As a professional in the field of Agile and Scrum, I often encounter organizations striving to enhance their team's abilities, particularly in roles such as Scrum Masters. The challenge lies in imparting knowledge and ensuring its practical application and retention. This is where the concept of immersive learning comes into play.
Immersive learning goes beyond traditional training methods by engaging participants in real-life scenarios and practical applications. This approach is especially beneficial for large teams where the conventional training model often leads to a significant loss of information over time. With immersive learning, we close the 'learning loop', ensuring that the knowledge gained is not only retained but effectively put into practice.
For example, in an immersive training setting, a Scrum Master might be given an assignment related to the 'definition of done' - a core concept in Scrum. This task is not just theoretical; it requires the Scrum Master to interact with their team, apply the concept, and observe the results. Such assignments are tailored to ensure that the learning is theoretical and ingrained through practical experience.
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Moreover, immersive learning fosters an environment of knowledge-sharing and collaborative problem-solving. When Scrum Masters from different teams come together, they bring varied experiences and insights. This collective learning helps understand different approaches and solutions to common challenges an organisation faces.
Key Topics:
- Importance of Training for Organizations
- Value of Immersive Learning
- Closing the Learning Loop
- Practical Assignments in Immersive Learning
- Sharing Knowledge and Feedback Loops
The real value of immersive learning lies in its ability to turn theory into action. It's not just about learning the roles and responsibilities of a Scrum Master but internalizing these concepts to drive real change and improvement in project management and team dynamics.
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Innovative Immersion Training at NKDAgility
NKDAgility's Immersion Training reimagines traditional classroom learning. Our approach involves:
- Incremental Classroom Learning: Short, engaging live sessions spread over several weeks, each lasting up to 4 hours. This structure allows learners to thoroughly understand each concept at a comfortable pace.
- Outcome-Based Assignments: Assignments linked to each session emphasize practical application and innovation, catering to various skill levels and backgrounds.
- Facilitated Reflections: Each class starts with a reflective session where learners discuss their assignment experiences with their Professional Scrum Trainer, fostering peer learning and actionable insights.
This Immersion Training is designed to offer a more interactive, reflective, and practical learning experience, ensuring not just knowledge acquisition but also application and growth. Join us for a transformative educational journey.
Starting in 2024, we will be running immersive classes in bundles as Learning Journeys that you can book together, or on their own! Our 24Q1 bundles are:
- Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) & Product Backlog Management Skills (PSPMBS)
- Professional Scrum Master (PSM) & Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills (PSFS)
- Professional Agile Leadership Essentials (PAL-e) & Evidence-Based Management (PAL-EBM)
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