Gregory Fontaine
Agorax（合同会社アゴラックス）
Languages
- Japanese
- English
- French
Japan
Reviews
What students say about Gregory
Feb 26, 2025
It was so interactive
It was so interactive, immersive, and insightful.
Feb 24, 2025
実践的なコースでした！
成果を出すために欠かす事ができないプロセスを実践的に勉強することができた。共感でき、コンフィデンスがある問題を特定し、様々な手法で仮説を形式化し、そしてソリューションを決定し、仮説検証を行う。「The Truth Curveのちょうどいいバランスの投資」は実践的でScrum Teamと議論する内容となるだろうと思いました。
Jan 31, 2025
Realized I'm struggling in a right way
In recent years, I have been struggling to find a way on how me and my members should act within the scrum. I wasn't sure if we are heading in a right way, but with what we have experienced within the course, I now am confident that we are struggling in a right way.
And of course I have gained many new knowledge as well, which I'm excited to apply against my project in the near future.
Thank you so much !
Sep 4, 2024
Excellent
The Excersises it helped to remember the concepts .
Aug 21, 2024
Advance PSM Training
The two-day training was very meaningful for me.
Jun 1, 2024
スクラムの基本について楽しく学べました
スクラムの基本について楽しく学べました。
受講者同士のディスカッションにより、自身の考えがよりブラッシュアップできたように思います。
職場でアジャイル、スクラムを実践しているけれど、どこか体系的に学習をしたことが無かったので「このやり方が正しいのか...」と頭を悩ませることが多かったです。
この研修を受講することで、スクラム・スクラムマスターの基本の考え方を学びました。
職場で実践するにあたってスクラムマスターが意識すべきこととスクラムは軽量なフレームワークであり、なぜ軽量になっているかということを自分の中に落とし込むことができました。
May 2, 2024
Great communication and extensive experience
ネイティブレベルの日本語でトレーニングをしていただけ、コミュニケーションをしっかりとることができた。
質問の回答も多くの経験に裏打ちされたものであり、適格であった。
Apr 25, 2024
To know that there's still people fighting hard to get scrum working
Most of the things I believe I know before I joined the class. But it's still a bless to listen to different people interpret those ideas and to know that there's still people fighting hard to make it work. This alone is worth an annual training/refresh.
Feb 5, 2024
The Essence of Scrum Mastery
Based on the Scrum Values, the Scrum Master's options will help us to think of ways to remove obstacles that impede progress, depending on the situation at the time. We now understand that these activities will lead the project to success.
Sep 9, 2023
interactive session
interactive session
Aug 31, 2023
Really interesting and engaging training!
Training was really interesting and engaging. Gregory did not only provide academic knowledge but also challenged us and set up motivating discussion topics to make us think for ourselves about what Scrum and Scrum mastering were really about.
He was also able to answer our very concrete questions thanks to his experience so it was a very fruitful training.
Aug 30, 2023
First formal Scrum training
This was my first formal Scrum training, and I was not disappointed. The trainer ran the sessions diligently, demonstrated his knowledge of Scrum and related topics, and also the sessions worked well thanks to the way in which participants were able to actively participate.
The only minor gripe I had was that the big post-it sheets we were sticking stickies on blocked ones' view of the big presentation screen, so such impediment had to be frequently dealt with.
Aug 30, 2023
Interactive and dynamic PSM training
Was a dynamic, interactive and motivating training.
Gregory took the time to give us concrete examples for whichever questions we had, ensured that we understood correctly each of the topics / concepts / values of Scrum.
Thanks again Greg for helping us to have a much better understanding at what is Scrum! :)
Aug 23, 2023
Good balance
It provides a great overview of PO and the content is in structure.
The class is mixed with presentation and workshop.
Learn knowledge from presentation and share opinion with group members through workshop.
Good balance.
Jun 9, 2023
Now that we have a much better…
Now that we have a much better understanding of why we should do Scrum, we are more confident in the development of our team and our product.
Mar 28, 2023
実践的なスクラムを学べる！
現在の業務で既にスクラムを実施していました。今までに悩んでいたことなども研修の中で学ぶことができたので、実践的なスクラムやスクラムマスターの行動を知ることができました。
Mar 24, 2023
Who should receive this training?
Through this training I was able to learn the basics of Scrum Master. You should take this training if you are walking as a Scrum Master.
What should a Scrum Master tell developers?
What is the leadership of a Scrum Master?
Why is one Product Owner better than the other?
How should a Scrum Master behave when he/she encounters obstacles?
Your participation in this training will lead to the development of your team in no small measure.
Knowledge from an instructor with Scrum experience will be beneficial.
Mar 8, 2023
The best use of two days to learn Scrum and have fun
I highly recommend this training course, which closely follows the Scrum Guide material while incorporating a variety of exercises and real-life examples shared among participants, making the subject matter engaging and memorable. Our trainer, Gregory, proved to be a true Scrum Master with extensive experience, which greatly enhanced our understanding of the material. Given that Scrum is founded on empiricism, where learning transpires through experience, Gregory's guidance and expertise were invaluable in teaching me Scrum well.
Mar 3, 2023
Sophisticated and pragmatic lectures
They provided very rare opportunity of the professional scrum lectures in full Japanese, not only explaining about the definitions of framework, but also trying to change the parcitipant's way of thinking through a lot of group works.
About Gregory
Gregory Fontaine is a Professional Scrum Trainer and founder of Agorax, where he is committed to causing positive change, and helping organizations uncover better ways of working and outlearning their competitors. Gregory is the first Japanese speaking Professional Scrum Trainer and is on a mission to improve the understanding of Scrum and to expand its use in Japan.
Gregory has 13 years of experience with Scrum as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, Consultant, Coach, Trainer, QA Manager and Director in various industries including software product development, pharmaceutical and insurance. He has trained and led change in Europe, North America and Asia and speaks French, English and Japanese fluently.
More about Gregory and Agorax: www.agorax.jp
What students say about Gregory
Feb 26, 2025
It was so interactive
It was so interactive, immersive, and insightful.
Feb 24, 2025
実践的なコースでした！
成果を出すために欠かす事ができないプロセスを実践的に勉強することができた。共感でき、コンフィデンスがある問題を特定し、様々な手法で仮説を形式化し、そしてソリューションを決定し、仮説検証を行う。「The Truth Curveのちょうどいいバランスの投資」は実践的でScrum Teamと議論する内容となるだろうと思いました。
Jan 31, 2025
Realized I'm struggling in a right way
In recent years, I have been struggling to find a way on how me and my members should act within the scrum. I wasn't sure if we are heading in a right way, but with what we have experienced within the course, I now am confident that we are struggling in a right way.
And of course I have gained many new knowledge as well, which I'm excited to apply against my project in the near future.
Thank you so much !
Sep 4, 2024
Excellent
The Excersises it helped to remember the concepts .
Aug 21, 2024
Advance PSM Training
The two-day training was very meaningful for me.
Jun 1, 2024
スクラムの基本について楽しく学べました
スクラムの基本について楽しく学べました。
受講者同士のディスカッションにより、自身の考えがよりブラッシュアップできたように思います。
職場でアジャイル、スクラムを実践しているけれど、どこか体系的に学習をしたことが無かったので「このやり方が正しいのか...」と頭を悩ませることが多かったです。
この研修を受講することで、スクラム・スクラムマスターの基本の考え方を学びました。
職場で実践するにあたってスクラムマスターが意識すべきこととスクラムは軽量なフレームワークであり、なぜ軽量になっているかということを自分の中に落とし込むことができました。
May 2, 2024
Great communication and extensive experience
ネイティブレベルの日本語でトレーニングをしていただけ、コミュニケーションをしっかりとることができた。
質問の回答も多くの経験に裏打ちされたものであり、適格であった。
Apr 25, 2024
To know that there's still people fighting hard to get scrum working
Most of the things I believe I know before I joined the class. But it's still a bless to listen to different people interpret those ideas and to know that there's still people fighting hard to make it work. This alone is worth an annual training/refresh.
Feb 5, 2024
The Essence of Scrum Mastery
Based on the Scrum Values, the Scrum Master's options will help us to think of ways to remove obstacles that impede progress, depending on the situation at the time. We now understand that these activities will lead the project to success.
Sep 9, 2023
interactive session
interactive session
Aug 31, 2023
Really interesting and engaging training!
Training was really interesting and engaging. Gregory did not only provide academic knowledge but also challenged us and set up motivating discussion topics to make us think for ourselves about what Scrum and Scrum mastering were really about.
He was also able to answer our very concrete questions thanks to his experience so it was a very fruitful training.
Aug 30, 2023
First formal Scrum training
This was my first formal Scrum training, and I was not disappointed. The trainer ran the sessions diligently, demonstrated his knowledge of Scrum and related topics, and also the sessions worked well thanks to the way in which participants were able to actively participate.
The only minor gripe I had was that the big post-it sheets we were sticking stickies on blocked ones' view of the big presentation screen, so such impediment had to be frequently dealt with.
Aug 30, 2023
Interactive and dynamic PSM training
Was a dynamic, interactive and motivating training.
Gregory took the time to give us concrete examples for whichever questions we had, ensured that we understood correctly each of the topics / concepts / values of Scrum.
Thanks again Greg for helping us to have a much better understanding at what is Scrum! :)
Aug 23, 2023
Good balance
It provides a great overview of PO and the content is in structure.
The class is mixed with presentation and workshop.
Learn knowledge from presentation and share opinion with group members through workshop.
Good balance.
Jun 9, 2023
Now that we have a much better…
Now that we have a much better understanding of why we should do Scrum, we are more confident in the development of our team and our product.
Mar 28, 2023
実践的なスクラムを学べる！
現在の業務で既にスクラムを実施していました。今までに悩んでいたことなども研修の中で学ぶことができたので、実践的なスクラムやスクラムマスターの行動を知ることができました。
Mar 24, 2023
Who should receive this training?
Through this training I was able to learn the basics of Scrum Master. You should take this training if you are walking as a Scrum Master.
What should a Scrum Master tell developers?
What is the leadership of a Scrum Master?
Why is one Product Owner better than the other?
How should a Scrum Master behave when he/she encounters obstacles?
Your participation in this training will lead to the development of your team in no small measure.
Knowledge from an instructor with Scrum experience will be beneficial.
Mar 8, 2023
The best use of two days to learn Scrum and have fun
I highly recommend this training course, which closely follows the Scrum Guide material while incorporating a variety of exercises and real-life examples shared among participants, making the subject matter engaging and memorable. Our trainer, Gregory, proved to be a true Scrum Master with extensive experience, which greatly enhanced our understanding of the material. Given that Scrum is founded on empiricism, where learning transpires through experience, Gregory's guidance and expertise were invaluable in teaching me Scrum well.
Mar 3, 2023
Sophisticated and pragmatic lectures
They provided very rare opportunity of the professional scrum lectures in full Japanese, not only explaining about the definitions of framework, but also trying to change the parcitipant's way of thinking through a lot of group works.
Courses taught by Gregory
Professional Agile Leadership - Essentials
Professional Scrum Master
Professional Scrum Master - Advanced
Professional Scrum Product Owner
Professional Product Discovery and Validation
Other Services by Gregory
- Coaching/Consulting
- Private Courses
Upcoming Classes by Gregory
See all upcoming classes
Live Virtual
Date: Jun 5-6, 2025
Language: Japanese
Class Format: Traditional
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Asia/Tokyo
Live Virtual
Date: Jun 23-24, 2025
Language: Japanese
Class Format: Traditional
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Asia/Tokyo
Live Virtual
Date: Aug 25-26, 2025
Language: Japanese
Class Format: Traditional
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Asia/Tokyo
Live Virtual
Date: Sep 11, 2025
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Asia/Tokyo
Live Virtual
Date: Sep 12, 2025
Language: Japanese
Class Format: Traditional
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Asia/Tokyo
Live Virtual
Date: Sep 25-26, 2025
Language: Japanese
Class Format: Traditional
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Asia/Tokyo
Live Virtual
Date: Nov 20-21, 2025
Language: Japanese
Class Format: Traditional
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Asia/Tokyo
Live Virtual
Date: Dec 4-5, 2025
Language: Japanese
Class Format: Traditional
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Asia/Tokyo
Live Virtual
Date: Dec 18-19, 2025
Language: Japanese
Class Format: Traditional
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Asia/Tokyo
Live Virtual
Date: Mar 18-19, 2026
Language: Kannada
Class Format: Traditional
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Asia/Tokyo
Latest Blogs by Gregory
See all blogsGregory's Certifications and Licenses
Professional Scrum Trainer
Professional Product Discovery and Validation
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
Gregory's Classes
Professional Scrum Master
Trainers:
Nagesh Sharma, Dr. Shirley Santiago
Partner:
Flow Sphere
Attended:
May 8-9, 2021
Professional Scrum Product Owner
Trainer:
Arunvignesh Ramakrishnan
Partner:
tryScrum
Attended:
Apr 8-9, 2023
Professional Scrum Master - Advanced
Trainer:
Piyush Rahate
Partner:
Agilemania
Attended:
Aug 16-17, 2023
Professional Agile Leadership - Essentials
Trainer:
John Coleman
Partner:
Orderly Disruption Limited
Attended:
Feb 26-28, 2024
Professional Product Discovery and Validation
Trainer:
Sanjay Saini
Partner:
Agile Ways of Working
Attended:
Oct 19, 2024
Professional Scrum Product Owner - Advanced
Trainer:
Venkatesh Rajamani
Partner:
tryScrum
Attended:
May 10-11, 2025