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Jeff Maleski
Dec 2, 2020
As a new PO
As a new PO for my company, I have been practicing Agile and Scrum for 6 months, however, I didn't understand the WHY until after I took this class. I would suggest an excercise where the PO's refine an actual backlog to gain experience on breaking down stories.
Cody
Dec 1, 2020
Engaging and informative interactive training
Good overview of the basics, with activities and group work to keep it engaging and fun! Good prep for the exam.
Christine York
Nov 28, 2020
Nice welcome to the world of Scrum
2 days of introduction to Agility, Scrum and Product Ownership.A lively, interesting course with lots of interactivity, group activities, and insigths.
Jeff has been a nice host during these two days, always eager to make things as transparent as possible, eager to share his experience and available to anwer our questions.
Jean Paul Girault
Nov 24, 2020
An Excellent Introduction and Exploration of the Product Owner Role
Jeff presented the materials in a clear and concise manner. I was happy to get validation that some of the practices I am already using fit with the formal process, even though I have not had formal training until now, and to learn about some other tactics and facets of the framework I can use going forward in my product owner position.
The 'virtual' aspect of the presentation was superb. There were never any technical issues, all class members were able to be heard clearly, all breakouts and collaborative activities occurred seamlessly.
Adam Wilkinson
Nov 24, 2020
Jeff did a great job of providing insight into the role of a Product Owner
Jeff did a great job of providing examples to explain the course material and was able to break it down where anyone could grasp the information. This included an introduction to Scrum, usage of the scrumguide and many slides on what the individual roles of Scrum members entails and how to be an effective Product Owner.
Adam White
Oct 3, 2020
Training was very engaging
Training was very engaging. Jeff facilitated the group exercises well and made learning fun. The format where trainees collaborated in teams worked well even though it was Zoom breakout sessions.
Jayanthi Subbian
Jun 29, 2020
Training has been top notch
The training so far has been outstanding. I find the self-paced learning path material very applicable. However, I would like to see more real-world examples and case studies in it.
I took a class with Responsive Advisors, which was well-worth the money. The instructor was incredibly knowledgeable and personal. The visuals and the slide decks supported the discussion and interaction, rather than the other way around. If possible, anyone pursuing certification ought to try to get into a class and take advantage of the expertise and group atmosphere.
Matthew Lewis
Jun 4, 2020
One of the best workshops I’ve attended
Great facilitation exercises were conducted as part of the workshop. These exercises definitely help anyone to be better scrum master
Ali Merchant
Jun 3, 2020
Great Course for Growing as a Scrum Master
Jeff Maleski brought great energy to our class. He led us through numerous thought-provoking activities that were intended to push our boundaries as Scrum Masters. Thank you, Jeff!
Marshall Keppel
Jun 2, 2020
Excellent training experience
Excellent remote training experience! Jeff Maleski did an excellent job engaging us with Scrum and brought real-world examples into the virtual classroom. The exercises were thought-provoking and helped drive better understanding. He did a great job helping us understand the "why" behind the Scrum process framework. I would absolutely take another class from Jeff and highly recommend him!
Jerry Foster
Apr 12, 2020
I was very impressed with the how well…
I was very impressed with the how well this class was run in a remote setting. Jeff did a really good job of teaching and engaging everyone in the class. The group discussions were helpful in reinforcing the class material.
Kim D.
Mar 23, 2020
The instructor is very knowledgeable…
The instructor is very knowledgeable about the subject and is very patient to answer all of our questions.
Karen Lee
Feb 5, 2020
I really enjoyed this class
I really enjoyed this class and the format it was presented in. For me, I learn and retain much more through in class training and participation.
I appreciated the fact that Jeff was very clear and straight forward. I look forward to taking another class.
Malissa Chartier
Jan 29, 2020
Outstanding Scrum Master training experience!
I took Jeff Maleski's Professional Scrum Master I training class in Seattle with a co-worker and cannot emphasize enough how useful, insightful, and chock full of tips and examples it was filled with. The class size was nice and small (6 total students; two from Starbucks, two from a large local law firm, and my co-worker and I), which gave us a lot of time for questions regarding specific situations and challenges we've seen as Scrum Masters within our respective organizations.
Jeff's willingness to take questions at any time, his good humor, and his keen storytelling ability helped us all really get into the course materials. And he didn't just make us memorize things... he took the time to role-play with us during our exercises and put us in the hot seat, much like we'll see during our day-to-day work life.
I walked away from the class feeling empowered, excited, and ready to get back to work and applying what I've learned to help our team. I can't say enough good things about Jeff and the class itself.
Jon Delmendo
Jan 15, 2020
Excellent Course with Practical Learning
I had read Essential Scrum, The Scrum Guide and been working with my company to implement Agile methodology for over a year. Still, nothing was better for understanding what Scrum is, how it is used and what my role within it would be than sitting through this class. In addition to just reviewing the training material, talking through specifics with the class and going through live exercises really crystallizes what it is and how it can be used.
Ian Fyall
Jan 15, 2020
The information provided was very…
The information provided was very useful. The trainer did a great job of distilling it down to real world examples that helped me understand the value of the information. I would definitely recommend it to anyone working in Agile as a PO/TPM. I look forward to taking additional training.
Stefan Hadfield
Dec 20, 2019
Good course
Good course. Jeff Maleski is very professional trainer.
Viktor Podgorniy
Aug 16, 2019
Jeff Bubolz and Jeff Maleski did a…
Jeff Bubolz and Jeff Maleski did a great job leading our organization through this informative and engaging foundational training class.
It was good to get a chance to put Scrum principles directly into practice over the 2-day course.
Bill Wagner
Apr 16, 2019
It was an amazing experience with Jeff…
It was an amazing experience with Jeff Bubolz and his partners. I would recommend this class to everyone who wants to learn advanced skills of Scrum Master area.
Hicham Hajar
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Jeff's Bio
Over the past 15 years I’ve grown skills in both Game Design & Application Development fulfilling specialties like Software Developer, Business Analyst, Quality Engineer, Scrum Master, Product Owner and Agile Coach. In addition, I’ve previously served as a Signal Officer with the Wisconsin Army National Guard. I’m passionate about helping others as a coach and trainer on their journey towards mastery of Scrum and building an Agile mindset.
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Dec 2, 2020
As a new PO
As a new PO for my company, I have been practicing Agile and Scrum for 6 months, however, I didn't understand the WHY until after I took this class. I would suggest an excercise where the PO's refine an actual backlog to gain experience on breaking down stories.
Cody
Dec 1, 2020
Engaging and informative interactive training
Good overview of the basics, with activities and group work to keep it engaging and fun! Good prep for the exam.
Christine York
Nov 28, 2020
Nice welcome to the world of Scrum
2 days of introduction to Agility, Scrum and Product Ownership.A lively, interesting course with lots of interactivity, group activities, and insigths.
Jeff has been a nice host during these two days, always eager to make things as transparent as possible, eager to share his experience and available to anwer our questions.
Jean Paul Girault
Nov 24, 2020
An Excellent Introduction and Exploration of the Product Owner Role
Jeff presented the materials in a clear and concise manner. I was happy to get validation that some of the practices I am already using fit with the formal process, even though I have not had formal training until now, and to learn about some other tactics and facets of the framework I can use going forward in my product owner position.
The 'virtual' aspect of the presentation was superb. There were never any technical issues, all class members were able to be heard clearly, all breakouts and collaborative activities occurred seamlessly.
Adam Wilkinson
Nov 24, 2020
Jeff did a great job of providing insight into the role of a Product Owner
Jeff did a great job of providing examples to explain the course material and was able to break it down where anyone could grasp the information. This included an introduction to Scrum, usage of the scrumguide and many slides on what the individual roles of Scrum members entails and how to be an effective Product Owner.
Adam White
Oct 3, 2020
Training was very engaging
Training was very engaging. Jeff facilitated the group exercises well and made learning fun. The format where trainees collaborated in teams worked well even though it was Zoom breakout sessions.
Jayanthi Subbian
Jun 29, 2020
Training has been top notch
The training so far has been outstanding. I find the self-paced learning path material very applicable. However, I would like to see more real-world examples and case studies in it.
I took a class with Responsive Advisors, which was well-worth the money. The instructor was incredibly knowledgeable and personal. The visuals and the slide decks supported the discussion and interaction, rather than the other way around. If possible, anyone pursuing certification ought to try to get into a class and take advantage of the expertise and group atmosphere.
Matthew Lewis
Jun 4, 2020
One of the best workshops I’ve attended
Great facilitation exercises were conducted as part of the workshop. These exercises definitely help anyone to be better scrum master
Ali Merchant
Jun 3, 2020
Great Course for Growing as a Scrum Master
Jeff Maleski brought great energy to our class. He led us through numerous thought-provoking activities that were intended to push our boundaries as Scrum Masters. Thank you, Jeff!
Marshall Keppel
Jun 2, 2020
Excellent training experience
Excellent remote training experience! Jeff Maleski did an excellent job engaging us with Scrum and brought real-world examples into the virtual classroom. The exercises were thought-provoking and helped drive better understanding. He did a great job helping us understand the "why" behind the Scrum process framework. I would absolutely take another class from Jeff and highly recommend him!
Jerry Foster
Apr 12, 2020
I was very impressed with the how well…
I was very impressed with the how well this class was run in a remote setting. Jeff did a really good job of teaching and engaging everyone in the class. The group discussions were helpful in reinforcing the class material.
Kim D.
Mar 23, 2020
The instructor is very knowledgeable…
The instructor is very knowledgeable about the subject and is very patient to answer all of our questions.
Karen Lee
Feb 5, 2020
I really enjoyed this class
I really enjoyed this class and the format it was presented in. For me, I learn and retain much more through in class training and participation.
I appreciated the fact that Jeff was very clear and straight forward. I look forward to taking another class.
Malissa Chartier
Jan 29, 2020
Outstanding Scrum Master training experience!
I took Jeff Maleski's Professional Scrum Master I training class in Seattle with a co-worker and cannot emphasize enough how useful, insightful, and chock full of tips and examples it was filled with. The class size was nice and small (6 total students; two from Starbucks, two from a large local law firm, and my co-worker and I), which gave us a lot of time for questions regarding specific situations and challenges we've seen as Scrum Masters within our respective organizations.
Jeff's willingness to take questions at any time, his good humor, and his keen storytelling ability helped us all really get into the course materials. And he didn't just make us memorize things... he took the time to role-play with us during our exercises and put us in the hot seat, much like we'll see during our day-to-day work life.
I walked away from the class feeling empowered, excited, and ready to get back to work and applying what I've learned to help our team. I can't say enough good things about Jeff and the class itself.
Jon Delmendo
Jan 15, 2020
Excellent Course with Practical Learning
I had read Essential Scrum, The Scrum Guide and been working with my company to implement Agile methodology for over a year. Still, nothing was better for understanding what Scrum is, how it is used and what my role within it would be than sitting through this class. In addition to just reviewing the training material, talking through specifics with the class and going through live exercises really crystallizes what it is and how it can be used.
Ian Fyall
Jan 15, 2020
The information provided was very…
The information provided was very useful. The trainer did a great job of distilling it down to real world examples that helped me understand the value of the information. I would definitely recommend it to anyone working in Agile as a PO/TPM. I look forward to taking additional training.
Stefan Hadfield
Dec 20, 2019
Good course
Good course. Jeff Maleski is very professional trainer.
Viktor Podgorniy
Aug 16, 2019
Jeff Bubolz and Jeff Maleski did a…
Jeff Bubolz and Jeff Maleski did a great job leading our organization through this informative and engaging foundational training class.
It was good to get a chance to put Scrum principles directly into practice over the 2-day course.
Bill Wagner
Apr 16, 2019
It was an amazing experience with Jeff…
It was an amazing experience with Jeff Bubolz and his partners. I would recommend this class to everyone who wants to learn advanced skills of Scrum Master area.
Hicham Hajar
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A lot of people are trying to do agile without being agile. But what does that mean and why should you care?
Jun 1, 2020
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Research suggests that reaching true mastery of a field requires 10,000 hours of deliberate practice. What exactly is needed to grow passion and perseverance to endure such an effort?
Mar 9, 2020
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