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Jan 28, 2022
Changed my perspective!
The training was awesome! materials are well organized. Mark is a very friendly and knowledgeable trainer, gave a lot of real-life examples and was very kind to discuss additional questions at the end of each session.
Amritha Lekha
Jan 14, 2022
Mark Wavle held an amazing class!
Mark is a great instructor, who explains things in a very engaging way.
After the PAL-E I now have a toolbox with a lot of great exercises, structures and ideas that can be applied to a wide variety of situations.
The after-class question-and-answer sessions were also amazing - those alone were worth the price of the class in itself.
Christian Neverdal
Nov 4, 2021
Great Instructor
Great Instructor! Mark is a great instructor. The class was highly interactive and engaging. I would take a class led by Mark again.
MaAiza Del Castillo
Nov 1, 2021
PAL-EBM Training by Mark Wavle
It was an amazing experience joining Mark's PAL-EBM class. The participants were GREAT and very Engaging. Learning never stop.
Mohamed Affendy Mohamed Jalil
Oct 27, 2021
Excellent complement to PSM II
Excellent complement to PSM II! :)
Christian N
Jul 21, 2021
Mark and Chris are awesome trainers
Mark and Chris are awesome trainers. They bring lots of real-life experience to the workshop. Enjoyed learning PAL-EBM with them. Thank you.
Hiren Doshi
Jul 15, 2021
Scrum Training
The session was very interactive and interesting. Thanks to Mark/Art we got a very good understanding about scrum. Multiple exercises with different teams and working towards a goal was brilliant.
Rahul Tiwari
Jul 11, 2021
A new perspective on measurements
Really appreciate this highly interactive class where both trainers have shared a new perspective on measurement. This class is bringing vision, measurement and behaviour together in a whole new perspective. After this class I have many ideas now on how to work with management on how to lead in an agile setting. Thanks Chris & Mark but also the other participants who have made this class so valuable.
Arno Delhij
Jul 9, 2021
very valuable & enjoyable
Really enjoyed this class which perfectly ties in the stance agile leaders should take on goals, measures and empiricism with evidence-based management.
Very valuable insights, and the trainers are extremely experienced in training as well as ebm.
Katrin Wellmann
Jun 28, 2021
Nice workshop where you can experiment…
Nice workshop where you can experiment what evidence based management really is
Guillem Hernandez Sola
Jun 27, 2021
This was a fantastic class
This was a fantastic class! Excellent trainer and great discussion throughout.
Mary
May 19, 2021
Knowledgeable and personable instructors
Very knowledgeable and personable instructors with great communication skills and a wealth of real-world experience.
Dara Naraghi
Dec 11, 2020
Knowledgeable, Kind, and Clear
Mark's hands-on experience with helping organizations implement Scrum comes across clearly in his teachings. I'd take his class again just to practice working in a Scrum team! But I'm ready to practice what Mark taught us. Great instructor (and great work, Assistant Instructor Thanuja!), great material, great tools, very thorough.
Mel
Jul 30, 2020
Worth the time!
This was a fantastic class. Mark and company did an outstanding job of teaching the fundamentals in an accessible, friendly, and fun way. The hands-on tasks helped drive the principles home. I would take another class with Mark in a heartbeat.
Quinn Cooke
May 18, 2020
Take this class!
Mark is passionate about Scrum which makes him a fantastic teacher. I learned so much in our 5 day digital class. Thank you Mark & Summer for all of the insight and knowledge!!
Eliza Ryan
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
Dec 6, 2019
The most effective way how you could spend 2 day in order to be better SM.
These two days were full of positive attitude, a lot of information, and unique chances to look at everything from a new perspective. I refined my understanding of Scrum and learned effective supplemental techniques that would help me to be a better scrum master. 94% at PSMII exam just the next day after the course is a quite clear indicator of how good is the course and how great is the trainer.
Nikolay Gekht
Dec 5, 2019
PSMII Class - Charlotte, Dec. 3-4, 2019
This was a very informative class where we learned by example (e.g. through the use of Liberating Structures). The instructor kept the class moving, held the class within time constraints, enabled participants to guide and participate in discussion, and ensured that the most valuable topics were covered.
Rich Brents
Sep 23, 2019
The class was very well taught
The class was very well taught! Mark did a fantastic job of tying real-world examples from his career travels into the class!
Waiyaki Buliro
Aug 1, 2019
Thinking more about your team
Very thoughtful class led by an excellent instructor. The emphasis on empathy and understanding how to better serve your team was a great reminder of what a Scrum Master should be striving towards.
Angel
Jul 31, 2019
Honestly recommend to attend anyone…
Honestly recommend to attend anyone interesting in delivering value of the highest quality as a result of the SCRUM framework implementation.
Andrew Homsky
Apr 24, 2019
Excellent course
Excellent course! The facilitation techniques, the crucial conversations and the 'training from the back of the room' skills that are taught in this class are critical components for next-level Scrum Masters. Moving beyond the mechanics of Scrum, this is a deep-dive course bringing the heart and soul of Scrum to life! Loved it.
Joshua F Martin
Apr 5, 2019
I'm wrestling with how to apply what I…
I'm wrestling with how to apply what I learned. I could probably use some coaching as I attempt to define some delegated authority and constraints.
Should I just email my questions?
Tom
Thomas Kaufman
Mar 22, 2019
Mark Wavle continues to be an excellent…
Mark Wavle continues to be an excellent instructor.
David Knighton
Mar 21, 2019
Amazing course
This course was amazing. The facilitator was engaging, effective and knowledgeable about the subject of Scrum. He made the class interesting, kept it moving and was very approachable. He facilitated participation and encouraged real-life scenarios and stories from the participants. This helps me learn because I can see how it is done in the "real world" from those already out in the trenches for longer than I have been. I would highly recommend this course, and particularly with this instructor. I will seek out other Scrum.org courses from this instructor to continue my personal Scrum journey.
Jim Sparks
Mar 21, 2019
Mark did a fantastic job!
Mark did a fantastic job!! It's clear that he has much experience with speaking and working with leaders and coaching them as they adopt greater agility. He had wonderful real-world examples. He was also very good at reading the room and customizing our discussion in reaction to the attendees' responses.
Faye Thompson
Mar 20, 2019
Mark is a great coach
Mark is a great coach! It is always a pleasure to learn from him! In this class I really enjoyed the variety of facilitation techniques that Mark introduced. Great class from which I gained a lot of knowledge I can use in a real life! Thank you Mark!
Artsem Lashchonau
Mark's Certifications
Mark's Bio
I remember joining my first Scrum team thirteen years ago... While I was skeptical at first, I was quickly convinced of the empowering and energizing approach as I participated in creating and delivering valuable software that delighted our customers. And I haven't turned back - since joining my first Scrum team, I have been a Development Team member, Scrum Master, Product Owner, and coach.
As a sought-out speaker and trainer, I have created and delivered training on a range of Agile and Business Analysis topics and given presentations at variety regional industry groups and conferences across the United States and the world. I have plenty of successes, cuts, and bruises that I love to draw upon as I'm helping others experience, learn, and improve how they deliver value.
I have been an employee in and consultant for Fortune 500 companies, regional organizations, and non-profits, working as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Trainer, course designer, Leadership Coach, Practice Manager, and National Agile Lead. The diverse industries include medical decide manufacturing, medical insurance, P&C insurance, retail, banking, PLM software, and utilities.
I'm honored to have been a part of the amazing Professional Scrum Trainer community since 2015, having taken the PSM class from Ken Schwaber. Since then, I have taught thousands of students in hundreds of Scrum.org classes: Applying Professional Scrum (APS), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II), Professional Agile Leadership Essentials (PAL-E), and Professional Agile Leadership - Evidence-Based Management (PAL-EBM) - excellent, impactful courses that are well-maintained by the community of trainers.
Outside of work, I love to lead worship, learn, and enjoy time with my wife and two teenage boys.
Quotes about Mark's Training
- "Fantastic instructor. Patient, kind. Relevant information. Perfectly executed explanation of information that may be difficult to digest."
- "We're so glad we selected Mark as our PSM trainer. Each question, no matter how niche, has been met with insight and nuance that seamlessly relates real-world situations back to the course material."
- "Such an engaging course and exceptional instructor. From one training colleague to another. Talk about delivering value! Thanks again, Mark."
- "After this class I have many ideas now on how to work with management on how to lead in an agile setting."
- "Loved the exercises! They kept the learning real and applicable."
- "Mark's hands-on experience helping organizations implement Scrum comes across clearly in his teachings. Great instructor, great material, great tools, very thorough."
- "Real life examples were so helpful and showed how to solve problems while staying true to the framework."
- "I would take another class with Mark in a heartbeat."
- "I appreciate his approach to both teaching and coaching students through their thought processes."
- "The class was fantastic—Mark is a very talented and engaging instructor!"
- "Mark took time to answer questions and gave opportunities for more in-depth discussions outside of class (breaks, lunch, etc.)"
- "You completely blew away my expectations and presented a phenomenal learning experience. A huge thank you for being so receptive, positive, engaging, and knowledgeable."
- "Thank you for your time and expertise throughout class. I got a lot out of it due to the style you used to present the material. Time well spent and a tip of the cap to you."
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Jan 28, 2022
Changed my perspective!
The training was awesome! materials are well organized. Mark is a very friendly and knowledgeable trainer, gave a lot of real-life examples and was very kind to discuss additional questions at the end of each session.
Amritha Lekha
Jan 14, 2022
Mark Wavle held an amazing class!
Mark is a great instructor, who explains things in a very engaging way.
After the PAL-E I now have a toolbox with a lot of great exercises, structures and ideas that can be applied to a wide variety of situations.
The after-class question-and-answer sessions were also amazing - those alone were worth the price of the class in itself.
Christian Neverdal
Nov 4, 2021
Great Instructor
Great Instructor! Mark is a great instructor. The class was highly interactive and engaging. I would take a class led by Mark again.
MaAiza Del Castillo
Nov 1, 2021
PAL-EBM Training by Mark Wavle
It was an amazing experience joining Mark's PAL-EBM class. The participants were GREAT and very Engaging. Learning never stop.
Mohamed Affendy Mohamed Jalil
Oct 27, 2021
Excellent complement to PSM II
Excellent complement to PSM II! :)
Christian N
Jul 21, 2021
Mark and Chris are awesome trainers
Mark and Chris are awesome trainers. They bring lots of real-life experience to the workshop. Enjoyed learning PAL-EBM with them. Thank you.
Hiren Doshi
Jul 15, 2021
Scrum Training
The session was very interactive and interesting. Thanks to Mark/Art we got a very good understanding about scrum. Multiple exercises with different teams and working towards a goal was brilliant.
Rahul Tiwari
Jul 11, 2021
A new perspective on measurements
Really appreciate this highly interactive class where both trainers have shared a new perspective on measurement. This class is bringing vision, measurement and behaviour together in a whole new perspective. After this class I have many ideas now on how to work with management on how to lead in an agile setting. Thanks Chris & Mark but also the other participants who have made this class so valuable.
Arno Delhij
Jul 9, 2021
very valuable & enjoyable
Really enjoyed this class which perfectly ties in the stance agile leaders should take on goals, measures and empiricism with evidence-based management.
Very valuable insights, and the trainers are extremely experienced in training as well as ebm.
Katrin Wellmann
Jun 28, 2021
Nice workshop where you can experiment…
Nice workshop where you can experiment what evidence based management really is
Guillem Hernandez Sola
Jun 27, 2021
This was a fantastic class
This was a fantastic class! Excellent trainer and great discussion throughout.
Mary
May 19, 2021
Knowledgeable and personable instructors
Very knowledgeable and personable instructors with great communication skills and a wealth of real-world experience.
Dara Naraghi
Dec 11, 2020
Knowledgeable, Kind, and Clear
Mark's hands-on experience with helping organizations implement Scrum comes across clearly in his teachings. I'd take his class again just to practice working in a Scrum team! But I'm ready to practice what Mark taught us. Great instructor (and great work, Assistant Instructor Thanuja!), great material, great tools, very thorough.
Mel
Jul 30, 2020
Worth the time!
This was a fantastic class. Mark and company did an outstanding job of teaching the fundamentals in an accessible, friendly, and fun way. The hands-on tasks helped drive the principles home. I would take another class with Mark in a heartbeat.
Quinn Cooke
May 18, 2020
Take this class!
Mark is passionate about Scrum which makes him a fantastic teacher. I learned so much in our 5 day digital class. Thank you Mark & Summer for all of the insight and knowledge!!
Eliza Ryan
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
Dec 6, 2019
The most effective way how you could spend 2 day in order to be better SM.
These two days were full of positive attitude, a lot of information, and unique chances to look at everything from a new perspective. I refined my understanding of Scrum and learned effective supplemental techniques that would help me to be a better scrum master. 94% at PSMII exam just the next day after the course is a quite clear indicator of how good is the course and how great is the trainer.
Nikolay Gekht
Dec 5, 2019
PSMII Class - Charlotte, Dec. 3-4, 2019
This was a very informative class where we learned by example (e.g. through the use of Liberating Structures). The instructor kept the class moving, held the class within time constraints, enabled participants to guide and participate in discussion, and ensured that the most valuable topics were covered.
Rich Brents
Sep 23, 2019
The class was very well taught
The class was very well taught! Mark did a fantastic job of tying real-world examples from his career travels into the class!
Waiyaki Buliro
Aug 1, 2019
Thinking more about your team
Very thoughtful class led by an excellent instructor. The emphasis on empathy and understanding how to better serve your team was a great reminder of what a Scrum Master should be striving towards.
Angel
Jul 31, 2019
Honestly recommend to attend anyone…
Honestly recommend to attend anyone interesting in delivering value of the highest quality as a result of the SCRUM framework implementation.
Andrew Homsky
Apr 24, 2019
Excellent course
Excellent course! The facilitation techniques, the crucial conversations and the 'training from the back of the room' skills that are taught in this class are critical components for next-level Scrum Masters. Moving beyond the mechanics of Scrum, this is a deep-dive course bringing the heart and soul of Scrum to life! Loved it.
Joshua F Martin
Apr 5, 2019
I'm wrestling with how to apply what I…
I'm wrestling with how to apply what I learned. I could probably use some coaching as I attempt to define some delegated authority and constraints.
Should I just email my questions?
Tom
Thomas Kaufman
Mar 22, 2019
Mark Wavle continues to be an excellent…
Mark Wavle continues to be an excellent instructor.
David Knighton
Mar 21, 2019
Amazing course
This course was amazing. The facilitator was engaging, effective and knowledgeable about the subject of Scrum. He made the class interesting, kept it moving and was very approachable. He facilitated participation and encouraged real-life scenarios and stories from the participants. This helps me learn because I can see how it is done in the "real world" from those already out in the trenches for longer than I have been. I would highly recommend this course, and particularly with this instructor. I will seek out other Scrum.org courses from this instructor to continue my personal Scrum journey.
Jim Sparks
Mar 21, 2019
Mark did a fantastic job!
Mark did a fantastic job!! It's clear that he has much experience with speaking and working with leaders and coaching them as they adopt greater agility. He had wonderful real-world examples. He was also very good at reading the room and customizing our discussion in reaction to the attendees' responses.
Faye Thompson
Mar 20, 2019
Mark is a great coach
Mark is a great coach! It is always a pleasure to learn from him! In this class I really enjoyed the variety of facilitation techniques that Mark introduced. Great class from which I gained a lot of knowledge I can use in a real life! Thank you Mark!
Artsem Lashchonau
Upcoming Classes by Mark
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Latest Blogs by Mark
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Mark Wavle
This is the third and final video in the series about responsibility. Here, Professional Scrum Trainer Mark Wavle talks through the powerful model, Circles and Soup.
Topics covered:
How I first started using Circles and Soup
The three elements of the Circles and Soup model
How this helps teams and individuals with responsibility
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Here are the items referenced in this Unstuck Leadership Moment video:
The first Responsiblity video in this series, "Responsibility Wreckers for People and Teams"
The previous (second) Responsibility video in this series, “Unwrecking Responsibility: A Leader’s Role”
Diana Larsen’s original Circles and Soup overview
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Jan 1, 2022
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Mark Wavle
In this second video in the series about responsibility, Professional Scrum Trainer Mark Wavle explores the leader's role in unwrecking responsibility issues.
Topics covered:
Removing impediments
The people/team you lead getting in their own way with responsibility issues
Leading by example in responsibility
Using Intentional curiosity to unwreck responsibility
Using reframing to unwreck responsibility
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Here are the items referenced in this Unstuck Leadership Moment video:
The previous (first) Responsiblity video in this series, "Responsibility Wreckers for People and Teams"
The last (third) Responsibility video in this series, "The Power of Circles and Soup"
Circles of Influence and Concern
Circles and Soup overview
The Responsibility Process by Avery
Boundaries by Cloud & Townsend
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Dec 18, 2021
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Mark Wavle
Extremes of responsibility are wreckers of teams and leaders. In this Unstuck Leadership Moment, Mark explores two unhelpful and unhealthy responsibility stances.
Dec 14, 2021
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Mark Wavle
In this Unstuck Careers Leadership Moment, PST Mark Wavle explores the power of building a sense of ownership with the people we lead.
Three primary questions are explored:
What does lack of ownership look like?
What does ownership look like?
How do I build it?
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Dec 4, 2021
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Mark Wavle
In this Unstuck Careers Leadership Moment, PST Mark Wavle explores one of the challenges that many servant leaders face.
Nov 3, 2021
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Mark Wavle
In this Unstuck Careers Leadership Moment, PST Mark Wavle explores the question, "How do I help an unmotivated team?"
Oct 26, 2021
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Mark Wavle
In this Unstuck Careers Leadership Moment, PST Mark Wavle explores the question, "How do I know if my measures are the best ones?"
Oct 18, 2021
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Mark Wavle
When we are confident that we know everything, certain that our perspective is correct and our plan is good, we miss things. Sometimes these things are critical.
Sep 22, 2021
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Mark Wavle
When I’m describing the Key Value Areas (KVAs) of Evidence-Based Management, I find Time to Market is often misunderstood to mean “just go faster.” We need to scrub off the scent of “we know what we need to do, we just need to do it faster.” In complexity, goals and execution have a lot of unknowns, and things emerge as we do the work. So, we will be unsuccessful if we choose to follow a plan, even if we do it faster.
Jul 21, 2021
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Mark Wavle
I want to address those of you who don't really want the feedback. I mean, as important as feedback is, and as many times as you've heard that the central point of a Sprint Review is feedback…you're tired of it. It's pesky. And it just gets in the way of you doing what you know is right anyway.
Sep 7, 2017
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