory was excellent and laid back in running us through the materials and exercises. The exercises helped to bring the materials alive and helped me to think through how I would do things. Gave me some new tools to improve my job.
Sep 24, 2023
The class was well paced and…
The class was well paced and instructors shared experiences to make the learning more personal.
Aug 31, 2023
EBM Is A Win
The instructor at Responsive Advisors was amazing. Greg was able to tie the material back to our specific use cases and really help us understand. A well run course of great content.
Aug 1, 2023
Great learning experience
The PSPO training is 2 days on Zoom.
The instructor was giving great examples. He made the experience fun.
For me, it was 2 days where I felt engaged and encouraged to participate.
Jul 10, 2023
I really enjoyed the diverse…
I really enjoyed the diverse backgrounds and time to discuss with the instructor as well as my classmates. I appreciated the time Greg took to talk about Scrum and Agile concepts we did not understand, know, or (sometimes) agree with. It was good discussion and learning.
Jul 4, 2023
Class was interactive and quite fun
Class was interactive and quite fun. The instructor was able to get majority of the attendants to participate in all the discussions and activities. On certain occasions, it did fell like there are too many breakout sessions in this course and shifting gears quickly between the class material and the breakout activities, was a challenge at times.
Jun 30, 2023
PSPO that delivers in value
I recently attended the PSPO class taught by Gregory Crown and I must say it was an exceptional experience. Greg's delivery of the materials was both informative and creative, making the learning process engaging and enjoyable. The class not only provided valuable knowledge but also sparked my curiosity and encouraged active participation. I highly recommend this Scrum class to anyone seeking a dynamic and effective learning experience.
Jun 14, 2023
Great instructor
Great instructor
Jun 7, 2023
Great class
Greg and Jason are fantastic, engaging facilitators. Pacing was perfect, the support materials are professional and their experience brings a lot of color to the topic.
May 13, 2023
Great class!
Content was good and presented in a way that was easily understood. The facilitator, Greg, was amazing. Answered all questions and did a great job virtually.
Apr 12, 2023
Interactive Online Class
This class was super interactive even though it was online. It was a nice small class with great examples and really had excellent discussions and tools.
Feb 7, 2023
Best Class
Best Class
This was the most engaging scrum master class that I have ever taken. The instructor was great. The material covered was very thorough.
Jan 23, 2023
Great Class 5/5
Highly recommend taking this course with Greg. Excellent coverage of the materials, great use cases, challenging and fun.
Jan 20, 2023
Greg Rocks!
Greg was a wonderful facilitator of the PAL-E course. He’s engaging and knowledgeable. I’d encourage other colleagues to sign up for his courses!
Jan 18, 2023
The instructor was knowledgable about subject
The instructor was organized, knowledgable, easy to talk to, and most of all kept to the time. Greg addressed all questions in a manner that was easy to understand with simple but important examples. Well done!
Jan 14, 2023
Great instructor, Great Course
Greg is one of the best instructors I've ever had. Very knowledgeable and engaged. You can tell he has the experience and expertise to teach this class. I highly recommend any Scrum Master, Product Owner, Or future Product Owner to attend this course.
Nov 4, 2022
Amazing Instructor!
Amazing Instructor!
Oct 21, 2022
Great experience
Great content delivered through healthy mix of presentations, discussions and workshops.
Sep 28, 2022
Amazing
This class was amazing, I am currently in the midst of a career change so did not understand some of the concepts going into the class but now my understanding of the concepts is much clearer.
Sep 28, 2022
Great Training
Gregory Crown was amazing. The training was detailed and hit home. After 1 day or training my assessment score went up 16 points. I 100% recommend Gregory Crown and Responsive Advisors
Sep 28, 2022
Great course and awesome instructor
Great course and awesome instructor. Very good content I plan to take back and implement within my team
Sep 8, 2022
Very engaging
Very engaging
Aug 20, 2022
This was a great class
This was a great class. I really enjoyed learning from Greg Crown and would highly suggest the class. Huge amount of group activities to drive the points taught home with real world examples. Mr. Crown was also a very fun teacher to have guide us through the SCRUM framework.
Aug 19, 2022
Real time examples, great pace & awesome trainer
am not confident to be a Scrum Master!
Jun 24, 2022
Great Class - would recommend
Greg did an excellent job keeping the class engaged and making the material enjoyable.
Apr 20, 2022
I really enjoyed this course
I really enjoyed this course, Greg had great case studies and material and kept us engaged.
Apr 19, 2022
Solid Teacher
Solid Teacher, great discussions and exercises. You will need to study outside the course, don't expect to be able to immediately take the test as soon as you get out.
Mar 17, 2022
Great instructor!
Great instructor!
He was very knowledgable with the Scrum process and passionate about the framework. There was never a dull moment throughout the course. I would definitely take another course with him as the instructor.
Feb 16, 2022
Excellent, thorough, engaging class! Thank you!
Excellent class! The instructor, Greg, was very thorough, engaging and animated, as well as passionate for the topic. Lots of real-world examples and hands-on especially on the second day. I like that the class rules encouraged us to remain on camera all the time, which forced us to remain engaged, with the instructor and each other. I love that the class and the company have a well-recognized reputation and stand behind the certifications provided. Everything is well set up and I learned lots of information toward my test/certification as well as for my day-to-day work. Thanks!
Oct 25, 2021
Gregory is a great teacher!
A lot of great information planned within a 2 day class. Gregory kept the class entertaining and the participates focused on what the core material was referencing at that point in time. I loves the break out group activities, as it really allowed you to put your understanding to test!
Sep 26, 2021
this was an excellent class
this was an excellent class. The interactive portion helped a lot.
Sep 14, 2021
Informative and engaging.
Greg was very engaging and knowledgeable about Scrum and Scrum-related topics. I felt challenged at points and felt like I learned a lot and felt more prepared for the certification test.
Sep 4, 2021
Empirical!
This was an outstanding training! Empirical, engaging, valuable! It goes beyond PSM 1 test preparation. I liked how we practiced the theory and had lots of case studies. A smaller group size promoted active participation. Greg is very passionate about the topic and makes the learning process fun.
Aug 6, 2021
Highly Recommend
Thoroughly enjoyed the class and the instructor. The topics were well presented and the group had ample time to discuss, reflect, and build our learning. Highly recommend as a way to upgrade knowledge from PSM I or CSM.
Jul 28, 2021
Well organized and well paced
Well organized and well paced. The exercises with other members allowed for new insights to be gained.
Jul 26, 2021
Had a great time in the class
Had a great time in the class, both teachers made it fun and engaging.
Jul 26, 2021
Trainers were great.
Trainers were great.
Jul 25, 2021
Overall, Nice Job!
It was hard to hear sometimes. The addition of the mic the second day was helpful but it wasn't always used. The white board and sticky pads were a little hard to see from the back of the room. Several times when we were to do group activities, my table was unclear about what we were supposed to do and when the slides disappeared from the screen we didn't have anything to reference. (We forgot that it might be in the booklet). Maybe offer more re-inforcement of definitions of key words. I keep forgetting what empiricism is and it would have been nice for a reminder along the way when the word was used.
The practical examples from real world scenarios you had been involved with helped. The short breaks every hour worked well. Greg was very engaging and animated which was nice. Maggie was more practical. Something for everyone. Overall, nice job.
Jul 8, 2021
The class was very engaging and full of…
The class was very engaging and full of great information. I still feel as there is so much more to learn. One thing I was suggest is to start the class a few hours earlier as ending at 5PM is pretty late.
Jun 8, 2021
Review Comments
Greg is extremely helpful and knowledgeable with Scrum Framework. He is very patient and always attempt to clarify questions. Course is instructed as expected and very helpful.
Jun 8, 2021
The class was great and very…
The class was great and very interactive!! Greg provided a great environment and team collaboration.
May 28, 2021
Great Experience
It was a great experience. I have enjoyed the class very much although I was worried of the long duration of the class. the instructor was able to keep us engaged at all times and learn the material very well. The course and the instructor are highly recommended.
May 14, 2021
Great class overall
Great class overall; however if we can get fewer slides and more activities that would be great. Thank you
May 4, 2021
Thanks Greg:)
Highly Experience instructor. The class was very informative.
Apr 30, 2021
Changed my Perception of Scrum
Engaging, Memorable, & Inspiring
I went into the course a bit skeptical of the benefits of Scrum, having seen some painful attempts at integration before. After this class, I realize I had a misconception of what Scrum is, and see so much benefit it can bring to an organization. This class heavily centered around the value that a PO and Scrum Team can bring, and gave solid advice and examples of how to be accountable and build trust with stakeholders. Greg was excellent. I can't wait to begin utilizing what I learned here in my own workplace.
Apr 28, 2021
Great class
Greg had excellent energy and enthusiasm for Scrum. I feel like I understand all the roles and how they work together much better after taking this class.
Apr 27, 2021
Very Positive Experience
Greg was great. Very detailed and realistic scenarios. Felt very confident moving forward.
Apr 19, 2021
Great presentation of Scrum framework and practice
I really enjoyed Greg Crown's class and how he presented the information. Having had some Scrum experience in the past, it was good to get a refresher as well as learn some of the changes that have occurred. A lot of the examples and the group work really helped reinforce the concepts to help apply them to our day-to-day jobs.
Apr 14, 2021
Outstanding Experience
I fully recommend the Responsive Advisors training. It was a very engaging and hands-on experience. Gregory Crown conducted the session with mastery and professionalism. It was very much appreciated! - Daniela
Mar 30, 2021
Highly recommended PSM I class
I joined this class with zero Scrum experience and very little knowledge. During the class, Gregory, our teacher, was kind, funny and detailed on his explanations helping my learning process. His experience definitely enriched the class. This was a virtual class that is in itself a challenging environment but again, I had a great experience that I highly recommend. Gregory was sensible to everybody's needs and able to combine our different levels of knowledge and experience. The tasks and group discussions were also a great part of my learning. Thank you.
Mar 24, 2021
Greg was awesome
Greg was awesome! He really went out of his way to make the class engaging. The best online class I have attended would recommend 10/10 :)
Mar 23, 2021
Exceeded my expectations
This class by far exceeded my expectations! I thought it would be difficult to sit in a virtual learning session for two days. Greg was probably one of the best trainers (if not the best) trainer I’ve every had. He kept it up beat, collaborative, engaging, and fun! He really made the class what it was.
Mar 21, 2021
No rock of mental block will be left unturned
I like how the link between different notions from the Scrum guide were outlined and linked together in a holistic fashion. It made it easier for me to remember and understand them, as well as triggering thoughts about their application in the students' specific contexts. Greg is not trying to teach you the steps to becoming a perfect Product Owner but rather give you the tools and his experience's insights to come into your own using the Scrum framework. We had a dynamic and talkative group and he addressed our concerns and questions in details and with relevant examples. No rock of mental block was left unturned. I highly recommend his class to anyone struggling to understand how accountabilities, events and artifacts work together towards agile product management.
Mar 19, 2021
Grasping PSPO Concept
Grasping PSPO Concept
The interactive approach of the class helps participants clearly grasp the complex concepts of the Product Owner role. The presentations used in the class were likewise very helpful. For an online class, the instructor effectively conducted the class and the 2-day 8 hrs classes went by so fast. The instructor was very cognizant of student's welfare, very engaging, approachable, and takes extra effort to clarify student's questions. Overall, this is a great class in preparing for the assessment.
Mar 12, 2021
Great course for learn the new way of…
Great course for learn the new way of work!
Mar 11, 2021
Excellent Class
Excellent Class, really enjoy the dynamics and the examples provided by Greg.
Mar 7, 2021
Enjoyable class, fantastic instructor
As someone with minimal knowledge of Scrum, Greg did a great job explaining the core concepts. The class materials were well presented, with lots of humour mixed in along the way! I especially enjoyed participating in the breakout sessions with other class participants as they helped to reinforce the learning.
Feb 25, 2021
Exceptional, fun, thought-provoking course!
The course was organized and run extremely well by Greg Crown, eliciting participation and thinking from all attendees to facilitate learning. The course covered all the information that is needed to take the PSM exam, but more importantly, provided a strong understanding of how to really be a scrum master. One of the simulations of a case study was exceptional, driving home the learning in a way I will always remember.
Feb 23, 2021
This class was well structured and very…
This class was well structured and very helpful in preparing for the exam. We got a lot of real world examples, and worked in small teams to come up with solutions of our own. It was a very interactive and educational experience that I would recommend to anyone looking to learn scrum.
I have been wanting to do scrum training for a long time, but could never find a class close enough to go. The online option finally made it available for me and I feel that I got just as much out of it as I would have out of an on site training, maybe a bit more.
Dec 15, 2020
Well Taught Class
Well Taught Class
Nov 25, 2020
Great class
Great class. Mind blowing. Real eye opener.
Nov 17, 2020
The ideal (virtual) class for PSM
Even though the class was fully virtual due to Covid19 - Greg managed to make the best out of this class by combining theory with real life business cases, team assignments, at a good pace and a really good portion of humor.
If you're looking for a complete course without being overwhelmed and that helps you really understand the whole SCRUM thinking, would definitely recommend! Thanks Greg!
Nov 9, 2020
I loved the Class the instructors were…
I loved the Class the instructors were fun and very knowledgeable!
Nov 9, 2020
Scrum Fundamentals review
I took the Scrum Fundamentals training and overall, it was a great experience. Very professional instructors and the follow up and website are also very useful
Nov 9, 2020
The class was great
The class was great, Russell and Greg were very patient, helpful and explained the terms, answered all our questions as many times as needed to ensure we fully understood. One aspect I would change is the 1st day. I felt that we spent too much time on introducing ourselves and preparing for the learning experience. One aspect I would keep: the working agreement and revisiting it at the start of every day.
Oct 17, 2020
Thank you, Russell!
An excellent training course. The trainer is fluent in the material, applies teaching practices that allow the trainees to remain involved in the learning process at all times. The atmosphere at the training is open, working and fun! Cool!
Oct 17, 2020
Very knowledgeable trainers
Very knowledgeable trainers, good atmosphere of fun and learning, good pace. Excellent opportunity to experience theory in action.
Sep 23, 2020
Great class
This class was very helpful in understanding and learning how to use Scrum. The class was very interactive and made it easy to stay concentrated on the material.
Sep 18, 2020
Great class - I can recommend to others
Great class; good real world instruction with a clear ability to connect Scrum Foundations to the purpose and defined outcomes. I would recommend to others!
Aug 24, 2020
Great Class
Great Class
This class was truly beneficial in my desire to gain more understanding of the requirements of a Scrum Master. I would attend classes by these instructors again.
About Gregory
Greg Crown is Managing Advisor for Responsive Advisors and co-founder of Smash Dev Shop. He also teaches agile and innovation courses at Wichita State University. He has spent his career growing businesses and solving complex problems.
Greg leverages continuous improvement to influence those around him. His roles have included Customer Service, Developer, Scrum Master, and Product Owner. He thrives in helping complex teams self-organize.
Greg is passionate about transforming education with "team thinking". Personal development accelerates when working as a team.
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What students say about Gregory
Apr 30, 2025
Excellent trainer and course!
Greg is a phenomenal trainer with a depth of experience that takes theory to practical application. His relaxed but professional style helps make any topic come alive. The PAL-E course is beneficial for any leader who needs to help their org become more adaptable in an uncertain world.
Apr 12, 2025
Excellent Instructor and Collaboration
I think the class size was perfect - it was a very collaborative class. The instructor was excellent - presented clearly and answered all questions - and was available post-class for any further help. I could've done this class for weeks to months - it was sad to have the class end - that's how much I loved the class. I am doing well on exam assessments already. I learned a ton.
Jan 10, 2025
Great Trainers!
Great Trainers!
Dec 18, 2024
Highly interactive, nice pace
The pace of the course was great! A lot of content was packed into the 2 days, so we didn't get bored. It was also highly interactive and engaging which makes the class more valuable.
Nov 4, 2024
Would Recommend
The mix between instruction, break outs, and discussion was just right for this class. It held my attention, and the hours moved by quickly.
Oct 25, 2024
Great course/amazing instructor
Great course with an amazing instructor, who made the long lenght go by easy. Very knowledgeable.
Oct 17, 2024
Real and engaging
Content was delivered in a way that made it engaging, felt real and applicable to real life situations.
Sep 22, 2024
Amazing learning experience
Amazing learning experience, highly recommend it! Our teacher, Greg Crown, played a big role in this review, he’s a real pro; so glad I took his class!
Sep 18, 2024
Very collaborative and interactive…
Very collaborative and interactive class. I really enjoyed Greg's presentation style and feel very well prepared for the certification test.
Sep 14, 2024
Greg Crown was an incredible instructor…
Greg Crown was an incredible instructor with both book knowledge and real world experience that taught us how to excel using scrum not using scrum to excel. Really enjoyed it. Great pace, great co-collaborators and thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks!
Sep 9, 2024
Once again a great class from…
Once again a great class from Responsive Advisors. Gregory was great - the pacing, activities, interactions were all spot on and the 2 day / 4 hours blocks seemed perfect. I never got the brain fog that I normally get in the longer 2 day / 8 hour courses. The content is directly applicable, what I felt to be the basics of blocking and tackling for Product Owners and the day 2 day activities of keeping their backlogs healthy.
Sep 6, 2024
Greg is the BEST
Greg is a phenomenal instructor! The class prepared you for the exam, but also gave real practical hands on activities I can utilize in my day to day.
Aug 29, 2024
Awesome PSPO I Course
Greg was fantastic, really did a great job with the concepts and helping us understand them. He answered all of our questions, and the study material provided was helpful. Highly recommend using Responsive Advisors to prepare for your PSPO I exam!
Aug 23, 2024
Small class size and that was great
Small class size and that was great! Enjoyed the material
Aug 21, 2024
Greg is excellent
Greg is excellent. His classes are very efficient and include a lot of challenging class participation which helps in retaining the knowledge.
Jul 29, 2024
Greg is an awesome instructor and finds…
Greg is an awesome instructor and finds great ways to really break up the dryness and monotony that is the Scrum Guide. One way he does this involves fairly consistent small group breakout sessions to complete hands-on activities/simulations (which I think could potentially be pared down slightly, given how chaotic those times can be). He also TRULY cares about everyone and will go above and beyond to make sure his students get the most value they can out of the class. I felt very prepared to take the PSPO Test and earned my certification with a 95%. Thanks, Greg!
Jul 26, 2024
Greg is a great teacher
Greg is a great teacher. I am learning scrum practices for the first time and it was easy to go through
Jun 21, 2024
The class is very interactive and full…
The class is very interactive and full of exercises. It has a lot of information to help you improve in your role as a Product Owner. But I like that it is not overwhelming and the trainer still takes time to answer our questions.
Jun 5, 2024
Loved the interaction!
Really appreciated Greg's style in presenting the materials and how interactive the class was! It wasn't just lecture but a lot of collaboration and active feedback, which was great!
May 15, 2024
Overall great teacher who made sure to…
Overall great teacher who made sure to keep the class engaged on the material on hand. Made the class go by quickly but without sacrificing the learning aspect.
Mar 29, 2024
Course > Self Study
The class was interesting, engaging, and fun! I haven't taken my exam yet, but I feel much more confident going in with the resources and learning from this experience than with my original plan to study on my own. I am excited to start bringing what I learned in this course into the workplace right away.
Mar 21, 2024
Excellent learning experience
Greg was very engaging and was able to create relatable examples both inside and outside of development to teach the key concepts.
Mar 8, 2024
Very beneficial class as a Manager
Greg was great! Super engaging with a very deep knowledge in Agile Scrum. Highly recommend!
Feb 7, 2024
Best course, best professor!
Honestly, Gregory was the best person to keep me engaged in the class. I definitely will be taking more classes as long as Greg is the professor!
Jan 2, 2024
Fun and Informative
Fun, entertaining and very informative
Dec 16, 2023
Great class
Great class
Dec 15, 2023
Responsive Advisors - Great for PSPO Training
Responsive Advisors’ PSPO 3-day training class was great. Class material was organized and Scrum.org curriculum was followed. The instructor allowed great discussion with other product owners talking about real-world problems and how to solve them.
Dec 14, 2023
Very Insightful
Very Insightful - Greg did a great job!
Dec 13, 2023
Greg's class promotes class engagments…
Greg's class promotes class engagments and offers clear examples which boosted my confidence for the certification test.
Nov 30, 2023
Don't you Scrum without this
Knowledgeable instructor, interactive class, good participation
Oct 5, 2023
Loved the small class size
Loved the small class size. Gregory was excellent and laid back in running us through the materials and exercises. The exercises helped to bring the materials alive and helped me to think through how I would do things. Gave me some new tools to improve my job.
Sep 24, 2023
The class was well paced and…
The class was well paced and instructors shared experiences to make the learning more personal.
Aug 31, 2023
EBM Is A Win
The instructor at Responsive Advisors was amazing. Greg was able to tie the material back to our specific use cases and really help us understand. A well run course of great content.
Aug 1, 2023
Great learning experience
The PSPO training is 2 days on Zoom.
The instructor was giving great examples. He made the experience fun.
For me, it was 2 days where I felt engaged and encouraged to participate.
Jul 10, 2023
I really enjoyed the diverse…
I really enjoyed the diverse backgrounds and time to discuss with the instructor as well as my classmates. I appreciated the time Greg took to talk about Scrum and Agile concepts we did not understand, know, or (sometimes) agree with. It was good discussion and learning.
Jul 4, 2023
Class was interactive and quite fun
Class was interactive and quite fun. The instructor was able to get majority of the attendants to participate in all the discussions and activities. On certain occasions, it did fell like there are too many breakout sessions in this course and shifting gears quickly between the class material and the breakout activities, was a challenge at times.
Jun 30, 2023
PSPO that delivers in value
I recently attended the PSPO class taught by Gregory Crown and I must say it was an exceptional experience. Greg's delivery of the materials was both informative and creative, making the learning process engaging and enjoyable. The class not only provided valuable knowledge but also sparked my curiosity and encouraged active participation. I highly recommend this Scrum class to anyone seeking a dynamic and effective learning experience.
Jun 14, 2023
Great instructor
Great instructor
Jun 7, 2023
Great class
Greg and Jason are fantastic, engaging facilitators. Pacing was perfect, the support materials are professional and their experience brings a lot of color to the topic.
May 13, 2023
Great class!
Content was good and presented in a way that was easily understood. The facilitator, Greg, was amazing. Answered all questions and did a great job virtually.
Apr 12, 2023
Interactive Online Class
This class was super interactive even though it was online. It was a nice small class with great examples and really had excellent discussions and tools.
Feb 7, 2023
Best Class
Best Class
This was the most engaging scrum master class that I have ever taken. The instructor was great. The material covered was very thorough.
Jan 23, 2023
Great Class 5/5
Highly recommend taking this course with Greg. Excellent coverage of the materials, great use cases, challenging and fun.
Jan 20, 2023
Greg Rocks!
Greg was a wonderful facilitator of the PAL-E course. He’s engaging and knowledgeable. I’d encourage other colleagues to sign up for his courses!
Jan 18, 2023
The instructor was knowledgable about subject
The instructor was organized, knowledgable, easy to talk to, and most of all kept to the time. Greg addressed all questions in a manner that was easy to understand with simple but important examples. Well done!
Jan 14, 2023
Great instructor, Great Course
Greg is one of the best instructors I've ever had. Very knowledgeable and engaged. You can tell he has the experience and expertise to teach this class. I highly recommend any Scrum Master, Product Owner, Or future Product Owner to attend this course.
Nov 4, 2022
Amazing Instructor!
Amazing Instructor!
Oct 21, 2022
Great experience
Great content delivered through healthy mix of presentations, discussions and workshops.
Sep 28, 2022
Amazing
This class was amazing, I am currently in the midst of a career change so did not understand some of the concepts going into the class but now my understanding of the concepts is much clearer.
Sep 28, 2022
Great Training
Gregory Crown was amazing. The training was detailed and hit home. After 1 day or training my assessment score went up 16 points. I 100% recommend Gregory Crown and Responsive Advisors
Sep 28, 2022
Great course and awesome instructor
Great course and awesome instructor. Very good content I plan to take back and implement within my team
Sep 8, 2022
Very engaging
Very engaging
Aug 20, 2022
This was a great class
This was a great class. I really enjoyed learning from Greg Crown and would highly suggest the class. Huge amount of group activities to drive the points taught home with real world examples. Mr. Crown was also a very fun teacher to have guide us through the SCRUM framework.
Aug 19, 2022
Real time examples, great pace & awesome trainer
am not confident to be a Scrum Master!
Jun 24, 2022
Great Class - would recommend
Greg did an excellent job keeping the class engaged and making the material enjoyable.
Apr 20, 2022
I really enjoyed this course
I really enjoyed this course, Greg had great case studies and material and kept us engaged.
Apr 19, 2022
Solid Teacher
Solid Teacher, great discussions and exercises. You will need to study outside the course, don't expect to be able to immediately take the test as soon as you get out.
Mar 17, 2022
Great instructor!
Great instructor!
He was very knowledgable with the Scrum process and passionate about the framework. There was never a dull moment throughout the course. I would definitely take another course with him as the instructor.
Feb 16, 2022
Excellent, thorough, engaging class! Thank you!
Excellent class! The instructor, Greg, was very thorough, engaging and animated, as well as passionate for the topic. Lots of real-world examples and hands-on especially on the second day. I like that the class rules encouraged us to remain on camera all the time, which forced us to remain engaged, with the instructor and each other. I love that the class and the company have a well-recognized reputation and stand behind the certifications provided. Everything is well set up and I learned lots of information toward my test/certification as well as for my day-to-day work. Thanks!
Oct 25, 2021
Gregory is a great teacher!
A lot of great information planned within a 2 day class. Gregory kept the class entertaining and the participates focused on what the core material was referencing at that point in time. I loves the break out group activities, as it really allowed you to put your understanding to test!
Sep 26, 2021
this was an excellent class
this was an excellent class. The interactive portion helped a lot.
Sep 14, 2021
Informative and engaging.
Greg was very engaging and knowledgeable about Scrum and Scrum-related topics. I felt challenged at points and felt like I learned a lot and felt more prepared for the certification test.
Sep 4, 2021
Empirical!
This was an outstanding training! Empirical, engaging, valuable! It goes beyond PSM 1 test preparation. I liked how we practiced the theory and had lots of case studies. A smaller group size promoted active participation. Greg is very passionate about the topic and makes the learning process fun.
Aug 6, 2021
Highly Recommend
Thoroughly enjoyed the class and the instructor. The topics were well presented and the group had ample time to discuss, reflect, and build our learning. Highly recommend as a way to upgrade knowledge from PSM I or CSM.
Jul 28, 2021
Well organized and well paced
Well organized and well paced. The exercises with other members allowed for new insights to be gained.
Jul 26, 2021
Had a great time in the class
Had a great time in the class, both teachers made it fun and engaging.
Jul 26, 2021
Trainers were great.
Trainers were great.
Jul 25, 2021
Overall, Nice Job!
It was hard to hear sometimes. The addition of the mic the second day was helpful but it wasn't always used. The white board and sticky pads were a little hard to see from the back of the room. Several times when we were to do group activities, my table was unclear about what we were supposed to do and when the slides disappeared from the screen we didn't have anything to reference. (We forgot that it might be in the booklet). Maybe offer more re-inforcement of definitions of key words. I keep forgetting what empiricism is and it would have been nice for a reminder along the way when the word was used.
The practical examples from real world scenarios you had been involved with helped. The short breaks every hour worked well. Greg was very engaging and animated which was nice. Maggie was more practical. Something for everyone. Overall, nice job.
Jul 8, 2021
The class was very engaging and full of…
The class was very engaging and full of great information. I still feel as there is so much more to learn. One thing I was suggest is to start the class a few hours earlier as ending at 5PM is pretty late.
Jun 8, 2021
Review Comments
Greg is extremely helpful and knowledgeable with Scrum Framework. He is very patient and always attempt to clarify questions. Course is instructed as expected and very helpful.
Jun 8, 2021
The class was great and very…
The class was great and very interactive!! Greg provided a great environment and team collaboration.
May 28, 2021
Great Experience
It was a great experience. I have enjoyed the class very much although I was worried of the long duration of the class. the instructor was able to keep us engaged at all times and learn the material very well. The course and the instructor are highly recommended.
May 14, 2021
Great class overall
Great class overall; however if we can get fewer slides and more activities that would be great. Thank you
May 4, 2021
Thanks Greg:)
Highly Experience instructor. The class was very informative.
Apr 30, 2021
Changed my Perception of Scrum
Engaging, Memorable, & Inspiring
I went into the course a bit skeptical of the benefits of Scrum, having seen some painful attempts at integration before. After this class, I realize I had a misconception of what Scrum is, and see so much benefit it can bring to an organization. This class heavily centered around the value that a PO and Scrum Team can bring, and gave solid advice and examples of how to be accountable and build trust with stakeholders. Greg was excellent. I can't wait to begin utilizing what I learned here in my own workplace.
Apr 28, 2021
Great class
Greg had excellent energy and enthusiasm for Scrum. I feel like I understand all the roles and how they work together much better after taking this class.
Apr 27, 2021
Very Positive Experience
Greg was great. Very detailed and realistic scenarios. Felt very confident moving forward.
Apr 19, 2021
Great presentation of Scrum framework and practice
I really enjoyed Greg Crown's class and how he presented the information. Having had some Scrum experience in the past, it was good to get a refresher as well as learn some of the changes that have occurred. A lot of the examples and the group work really helped reinforce the concepts to help apply them to our day-to-day jobs.
Apr 14, 2021
Outstanding Experience
I fully recommend the Responsive Advisors training. It was a very engaging and hands-on experience. Gregory Crown conducted the session with mastery and professionalism. It was very much appreciated! - Daniela
Mar 30, 2021
Highly recommended PSM I class
I joined this class with zero Scrum experience and very little knowledge. During the class, Gregory, our teacher, was kind, funny and detailed on his explanations helping my learning process. His experience definitely enriched the class. This was a virtual class that is in itself a challenging environment but again, I had a great experience that I highly recommend. Gregory was sensible to everybody's needs and able to combine our different levels of knowledge and experience. The tasks and group discussions were also a great part of my learning. Thank you.
Mar 24, 2021
Greg was awesome
Greg was awesome! He really went out of his way to make the class engaging. The best online class I have attended would recommend 10/10 :)
Mar 23, 2021
Exceeded my expectations
This class by far exceeded my expectations! I thought it would be difficult to sit in a virtual learning session for two days. Greg was probably one of the best trainers (if not the best) trainer I’ve every had. He kept it up beat, collaborative, engaging, and fun! He really made the class what it was.
Mar 21, 2021
No rock of mental block will be left unturned
I like how the link between different notions from the Scrum guide were outlined and linked together in a holistic fashion. It made it easier for me to remember and understand them, as well as triggering thoughts about their application in the students' specific contexts. Greg is not trying to teach you the steps to becoming a perfect Product Owner but rather give you the tools and his experience's insights to come into your own using the Scrum framework. We had a dynamic and talkative group and he addressed our concerns and questions in details and with relevant examples. No rock of mental block was left unturned. I highly recommend his class to anyone struggling to understand how accountabilities, events and artifacts work together towards agile product management.
Mar 19, 2021
Grasping PSPO Concept
Grasping PSPO Concept
The interactive approach of the class helps participants clearly grasp the complex concepts of the Product Owner role. The presentations used in the class were likewise very helpful. For an online class, the instructor effectively conducted the class and the 2-day 8 hrs classes went by so fast. The instructor was very cognizant of student's welfare, very engaging, approachable, and takes extra effort to clarify student's questions. Overall, this is a great class in preparing for the assessment.
Mar 12, 2021
Great course for learn the new way of…
Great course for learn the new way of work!
Mar 11, 2021
Excellent Class
Excellent Class, really enjoy the dynamics and the examples provided by Greg.
Mar 7, 2021
Enjoyable class, fantastic instructor
As someone with minimal knowledge of Scrum, Greg did a great job explaining the core concepts. The class materials were well presented, with lots of humour mixed in along the way! I especially enjoyed participating in the breakout sessions with other class participants as they helped to reinforce the learning.
Feb 25, 2021
Exceptional, fun, thought-provoking course!
The course was organized and run extremely well by Greg Crown, eliciting participation and thinking from all attendees to facilitate learning. The course covered all the information that is needed to take the PSM exam, but more importantly, provided a strong understanding of how to really be a scrum master. One of the simulations of a case study was exceptional, driving home the learning in a way I will always remember.
Feb 23, 2021
This class was well structured and very…
This class was well structured and very helpful in preparing for the exam. We got a lot of real world examples, and worked in small teams to come up with solutions of our own. It was a very interactive and educational experience that I would recommend to anyone looking to learn scrum.
I have been wanting to do scrum training for a long time, but could never find a class close enough to go. The online option finally made it available for me and I feel that I got just as much out of it as I would have out of an on site training, maybe a bit more.
Dec 15, 2020
Well Taught Class
Well Taught Class
Nov 25, 2020
Great class
Great class. Mind blowing. Real eye opener.
Nov 17, 2020
The ideal (virtual) class for PSM
Even though the class was fully virtual due to Covid19 - Greg managed to make the best out of this class by combining theory with real life business cases, team assignments, at a good pace and a really good portion of humor.
If you're looking for a complete course without being overwhelmed and that helps you really understand the whole SCRUM thinking, would definitely recommend! Thanks Greg!
Nov 9, 2020
I loved the Class the instructors were…
I loved the Class the instructors were fun and very knowledgeable!
Nov 9, 2020
Scrum Fundamentals review
I took the Scrum Fundamentals training and overall, it was a great experience. Very professional instructors and the follow up and website are also very useful
Nov 9, 2020
The class was great
The class was great, Russell and Greg were very patient, helpful and explained the terms, answered all our questions as many times as needed to ensure we fully understood. One aspect I would change is the 1st day. I felt that we spent too much time on introducing ourselves and preparing for the learning experience. One aspect I would keep: the working agreement and revisiting it at the start of every day.
Oct 17, 2020
Thank you, Russell!
An excellent training course. The trainer is fluent in the material, applies teaching practices that allow the trainees to remain involved in the learning process at all times. The atmosphere at the training is open, working and fun! Cool!
Oct 17, 2020
Very knowledgeable trainers
Very knowledgeable trainers, good atmosphere of fun and learning, good pace. Excellent opportunity to experience theory in action.
Sep 23, 2020
Great class
This class was very helpful in understanding and learning how to use Scrum. The class was very interactive and made it easy to stay concentrated on the material.
Sep 18, 2020
Great class - I can recommend to others
Great class; good real world instruction with a clear ability to connect Scrum Foundations to the purpose and defined outcomes. I would recommend to others!
Aug 24, 2020
Great Class
Great Class
This class was truly beneficial in my desire to gain more understanding of the requirements of a Scrum Master. I would attend classes by these instructors again.
Courses taught by Gregory
Applying Professional Scrum
Professional Agile Leadership - Essentials
Professional Agile Leadership - Evidence Based Management
Professional Scrum Master
Professional Scrum Master - Advanced
Professional Scrum Master and Professional Scrum Product Owner
Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills
Professional Scrum Product Owner
Other Services by Gregory
- Coaching/Consulting
- Private Courses
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Professional Scrum Trainer
Professional Scrum Master I
Professional Scrum Master II
Professional Scrum Master III
Professional Scrum Product Owner I
Professional Scrum Product Owner II
Professional Scrum Product Owner III
Professional Agile Leadership I
Professional Agile Leadership - Evidence-Based Management
Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills
Gregory's Classes
Professional Scrum Master - Advanced
Trainer:
Jeff Maleski
Partner:
Responsive Advisors
Attended:
Oct 5-6, 2020
Professional Agile Leadership - Essentials
Trainer:
Robert Pieper
Partner:
Responsive Advisors
Attended:
Apr 19-20, 2021
Professional Agile Leadership - Evidence Based Management
Trainer:
Blake McMillan
Partner:
Improving
Attended:
May 18, 2023
Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills
Trainers:
Todd Miller, Ryan Ripley
Partner:
Agile for Humans
Attended:
Jul 26, 2023