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Apr 2, 2021
Great class
Great class. I was a little nervous as someone who had never experienced Scrum before. All of my fears were alleviated once I got into the class!
Great for all levels of Scrum knowledge
Patrick Daggett
Mar 27, 2021
Great Course
I really enjoyed the course and learned a lot. Jim is a great instructor and the material is so engaging.
MA
Feb 26, 2021
I got so much out of this course
I got so much out of this course! I took the Professional Scrum Foundations course last year and this was a great course to build on top of that learning and take things to a deeper level. Jim did a great job keeping us on course while allowing for plenty of class participation, engagement, and discussion as we worked our way through tough questions. At the end of each day, the class provided feedback and it was awesome to see how Jim adapted and really listened to our feedback requests. Each class was well prepared and flowed nicely from topic to topic. I loved all of the learning activities and was pleasantly surprised with how smoothly and collaborative it was as a remote course. I'm walking away with several experiments I want to try out with my Scrum Team and feel inspired to keep growing my skills. Thank you!!
Ashley
Jan 25, 2021
Chris and Jim are amazing coaches
Chris and Jim are amazing coaches. Their class was full of engagement, personal examples and positive energy. I would definitely recommend them as trainers for PSPO-A class!
Artsem Lashchonau
Jan 21, 2021
The class content was astounding and…
The class content was astounding and Jim was an amazing instructor! I learned a lot and felt like I got to share a few things with others as well. I had high hopes for what I would learn and between an amazing curriculum and a great instructor, I was blown away before the first day ended.
Amy Huizenga
Dec 30, 2020
Great content combined with excellent…
Great content combined with excellent team exercises.
Joseph Gallenstein
Dec 18, 2020
the course material was well designed…
the course material was well designed to help understand the concepts in just 4 days.
M Rahman
Dec 18, 2020
Jim did a wonderful job of presenting…
Jim did a wonderful job of presenting the course work and providing practical applications of it.
TJ Modlin
Dec 7, 2020
Really engaging and well put together!
Really engaging and well put together. This course not only teaches you the fundamentals of Scrum, but also delves into relevant topics of discussion and food for thought surrounding teamwork in general.
Ada
Dec 4, 2020
Great Class
I learned a lot and enjoyed the class. The instructors did a great job at keeping it interesting despite having to do it online.
Torkel Ersdal
Nov 17, 2020
Great class and enjoyed the…
Great class and enjoyed the conversations. The team really took to the personal situational talk and the trainers were able to not only keep us engaged but make it so much fun.
Ryan Lowe
Nov 13, 2020
Great work!
After taking a bootcamp at WozU that included Agile training, I was left wanting more knowledge on Agile. Jim and Martin did a fantastic job of explaining the concepts and matching them with relevant examples from our industry. They built a confidence in their knowledge base that is super tough to be pessimistic about! The format was wonderful and built in a manner such to grab and hold the attention of students. I was terrifically impressed with the full course.
Zeb Donnell
Nov 13, 2020
JIM SAMMONS & MARTIN HINSHELWOOD - The Duo
JIM SAMMONS & MARTIN HINSHELWOOD - The Duo, Great pair of coaches for PAL-E & PSPO courses I got trained, with a very interactive environment during these tough times of staying remote, keeping each and every trainee engaged & lively conversations with write amount of break out sessions, real world scenario comparisons as they explained and SCRUM Framework & Professional Scrum competencies.
Ramgopal Mushini
Nov 9, 2020
PAL-e : a valuable class to start the agile evolution
I just experienced the power of Martin Hinshelwood & Jim Sammons during a PAL-e private training class. As a leader within an organization that is about to begin an agile evolution, I'll be honest - I was skeptical that our group would get much out of this training session; however, I was proven wrong after the first day. So much so that this class and its' content is now referenced in many of our other leadership meetings. Martin & Jim provided just the right amount of facilitation and guidance to help our group to open up and dig into topics that had been 'floating on the surface'. Our team knows we have a long road a head of us, but having the skills from the PAL-e class in our pockets makes the weight that we have to carry as leaders feel like less.
Lisa
Oct 13, 2020
Insightful, Educational, and Recommended!!
Attending the Virtual PSF Training wasvery insightful and educational. Some parts were fast paced and other areas were slower. THe variety of backgrounds that attended demonstrated how different an individual thinks. Chris and Lynzi were helpful as coordinators and SCRUM Masters. I would receommend this class for anyone who wants a grasp at the foundational and may be further their studies with SCRUM.
Pongnatee Wongthaweesap
Sep 18, 2020
Jim is a prepared, experienced, and exceptional instructor.
This course, taught by Jim Sammons, is really an excellent foundation for anyone working in a Scrum team. Jim was super prepared, had a ton of experiences to share and draw from, and taught the course with the goal of preparing participants for real life Scrum situations and scenarios, in addition to preparing them for the certification. I feel that Jim used the online tools available very well, and worked hard to be proactive on any issues, and to cover any downsides or weaknesses of the tools. It was immediately apparent the effort that Jim put into connecting with individual participants during this course. In COVID times, it's easy to forget the importance of finding new, creative ways to connect with faces over video chat, but it really made the course feel more real and more engaging. I really hope the next Scrum course I take has Jim as an instructor.
Evan Brothers
Aug 19, 2020
Informative, Interactive & Personalized!
Informative, Interactive & Personalized!
I thoroughly enjoyed the personal examples that both Jim Sammons & Chris Conlin shared - as well as their ability to involve the class for viewpoints across different industries. Although this was virtual (#covid) - I did not feel like the instructors or attendees missed a beat - we enjoyed break out sessions, discussions, and had the ability to utilize online tools for collaboration. I had been looking forward to this course for a while, and it did not disappoint!
Kristen Straub
Aug 7, 2020
The class was great
The class was great. The instructors were fun and energetic. I felt at ease asking questions and participating in a subject that I have never done.
The mural boards were fun, some of the frames did not lock in place so there was a tug of war game going on sometimes.
The side chatter in MS teams was a little distracting.
I had a great time. I learned a lot from the slides and breakouts. We all were given great pretest materials and other outlets to pursue our Scrum interests. I would recommend this class to all my peers.
Steve Applegate
Aug 7, 2020
Great class
Great class. A lot of information and virtual hands on experience.
Jim is a true servant leader. Answered my many questions before and after the class.
Doug Justice
Aug 4, 2020
Fun! Informative! Practical!
Jim & Rick did a wonderful job of providing a nice overview of the foundations of agile & scrum. By combining stories, theory and thoughtful classroom exercises, they took the words 'agile' and 'scrum' and made them real and practical. The hands-on exercises were easy to achieve even while learning virtually in a public class. I'm excited to bring this knowledge back to my team!
Lisa
Aug 1, 2020
Great course!
The teachers were fantastic. Clearly they enjoyed teaching the material and were very knowledgeable. I especially appreciated how much they drew from real-world experiences. I think they did a great job presenting an overview of all the topics and provided ample time to dive deeper into particularly relevant specifics when they came up.
Ben Davies
Jul 6, 2020
I like the schedule and way class was…
I like the schedule and way class was taught with real examples
Sri
Jun 29, 2020
Great glass, great trainers!
Great glass, great trainers! I thought Jim and Chris did a fantastic job of instilling the right mindset and knowledge into the students to set us up for success in our role as product owner (or supporting a product owner). Jim and Chris did a fantastic job of providing real world examples and application of the knowledge and skills shared with us. Looking forward to applying the information and skills learned.
Jonathan Williamson
May 8, 2020
Highly recommend this class
The class was very informative and interactive in nature.
Np
May 4, 2020
Great online course!!
Being able to complete the course virtually was such a plus. I was really happy to take the course over 4 half days instead of 2 long full days. It was a lot of information to take in and the half days prevented fatigue. The instructors did a great job!!
R. Jones
Jan 20, 2020
Jim kept the class engaged by utilizing…
Jim kept the class engaged by utilizing many hands on activities, from which I learn best. He was able to explain all the methodologies well, and had a great personality. Free breakfast and lunch was also a big plus.
Ryan Blouin
Jan 6, 2020
Scrum Training
Scrum Training
Jim Sammons made the class interesting and enjoyable. He blended theory and practice well, and enabled participants to inject their own experiences, to make the course very fulfilling. Highly recommend this course!
Scott Flood
Dec 23, 2019
Fun and Informative!
Jim's class was great, would recommend for a fun way to learn fundamentals of Scrum!
Maxwell Mathews
Dec 14, 2019
PSM1 class was great!
PSM1 class was great!! have a much clear concept on Scrum and the common misconcepts.
Barnali Saha
Dec 11, 2019
Jim is one of the best trainers I've…
Jim is one of the best trainers I've had in any course. The style, pace, and content of the course were perfect. I highly recommend the course and trainer.
Randy
Dec 11, 2019
The information was presented…
The information was presented excellent. Jim's teaching approach was well rounded and allowed the information to stick very well. My Mind was open even more and my understanding of Scrum has progressed immediately. I was able to take open assessments and feel 100% confident with my answer choices, which in return allowed me to pass with 100%. I plan to strive for the same when I take the official Certification Assessment. Thank you for all your mentoring, coaching and teaching Jim!!!
Ilya Agafonov
Nov 26, 2019
Jim did a great job of providing…
Jim did a great job of providing relevant examples throughout the course which helped reinforce the content.
Jon G
Nov 15, 2019
Few activities but longer in duration…
Few activities but longer in duration and depth could have been more beneficial
Kartik Srivastava
Nov 14, 2019
Excellent class
Mr. Sammons was very knowledgeable and the class was enjoyable. I was glad to see a mix of roles in the class. Mr. Sammons made the class enjoyable and taught with real world examples.
Thank you for the opportunity to take the PAL-e class.
Sincerely,
Rob
Rob
Nov 4, 2019
Agile Foundations
The PSF is an excellent class. Really engaging and self-explanatory compared to other process-based classes I've attended.
David Mowery
Oct 2, 2019
Jim's class was outstanding
Jim's class was outstanding. So much great information in the class, and Jim did an amazing job explaining it. My whole team was in the class and he was very responsive to all the specific questions we had on scrum and how we should be using it for our team. There was not one part of the class that I felt was not useful. The hands on activities were great and kept us all engage. I feel that we are now prepared to take this back and make the improvements and changes that we need for our team and talk to our organization about what we have learned. Couldn't ask for a more productive 2 days! I now can't wait to take the Product Owner class and learn more.
Jessica Clarke
Feb 13, 2019
Really Great Class
Jim was a fantastic teacher. I cannot stress enough how much I learned and how much it brought all my pieces of scrum knowledge together.
Daniel Combest
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Jim's Bio
My passion is helping people do work that matters with intention, happiness and impact. Throughout my career I have worked with clients of all sizes, industries and technologies and the common focus I bring to each role is “making people better.” I strive to help those around me improve through mentorship, training, workshops or just grabbing a coffee and lending an ear to their experiences. This focus on continued improvement and servant leadership is why I love what I do each day.
As a Professional Scrum Trainer at Scrum.org I bring my passion for agility to each of my training classes, workshops and conferences in support of the Scrum community at large.
In my spare time I enjoy making things out of wood, metal and other materials (like coffee). I enjoy hiking, board games, jigsaw puzzles and am usually listening to an audiobook or podcast.
Languages
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Apr 2, 2021
Great class
Great class. I was a little nervous as someone who had never experienced Scrum before. All of my fears were alleviated once I got into the class!
Great for all levels of Scrum knowledge
Patrick Daggett
Mar 27, 2021
Great Course
I really enjoyed the course and learned a lot. Jim is a great instructor and the material is so engaging.
MA
Feb 26, 2021
I got so much out of this course
I got so much out of this course! I took the Professional Scrum Foundations course last year and this was a great course to build on top of that learning and take things to a deeper level. Jim did a great job keeping us on course while allowing for plenty of class participation, engagement, and discussion as we worked our way through tough questions. At the end of each day, the class provided feedback and it was awesome to see how Jim adapted and really listened to our feedback requests. Each class was well prepared and flowed nicely from topic to topic. I loved all of the learning activities and was pleasantly surprised with how smoothly and collaborative it was as a remote course. I'm walking away with several experiments I want to try out with my Scrum Team and feel inspired to keep growing my skills. Thank you!!
Ashley
Jan 25, 2021
Chris and Jim are amazing coaches
Chris and Jim are amazing coaches. Their class was full of engagement, personal examples and positive energy. I would definitely recommend them as trainers for PSPO-A class!
Artsem Lashchonau
Jan 21, 2021
The class content was astounding and…
The class content was astounding and Jim was an amazing instructor! I learned a lot and felt like I got to share a few things with others as well. I had high hopes for what I would learn and between an amazing curriculum and a great instructor, I was blown away before the first day ended.
Amy Huizenga
Dec 30, 2020
Great content combined with excellent…
Great content combined with excellent team exercises.
Joseph Gallenstein
Dec 18, 2020
the course material was well designed…
the course material was well designed to help understand the concepts in just 4 days.
M Rahman
Dec 18, 2020
Jim did a wonderful job of presenting…
Jim did a wonderful job of presenting the course work and providing practical applications of it.
TJ Modlin
Dec 7, 2020
Really engaging and well put together!
Really engaging and well put together. This course not only teaches you the fundamentals of Scrum, but also delves into relevant topics of discussion and food for thought surrounding teamwork in general.
Ada
Dec 4, 2020
Great Class
I learned a lot and enjoyed the class. The instructors did a great job at keeping it interesting despite having to do it online.
Torkel Ersdal
Nov 17, 2020
Great class and enjoyed the…
Great class and enjoyed the conversations. The team really took to the personal situational talk and the trainers were able to not only keep us engaged but make it so much fun.
Ryan Lowe
Nov 13, 2020
Great work!
After taking a bootcamp at WozU that included Agile training, I was left wanting more knowledge on Agile. Jim and Martin did a fantastic job of explaining the concepts and matching them with relevant examples from our industry. They built a confidence in their knowledge base that is super tough to be pessimistic about! The format was wonderful and built in a manner such to grab and hold the attention of students. I was terrifically impressed with the full course.
Zeb Donnell
Nov 13, 2020
JIM SAMMONS & MARTIN HINSHELWOOD - The Duo
JIM SAMMONS & MARTIN HINSHELWOOD - The Duo, Great pair of coaches for PAL-E & PSPO courses I got trained, with a very interactive environment during these tough times of staying remote, keeping each and every trainee engaged & lively conversations with write amount of break out sessions, real world scenario comparisons as they explained and SCRUM Framework & Professional Scrum competencies.
Ramgopal Mushini
Nov 9, 2020
PAL-e : a valuable class to start the agile evolution
I just experienced the power of Martin Hinshelwood & Jim Sammons during a PAL-e private training class. As a leader within an organization that is about to begin an agile evolution, I'll be honest - I was skeptical that our group would get much out of this training session; however, I was proven wrong after the first day. So much so that this class and its' content is now referenced in many of our other leadership meetings. Martin & Jim provided just the right amount of facilitation and guidance to help our group to open up and dig into topics that had been 'floating on the surface'. Our team knows we have a long road a head of us, but having the skills from the PAL-e class in our pockets makes the weight that we have to carry as leaders feel like less.
Lisa
Oct 13, 2020
Insightful, Educational, and Recommended!!
Attending the Virtual PSF Training wasvery insightful and educational. Some parts were fast paced and other areas were slower. THe variety of backgrounds that attended demonstrated how different an individual thinks. Chris and Lynzi were helpful as coordinators and SCRUM Masters. I would receommend this class for anyone who wants a grasp at the foundational and may be further their studies with SCRUM.
Pongnatee Wongthaweesap
Sep 18, 2020
Jim is a prepared, experienced, and exceptional instructor.
This course, taught by Jim Sammons, is really an excellent foundation for anyone working in a Scrum team. Jim was super prepared, had a ton of experiences to share and draw from, and taught the course with the goal of preparing participants for real life Scrum situations and scenarios, in addition to preparing them for the certification. I feel that Jim used the online tools available very well, and worked hard to be proactive on any issues, and to cover any downsides or weaknesses of the tools. It was immediately apparent the effort that Jim put into connecting with individual participants during this course. In COVID times, it's easy to forget the importance of finding new, creative ways to connect with faces over video chat, but it really made the course feel more real and more engaging. I really hope the next Scrum course I take has Jim as an instructor.
Evan Brothers
Aug 19, 2020
Informative, Interactive & Personalized!
Informative, Interactive & Personalized!
I thoroughly enjoyed the personal examples that both Jim Sammons & Chris Conlin shared - as well as their ability to involve the class for viewpoints across different industries. Although this was virtual (#covid) - I did not feel like the instructors or attendees missed a beat - we enjoyed break out sessions, discussions, and had the ability to utilize online tools for collaboration. I had been looking forward to this course for a while, and it did not disappoint!
Kristen Straub
Aug 7, 2020
The class was great
The class was great. The instructors were fun and energetic. I felt at ease asking questions and participating in a subject that I have never done.
The mural boards were fun, some of the frames did not lock in place so there was a tug of war game going on sometimes.
The side chatter in MS teams was a little distracting.
I had a great time. I learned a lot from the slides and breakouts. We all were given great pretest materials and other outlets to pursue our Scrum interests. I would recommend this class to all my peers.
Steve Applegate
Aug 7, 2020
Great class
Great class. A lot of information and virtual hands on experience.
Jim is a true servant leader. Answered my many questions before and after the class.
Doug Justice
Aug 4, 2020
Fun! Informative! Practical!
Jim & Rick did a wonderful job of providing a nice overview of the foundations of agile & scrum. By combining stories, theory and thoughtful classroom exercises, they took the words 'agile' and 'scrum' and made them real and practical. The hands-on exercises were easy to achieve even while learning virtually in a public class. I'm excited to bring this knowledge back to my team!
Lisa
Aug 1, 2020
Great course!
The teachers were fantastic. Clearly they enjoyed teaching the material and were very knowledgeable. I especially appreciated how much they drew from real-world experiences. I think they did a great job presenting an overview of all the topics and provided ample time to dive deeper into particularly relevant specifics when they came up.
Ben Davies
Jul 6, 2020
I like the schedule and way class was…
I like the schedule and way class was taught with real examples
Sri
Jun 29, 2020
Great glass, great trainers!
Great glass, great trainers! I thought Jim and Chris did a fantastic job of instilling the right mindset and knowledge into the students to set us up for success in our role as product owner (or supporting a product owner). Jim and Chris did a fantastic job of providing real world examples and application of the knowledge and skills shared with us. Looking forward to applying the information and skills learned.
Jonathan Williamson
May 8, 2020
Highly recommend this class
The class was very informative and interactive in nature.
Np
May 4, 2020
Great online course!!
Being able to complete the course virtually was such a plus. I was really happy to take the course over 4 half days instead of 2 long full days. It was a lot of information to take in and the half days prevented fatigue. The instructors did a great job!!
R. Jones
Jan 20, 2020
Jim kept the class engaged by utilizing…
Jim kept the class engaged by utilizing many hands on activities, from which I learn best. He was able to explain all the methodologies well, and had a great personality. Free breakfast and lunch was also a big plus.
Ryan Blouin
Jan 6, 2020
Scrum Training
Scrum Training
Jim Sammons made the class interesting and enjoyable. He blended theory and practice well, and enabled participants to inject their own experiences, to make the course very fulfilling. Highly recommend this course!
Scott Flood
Dec 23, 2019
Fun and Informative!
Jim's class was great, would recommend for a fun way to learn fundamentals of Scrum!
Maxwell Mathews
Dec 14, 2019
PSM1 class was great!
PSM1 class was great!! have a much clear concept on Scrum and the common misconcepts.
Barnali Saha
Dec 11, 2019
Jim is one of the best trainers I've…
Jim is one of the best trainers I've had in any course. The style, pace, and content of the course were perfect. I highly recommend the course and trainer.
Randy
Dec 11, 2019
The information was presented…
The information was presented excellent. Jim's teaching approach was well rounded and allowed the information to stick very well. My Mind was open even more and my understanding of Scrum has progressed immediately. I was able to take open assessments and feel 100% confident with my answer choices, which in return allowed me to pass with 100%. I plan to strive for the same when I take the official Certification Assessment. Thank you for all your mentoring, coaching and teaching Jim!!!
Ilya Agafonov
Nov 26, 2019
Jim did a great job of providing…
Jim did a great job of providing relevant examples throughout the course which helped reinforce the content.
Jon G
Nov 15, 2019
Few activities but longer in duration…
Few activities but longer in duration and depth could have been more beneficial
Kartik Srivastava
Nov 14, 2019
Excellent class
Mr. Sammons was very knowledgeable and the class was enjoyable. I was glad to see a mix of roles in the class. Mr. Sammons made the class enjoyable and taught with real world examples.
Thank you for the opportunity to take the PAL-e class.
Sincerely,
Rob
Rob
Nov 4, 2019
Agile Foundations
The PSF is an excellent class. Really engaging and self-explanatory compared to other process-based classes I've attended.
David Mowery
Oct 2, 2019
Jim's class was outstanding
Jim's class was outstanding. So much great information in the class, and Jim did an amazing job explaining it. My whole team was in the class and he was very responsive to all the specific questions we had on scrum and how we should be using it for our team. There was not one part of the class that I felt was not useful. The hands on activities were great and kept us all engage. I feel that we are now prepared to take this back and make the improvements and changes that we need for our team and talk to our organization about what we have learned. Couldn't ask for a more productive 2 days! I now can't wait to take the Product Owner class and learn more.
Jessica Clarke
Feb 13, 2019
Really Great Class
Jim was a fantastic teacher. I cannot stress enough how much I learned and how much it brought all my pieces of scrum knowledge together.
Daniel Combest
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A common phrase that I use in my classes is that Scrum is like the poker game Texas Hold’em; it only takes a few minutes to learn but a lifetime to master. The “few minutes” may be a bit of a stretch but my students get the point.
Mar 28, 2019
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