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Oct 27, 2021
Plenty to learn
This course was interesting and offered plenty to learn.
Vijay Anandh Nagharathinam
Oct 19, 2021
Amazing Training Provided
Thank you for conducting such a great class with basics and rule of the game clarified from Scrum.org. It helped a lot to come to a understanding what Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland expect us to do as a Scrum Team/Organization/Management. I recommend class to be taken once in a year to refresh concepts and not to compromise such an effective framework built up.
Pooja Agrawal
Oct 18, 2021
Very focussed training in a small…
Very focussed training in a small group. Very good exchange also about the different the Scrum experiences from the participants.
Christoph Dibbern
Sep 24, 2021
Good session!
Very open and constructive session. Lots of time for interaction, group sessions and discussions. Sanjay Saini was presenting the material and hosting the discussions very well.
Michel Beckers
Sep 20, 2021
Sanjay have a good knowledge of the…
Sanjay have a good knowledge of the topic. Enjoyed his session. Confident, Friendly demeanor, listening ears, responds to questions, provided good room for discussion.
Leena Choudhary
Sep 20, 2021
A very interesting training
A training that combines both theory and practice in real situations
Badreddine
Sep 20, 2021
Very good practical training
Very good practical training! A good mix of theory and practice about working as a Professional Scrum Master.
Christoph Dibbern
Sep 13, 2021
Great EBM Introductory Training
Great EBM Introductory Training, and made me have deep thoughts about outcome vs outputs.
I felt I wanted more on practical usage of KVAs and maybe having at least one exercise with KVMs, setting up gages, and making decisions on the readings. That would be helpful, nonetheless, was a great course with an even greater teacher.
Cleon Fernandes
Sep 13, 2021
Very fruitful workshop on EBM
Very fruitful workshop on EBM, Sanjay is always best.
Rohit KC
Sep 10, 2021
It was really a good interactive…
It was really a good interactive session and i personally enjoyed a lot in learning product owner aspects in detail provided by the trainer. Thanks to Sanjay for providing such a wonderful session to us.
vinodkumar chakingal
Sep 6, 2021
A great introduction to scrum.
A great introduction to scrum.
Parth Patel
Sep 6, 2021
- It was a very good overview of the…
- It was a very good overview of the role of a product owner; we learned the basic concepts
- It was quite an interactive session
Kamal Nandan
Sep 6, 2021
PSPO I Course Training
The class was very structured and all the events were very well organized.
Vikas Yadav
Sep 6, 2021
Good investment
Sanjay brings a great deal of energy and structure to his training sessions. He uses his own industry experience to convert the theoretical values into actual business experiences and brings the same out of his participants.
David Newnes
Sep 6, 2021
It was great session with Sanjay Saini
It was great session with Sanjay Saini. He breifed the topic very well and I like the way of workshop he conducted during the training.
DESAI
Sep 6, 2021
Excellent Training
The training was quite adequate in terms of content, but duration was a bit short. The interactive nature of training with examples made the sessions interesting and relatable to our work
The quick group exercises and recap as part of the training ensured that we get our understanding of the concepts clarified and reinforced.
The trainer had excellent knowledge of the subject matter was quick with his explanations for our questions and doubts
Bhaskar Baburajan
Sep 4, 2021
Definitely recommended!
Sanjay has a good way of explaining complex things in a very simple way, using relatable examples. This makes it is very easy to recall the core of a particular topic or area of Scrum while attempting the assessments or applying it on the job. He encouraged good discussions, prompting us with the right questions to embed a proper understanding of the concepts of Scrum. I would definitely recommend his course to both - people who are absolutely new to Scrum and also to those who have had some experience but have not had any training yet.
Mansi
Aug 30, 2021
PSM-1 training Feedback by Arun Awasthi
Hi Sanjay,
In past 2 days of the training sessions, I learned about your deep technical skills, your ability to handle technical queries very adeptly and swiftly. Your ability to mix your technical experience in a well versed training material is adorable.
You also posses excellent skills to explain complex items in a very simple terms for others to understand them easily.
Absolutely incredible sessions. Appreciate it.
Thanks
Arun
Arun Awasthi
Aug 29, 2021
Sanjay is really good
Sanjay is really good, very well explained the Srum framework with simple and clear examples. Sessions were quite insightful, interactive and Sanjay managed to keep the trainees engaged throughout the day.
Girish
Aug 12, 2021
Engaging and Rewarding
Extremely engaging and exceeded expectations about taking this session virtually. Really learnt an lot and changed my thinking.
Navya Lankadasu
Aug 9, 2021
it was great experience and good…
it was great experience and good learning
Bharat Marwari
Jul 27, 2021
Complete understanding of Scrum process
Very good interactive class it was. We thoroughly enjoyed the class and all the students are engaged very well.
Sankha Mukherjee
Jul 26, 2021
It was a great experience and a…
It was a great experience and a wonderful session conducted by Mr. Sanjay Saini Sir.
He explains each and every module deep and with example also which makes it fun and interesting to learn.
Such a great session...!!!!!!
Basavraj Kamlapure
Jun 30, 2021
Two days of deep dive into the world of SCRUM!
Two days of deep dive into the world of SCRUM - an unforgettable experience! I really enjoyed the class with Sanjay. He helped a lot in re-tuning the mindset to the SCRM methodology, which is important for someone who used to work in a classic waterfall system.
Elena
Jun 9, 2021
Great session
Overall it was a great session and I learnt Scrum framework in a simple manner. Sanjay Saini makes it is easy to understand in his session
The session was interactive. Sanjay Saini is knowledgeable and is able to share the same with us in the best possible manner. Session included case studies which were discussed in relevance to SCRUM guidelines. This will help to implement it too. I strongly recommend this session with Sanjay Saini for any one who wants to understand Scrum framework.
Sangeeta Sharma
Apr 27, 2021
Excellent and very detailed.
Excellent and very detailed.
Susmit Chatterjee
Apr 26, 2021
Excellent
Thank you for a great course. Great presentation style with lots of opportunities to ask questions and talk about real life examples which all made for a really enjoyable and informative course
Kalpana jena
Apr 23, 2021
Knowledgeable & Engaging Session
Knowledgeable & Engaging Session
The session and the trainer was very engaging. The PSM course itself covers all the aspects of the Agile ways and I am grateful to my organization and Scrum.org for creating such in depth courses for Scrum Values and Ways of Working. Thanks!
Komal Budhiraja
Apr 23, 2021
Excellent Training Session
Trainer is knowledgeable & friendly . I found the training to be extremely useful.
Kailashpathi Gujari
Apr 23, 2021
It is very clear and helpful in work
It is very clear and helpful in work
Richard Li
Apr 12, 2021
This Virtual Training in corona times
This Virtual Training in corona times, has been really fruitful and effective.
Sanjay Saini is a great trainer, mentor and a personality to learn from.
He engaged each and every participant of the session and made use of every single output from the group.
Thank you for the wonderful experience. One of the life remeberance session.
Jasleen .
Apr 12, 2021
Excellent class
The class was very valuable for whom has never heard of Scrum. Sanjay was an excellent instructor, always creating the right mix of dynamic conversations and precise knowledge
Giacomo Cavicchioli
Apr 12, 2021
Sanjeevs class was really informative…
Sanjeevs class was really informative and very easy to understand. I have never worked on Scrum or had any knowledge of it but Sanjeevs explanation was really informative and very easy to understand. He really enagaged all the participants and encouraged healthy discussion.
Ami Mehta
Mar 30, 2021
The trainer was very patient and…
The trainer was very patient and explained us all the different cases in detail with practical example
Sudip Kar
Mar 30, 2021
Very informative and interactive class
Very informative and interactive class. Trainer provided a good balance of theoretical concepts as well as industrial application. Virtual training did not come as any hinderance in the overall learning process.
Narendra Narang
Mar 16, 2021
A different perspective of Kanban
When I opted for the PSK class with Sanjay, I wasn't aware that it would be full of surprises. I already have good understanding of Kanban but in this course, Sanjay brought forth many aspects which were quite new to me. Plus, Sanjay very well articulated that the course is not a typical Kanban course but it is about how Kanban can augment the ways of working of a Scrum team and deals with absolute basics and is very minimalistic.
Having said that, Sanjay still with all his experience and knowledge sharing made the course very relevant and insightful.
Thanks Sanjay.
Piyush Rahate
Feb 18, 2021
Engaging sessions
Thank you for the engaging sessions Sanjay. It was time well spent learning the role of Scrum Master. Your calm & composed delivery and adherence to time made the learning easy.
Ashwini Rao
Feb 16, 2021
Engaging & Interactive Session with…
Engaging & Interactive Session with Sanjay. It was an awesome experience. Loved the way he described things & patiently answered our questions. Kudos!
Rajat Kaul
Feb 15, 2021
Very successful and interactive
The whole process I found really interesting and engaging, I have never had any scrum training previously and the amount of help and confidence this has given me will help me going forward in my career, it was so helpful and informative.
Sanjay is a fantastic trainer, he was great at keeping the energy levels up and ensuring we were all engaged.
Will definitely be putting into practice all I've learnt.
Thanks!
Sara
Feb 15, 2021
Thanks for the training
Thanks for the training! It was interactive with many examples from different spheres, sometimes challenging and making you to think in a different way
Karina Voronina
Feb 15, 2021
It was very nice & interactive class
It was very nice & interactive class. It was a really nice experience of learning from Sanjay. I would be recommending Scrum.org & Sanjay Saini to my colleagues & friends.
Vishad Kaushik
Feb 15, 2021
Communication was clear with more than…
Communication was clear with more than adequate guidance during and after class sessions. Lastly, sessions involved encouraging one to take the exam quickly.
Erhauyi Darlinghton OMORUYI
Feb 4, 2021
Fabulous learning experience
Fabulous learning experience. Inspite of working on Scrum for over 3.5 years, I was introduced to a plethora of 'must-knows' about Scrum and how it can help the Product Owner maximize value of a product . Sanjay made the whole session fun and really informative!
Ankush Sharma
Dec 28, 2020
Sanjay has organised the content well
Sanjay has organised the content very well. This training has provided practical insights. We could relate to some of the challenges that we face in our day to day work and triggered thoughts for our action plan. I really liked the discussions on what SM should not do, which fails the team or PO or organisation.
Worth spending 2 days in this training.
SAI
Dec 28, 2020
This is a MUST for everyone who wants…
This is a MUST for everyone who wants to Become a REAL Scrum Master. GG!
Groner Catalin Matei
Dec 28, 2020
Very engaging and interactive class
Very engaging and interactive class. Trainer maintained the same energy throughout the class and made the class interesting. the breakout sessions helped, and I found Sanjay is highly knowledgeable about the subject.
Arshiya sultana
Dec 20, 2020
Highly recommended
The training was really very helpful and will definitely recommend others to join not just because to crack any assessments but to have the in-depth knowledge of areas which you can practically apply in your professional job!!
The training conducted by Mr. Sanjay Saini was very interactive and all the queries were answered perfectly!! All topics were coached with real-life examples which will definitely add a benefit in the future!!
Niyati
Dec 15, 2020
Class were conduct in a clear and…
Class were conduct in a clear and concise manner.
Shown professionalism in conducting the classes
Recommend for other to join. Good Sanjay!!!
SADAGOPAN SRIKANTH
Dec 14, 2020
Interesting, Interactive and Enjoyable Session
Kudos to Sanjay. The session was very much interesting with the case studies and discussions among all participants. Explained every concept with apt examples for better understanding. Almost all queries were answered with at most patience and the pace of the training was good too. Overall the session was informative, fun and enjoyable. Sanjay, keep training us. Cheers.
Manjunath T J
Dec 14, 2020
Sanjay did an excellent job in…
Sanjay did an excellent job in facilitating this course, the content was useful, activities were to the point, discussions were to rich and informative.
The learning environment was so welcoming and safe to openly discuss and share ideas.
I highly recommend this course and facilitator. Great job, keep it up.
Sameera Baba
Dec 9, 2020
Sanjay did a fantastic job in running…
Sanjay did a fantastic job in running this session. He has deep knowledge in the subject area and shared experiences , anecdotes that are valuable. I liked the way the course was spread out - 3 * 5 hr sessions much better than 2 full day sessions. Despite being remote lesson , worked really well. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Sanjay's classes to friends and colleagues.
It would have been even better , if the course could offer some practice assessment for PSPO-A exam
Sreekumar Pillai
Dec 7, 2020
The group activities and interactive…
The group activities and interactive session helped a lot in understanding the PO's role and responsibilities within Scrum framework
Ranjani Ganapathi
Dec 7, 2020
Sanjay is excellent trainer
Sanjay is excellent trainer. He have in-depth knowledge of the subject. He is truly empathetic to people and organizations, and is motivated by delivering value as a means to improve the world. He did answer all the questions relevant to the PSPO as well as PSM. We had some wonderful conversations that will forever impact me.
Rajesh
Dec 7, 2020
Truly Commendable...
This class was high on engagement, and great on content. I took away a lot of learning on the subject of product ownership as well as on teaching skills. This experience will definitely help me a lot in my professional journey, and make me a better PO as well as Scrum Trainer. Thanks Sanjay!
Vineet
Dec 5, 2020
Very informative and situational…
Very informative and situational activity based assessments. Trainer Sanjay is very knowledgeable and helpful in explaining the required concepts and doubts . Thanks ...
Dhrubajyoti Nath
Nov 30, 2020
Sanjay is OUTSTANDING trainer
Sanjay is OUTSTANDING trainer. He is having deep knowledge on Kanban d Scrum. Class was full of practice and theory. I enjoy and recommend him.
Govindraj Tungenwar
Nov 30, 2020
Thanks Sanjay for a great class.
Thanks Sanjay for a great class.
Alex Priestley
Nov 24, 2020
Great and Amazing PSM II class – well-structured and facilitated
Sanjay Saini brought great energy and interactivity to our class. He led us through several thought-provoking activities that were intended to increase our awareness about our role as Scrum Masters. Thank you a lot, Sanjay!
Abdelali
Nov 23, 2020
Interactive and Informative session
Interactive and Informative session - 2 days' of the training session was Very interactive , discussed different case studies, get to hear and learn from experience of the participants and Sanjay. Course session worked at good pace and it was fun.
Recommend Sanjay for PSM II trainings.
Aravind Reddy Lankala
Nov 23, 2020
Helpful scenario
Helpful scenario, lot of learning with brain storming sessions and exercises and may more. thank you Sanjay
Anuj Jain
Nov 23, 2020
Engaging, insightful and powerful 2 days
It's my third workshop with AgileWoW and it was fully actionable something i can take and apply to my work. Can say Sajay makes learning super easy and in a more effective way. He is very knowledgeable and creates very creative, interactive, problem-solving workshops and encouraged exchanging ideas in the class to gain insight into the scrum concepts from each other's experience. I would highly recommend anyone who wants to learn
Anurag
Nov 23, 2020
The session was very collaborative one…
The session was very collaborative one where we had learnt a lot of scrum practical events.
TJ
Oct 26, 2020
Interactive Session with Full coverage to the Scrum Guide
The training session was well planned and detail-oriented, thanks to Sanjay Saini for making the session interactive.
Ankur Mathur
Oct 26, 2020
The training was soo interactive making…
The training was soo interactive making us understand the concepts.
Sridevi
Oct 12, 2020
Sanjay is a Scrum Wizard...
Sanjay is a Scrum Wizard and this course was another great medium to learn from his experience and wisdom.
Dale Johnson
Oct 5, 2020
Highly recommended!
Sanjay is a good trainer and facilitator.
The whole training was very engaging.
I would recommend Sanjay for PSM trainings.
Pardeep KUMAR
Oct 5, 2020
Great learning experience on PSK
The course was fun, informative and engaging. Sanjay (the instructor) was Knowledgeable, worked at a good pace, and most importantly, was very good at communicating with all the attendees and ensuring questions were answered. The content was spot on as well. Shall recommend him for other batches.
M M Praveen Kumar
Oct 1, 2020
Very Good Interactive Trainng Session
It was very good Interactive training session, there were few groups created and that helped to know about views of other team members as well incase of any doubts on any issue. Mock tests were very nicely structured which actually cleared many basis. Overall it was very good experience.
Gaurav G
Sep 28, 2020
Hands on the case studies
Hands on the case studies and the discussions are most valuable. Thank you Sanjay!
Cindy Soh
Sep 23, 2020
Good PSPO I Training
I attended the “PSPO I” training conducted by "Mr. Sanjay Saini" from "Agile Ways of Working". Amongst many choices, I am glad that I chose this one.
The topics were well organized and explained in detail. All the queries were discussed and answered in detail. Moreover, the training was not limited to the exam course only but Sanjay also gave some tips on how we can use the knowledge practically.
Thanks Sanjay for all the guidance and support.
Ameet Pande
Sep 16, 2020
An engaging experinece
The course was fun, informative and engaging. Sanjay (the instructor) was Knowledgable, worked at a good pace, and most importantly, was very good at communicating with all the attendees and ensuring questions were answered. The content was spot on as well. Shall recommend him for other batches.
Tapan Shivpuri
Sep 16, 2020
Great learning on PSPO
It was a great experience attending this call with Sanjay Saini
Sanjay Koravi
Sep 11, 2020
Extensive PSMII session
PSMII session was very informative and extensive. Sanjay is a great coach having the necessary skill set. Nice way of using the virtual tools to make the session more interactive. Great experience once again.
Avani B
Sep 10, 2020
I strongly recommend!
Sanjay Saini is an awesome trainer and facilitator.
The PSM 11 Class I had with him was very insightful and the experiences, learning, and perspectives shared by him and my co-trainee were an eye-opener.
Douglas Onwumah
Sep 7, 2020
I highly recommend a PSM2 training with an official PST from scrum.org
After several certifications, that was the first time that I attended a training class and I really don't regret it.
I highly appreciated the mastery of the PST Sanjay Saini and the quality of the exchanges with my peers.
I learned some new things and clarified a lot of elements.
I highly recommend a PSM2 training with an official PST from scrum.org
Aiman JDAINI
Sep 4, 2020
Good content and good trainer
Good content and good trainer. It was good 2 days of training.
Pushpa Mishra Dwivedi
Aug 25, 2020
The PSK class I took from Sanjay Saini…
The PSK class I took from Sanjay Saini ( agilewow ) from ( 18.08.2020 - 21.08.2020 ) has really been insightful. It helped me in understanding and relating the content with a practical perspective. Sanjay is an extremely experienced Trainer and a true workaholic. He explained everything with immense patience and took us through-through various pragmatic scenarios while involving us, which helped in clearing a lot of doubts and in relating the theory part with the pragmatic and real side of using Kanban practices in Scrum. It was my second class with him after PSM1 - will be more than happy in taking my next one from him which is already there on my mind.
Great thanks Sanjay
SUNIL KHATRI
Aug 23, 2020
PSK course by Sanjay Saini-Great experience
I attended PSK course by Sanjay Saini. The session was very interactive with many examples and reference material to understand the concepts better. Sanjay is very energetic, organized and knowledgeable. He deliver the class very nicely and make sure the concepts are clear to all attendees through discussions and real life examples before moving on to the next. Great experience.
Avani B
Aug 22, 2020
Exceeded Expectations. Sanjay is a superb trainer.
Sanjay Saini was my trainer on the PSK course. The course was very well prepared and structured and Sanjay was a great trainer. We were constantly engaged in discussion, exercises and games and learned easily without boredom. Sanjay delivered the material well, made a great team atmosphere and went beyond himself to be helfpul to us. I was so happy I booked 2 more courses with Sanjay before my PSK course even ended!
John S
Aug 14, 2020
Great insights and thoughtful delivery of content
Sanjay is very thoughtful and carries out the sessions very seamlessly and always ready to give that extra time to the conversation and not hurry through the slides. thank you!
Rajinder Singh
Aug 11, 2020
Insightful Learning Experience
It was an enriching experience during the workshop learning from the concrete examples shared by Gunther and Sanjay about their professional journey. Lot of key takeaways about the significance of the Product Owner role aligning to context of value. Also some bonus tips about scaling in a simple and succinct manner using the Scrum Framework itself.
Umar
Aug 10, 2020
A perfect learning platform
A perfect learning platform
The entire class curriculum was nicely structured to provide a hands-on experience of the concepts.
The mentors are very patient & provided ample clarifications on the raised concerns/doubts. They also helped
Sankalpa Sarkar
Aug 10, 2020
Highly engaging PSPO class with Sanjay and Gunther
One of the best experience I've had from a learning standpoint. PSPO class delivered by Sanjay and Gunther was fantastic 2-day learning experience. I found 'Value' from this class in abundance. Great minds, Great teams, Amazing discussions on very well designed PSPO content!
Harleen Suri
Aug 3, 2020
Scrum refresh with Gunther
Recommend it for even experienced practitioners.
Bhuvan Misra
Aug 3, 2020
Exceeds the highest expectations
The class is not only incredibly useful, but also provides information in a very attractive way. Gunther's and Sanjay's explanations and examples are very illustrative, practical, and easy to understand, while their enthusiasm and commitment to Scrum is contagious. Amazing experience!
Erika Moskvina
Jul 27, 2020
Great PSM workshop by Sanjay Saini
I have attended a 3 days PSM Training Workshop with Sanjay Saini. Sanjay is a great Tutor. He has a ton of knowledge on the subject through years of experience in the industry. Before attending I had a lot of questions and doubts which were all cleared nicely by him during the workshop. I now feel so much confident giving my certification exam. Sanjay not only answered all the questions but also explained each related topics with real life experiences and similar scenerios. I think that helped me a lot. Thank you again Sanjay for taking the time.
nirmal v
Jul 6, 2020
A very engaging PSK training by a very…
A very engaging PSK training by a very knowledgable Professional scrum trainer - Sanjay Saini. Didn't felt it was a virtual class at all, we did a lot of collaborative hands-on activities to re-enforce our learning. I would definitely recommend others to attend his PSK training by Sanjay.
Syed Vaqas Masood
Jul 6, 2020
SANJAY SAINI @Greater trainers,amazing
SANJAY SAINI@Greater trainer,amazing energy and awesome experience !Lots of useful info, with much additional info provided post-class to help prepare for the assessment.
Highly recommended him !!
Thank you for this Great Training,SANJAY SAINI
Dhiraj Kumar
Jul 6, 2020
PSK - Great 2 days full of learning
Many thanks for the excellent workshop, it was truly a great learning experience
Anurag
Jul 2, 2020
Scrum, Light framework but difficult to Master
Training provided by Mr Sanjay Saini was upto the mark, informative, engaging even while its virtual now a days. His Core expertise in Agile and Scrum has answered almost all doubts to have the good understanding built up.
The Material used and provided were also appropriate too to give you a basic understanding for Certification and then ofcourse when you study further, You will memorize the concepts discussed during class.
In addition, its the right way to provide the base which is interesting enough to ensures individual to read in depth more.
Vaibhav Chopra
Jun 30, 2020
Thanks
it was a great experience to participate in this training and trainer was amazing.
thank you
Amit Tyagi
Jun 29, 2020
Instructor Sanjay is excellent
Instructor Sanjay is excellent . He has in-depth knowledge about the subject matter and his way of teaching is very nice . My overall experience is Stupendous . Will like to take course of Scrum org from Sanjay in future as well .
Thanks,
Dhrubajyoti Nath
Dhrubajyoti Nath
Jun 29, 2020
Scaled Professional Scrum course…
Scaled Professional Scrum course content from Scrum.Org is crisp and clear on how nexus and nexus+ works. Kudos to Scrum.org team
Ramanathan Yegyanarayanan
Jun 19, 2020
Very insightful and interactive
Very insightful and interactive. Presentations/Activities were interesting, good slides and video that kept us all engaged. Really enjoyed the Learning structure created by Sanjay.
Ashutosh Rohilla
Sanjay's Certifications
Sanjay's Bio
Result oriented professional with nearly 25 years of extensive experience in Agile Process Management, Business Ownership, Project Management,Product Management and Delivery Management of Software Solutions.
I Live Integrity, Think Customer, Ignite Passion, Take Accountability, Promote Innovation and Achieve Greatness
Worked across different domains including healthcare, manufacturing, energy efficiency and banking
Worked as a Scrum development team member, moved to Scrum Master and then to Product Owner role.
Please do visit our meetup group and learn along with other Agile/Scrum practitioner- AgileWoW Meetup Group
I am part of the organizing team of the Scrum Day India, this year we had the online event with 100+ participants
Please do watch and subscribe to our YouTube channel
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Courses taught by Sanjay
See What My Students Say
Oct 27, 2021
Plenty to learn
This course was interesting and offered plenty to learn.
Vijay Anandh Nagharathinam
Oct 19, 2021
Amazing Training Provided
Thank you for conducting such a great class with basics and rule of the game clarified from Scrum.org. It helped a lot to come to a understanding what Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland expect us to do as a Scrum Team/Organization/Management. I recommend class to be taken once in a year to refresh concepts and not to compromise such an effective framework built up.
Pooja Agrawal
Oct 18, 2021
Very focussed training in a small…
Very focussed training in a small group. Very good exchange also about the different the Scrum experiences from the participants.
Christoph Dibbern
Sep 24, 2021
Good session!
Very open and constructive session. Lots of time for interaction, group sessions and discussions. Sanjay Saini was presenting the material and hosting the discussions very well.
Michel Beckers
Sep 20, 2021
Sanjay have a good knowledge of the…
Sanjay have a good knowledge of the topic. Enjoyed his session. Confident, Friendly demeanor, listening ears, responds to questions, provided good room for discussion.
Leena Choudhary
Sep 20, 2021
A very interesting training
A training that combines both theory and practice in real situations
Badreddine
Sep 20, 2021
Very good practical training
Very good practical training! A good mix of theory and practice about working as a Professional Scrum Master.
Christoph Dibbern
Sep 13, 2021
Great EBM Introductory Training
Great EBM Introductory Training, and made me have deep thoughts about outcome vs outputs.
I felt I wanted more on practical usage of KVAs and maybe having at least one exercise with KVMs, setting up gages, and making decisions on the readings. That would be helpful, nonetheless, was a great course with an even greater teacher.
Cleon Fernandes
Sep 13, 2021
Very fruitful workshop on EBM
Very fruitful workshop on EBM, Sanjay is always best.
Rohit KC
Sep 10, 2021
It was really a good interactive…
It was really a good interactive session and i personally enjoyed a lot in learning product owner aspects in detail provided by the trainer. Thanks to Sanjay for providing such a wonderful session to us.
vinodkumar chakingal
Sep 6, 2021
A great introduction to scrum.
A great introduction to scrum.
Parth Patel
Sep 6, 2021
- It was a very good overview of the…
- It was a very good overview of the role of a product owner; we learned the basic concepts
- It was quite an interactive session
Kamal Nandan
Sep 6, 2021
PSPO I Course Training
The class was very structured and all the events were very well organized.
Vikas Yadav
Sep 6, 2021
Good investment
Sanjay brings a great deal of energy and structure to his training sessions. He uses his own industry experience to convert the theoretical values into actual business experiences and brings the same out of his participants.
David Newnes
Sep 6, 2021
It was great session with Sanjay Saini
It was great session with Sanjay Saini. He breifed the topic very well and I like the way of workshop he conducted during the training.
DESAI
Sep 6, 2021
Excellent Training
The training was quite adequate in terms of content, but duration was a bit short. The interactive nature of training with examples made the sessions interesting and relatable to our work
The quick group exercises and recap as part of the training ensured that we get our understanding of the concepts clarified and reinforced.
The trainer had excellent knowledge of the subject matter was quick with his explanations for our questions and doubts
Bhaskar Baburajan
Sep 4, 2021
Definitely recommended!
Sanjay has a good way of explaining complex things in a very simple way, using relatable examples. This makes it is very easy to recall the core of a particular topic or area of Scrum while attempting the assessments or applying it on the job. He encouraged good discussions, prompting us with the right questions to embed a proper understanding of the concepts of Scrum. I would definitely recommend his course to both - people who are absolutely new to Scrum and also to those who have had some experience but have not had any training yet.
Mansi
Aug 30, 2021
PSM-1 training Feedback by Arun Awasthi
Hi Sanjay,
In past 2 days of the training sessions, I learned about your deep technical skills, your ability to handle technical queries very adeptly and swiftly. Your ability to mix your technical experience in a well versed training material is adorable.
You also posses excellent skills to explain complex items in a very simple terms for others to understand them easily.
Absolutely incredible sessions. Appreciate it.
Thanks
Arun
Arun Awasthi
Aug 29, 2021
Sanjay is really good
Sanjay is really good, very well explained the Srum framework with simple and clear examples. Sessions were quite insightful, interactive and Sanjay managed to keep the trainees engaged throughout the day.
Girish
Aug 12, 2021
Engaging and Rewarding
Extremely engaging and exceeded expectations about taking this session virtually. Really learnt an lot and changed my thinking.
Navya Lankadasu
Aug 9, 2021
it was great experience and good…
it was great experience and good learning
Bharat Marwari
Jul 27, 2021
Complete understanding of Scrum process
Very good interactive class it was. We thoroughly enjoyed the class and all the students are engaged very well.
Sankha Mukherjee
Jul 26, 2021
It was a great experience and a…
It was a great experience and a wonderful session conducted by Mr. Sanjay Saini Sir.
He explains each and every module deep and with example also which makes it fun and interesting to learn.
Such a great session...!!!!!!
Basavraj Kamlapure
Jun 30, 2021
Two days of deep dive into the world of SCRUM!
Two days of deep dive into the world of SCRUM - an unforgettable experience! I really enjoyed the class with Sanjay. He helped a lot in re-tuning the mindset to the SCRM methodology, which is important for someone who used to work in a classic waterfall system.
Elena
Jun 9, 2021
Great session
Overall it was a great session and I learnt Scrum framework in a simple manner. Sanjay Saini makes it is easy to understand in his session
The session was interactive. Sanjay Saini is knowledgeable and is able to share the same with us in the best possible manner. Session included case studies which were discussed in relevance to SCRUM guidelines. This will help to implement it too. I strongly recommend this session with Sanjay Saini for any one who wants to understand Scrum framework.
Sangeeta Sharma
Apr 27, 2021
Excellent and very detailed.
Excellent and very detailed.
Susmit Chatterjee
Apr 26, 2021
Excellent
Thank you for a great course. Great presentation style with lots of opportunities to ask questions and talk about real life examples which all made for a really enjoyable and informative course
Kalpana jena
Apr 23, 2021
Knowledgeable & Engaging Session
Knowledgeable & Engaging Session
The session and the trainer was very engaging. The PSM course itself covers all the aspects of the Agile ways and I am grateful to my organization and Scrum.org for creating such in depth courses for Scrum Values and Ways of Working. Thanks!
Komal Budhiraja
Apr 23, 2021
Excellent Training Session
Trainer is knowledgeable & friendly . I found the training to be extremely useful.
Kailashpathi Gujari
Apr 23, 2021
It is very clear and helpful in work
It is very clear and helpful in work
Richard Li
Apr 12, 2021
This Virtual Training in corona times
This Virtual Training in corona times, has been really fruitful and effective.
Sanjay Saini is a great trainer, mentor and a personality to learn from.
He engaged each and every participant of the session and made use of every single output from the group.
Thank you for the wonderful experience. One of the life remeberance session.
Jasleen .
Apr 12, 2021
Excellent class
The class was very valuable for whom has never heard of Scrum. Sanjay was an excellent instructor, always creating the right mix of dynamic conversations and precise knowledge
Giacomo Cavicchioli
Apr 12, 2021
Sanjeevs class was really informative…
Sanjeevs class was really informative and very easy to understand. I have never worked on Scrum or had any knowledge of it but Sanjeevs explanation was really informative and very easy to understand. He really enagaged all the participants and encouraged healthy discussion.
Ami Mehta
Mar 30, 2021
The trainer was very patient and…
The trainer was very patient and explained us all the different cases in detail with practical example
Sudip Kar
Mar 30, 2021
Very informative and interactive class
Very informative and interactive class. Trainer provided a good balance of theoretical concepts as well as industrial application. Virtual training did not come as any hinderance in the overall learning process.
Narendra Narang
Mar 16, 2021
A different perspective of Kanban
When I opted for the PSK class with Sanjay, I wasn't aware that it would be full of surprises. I already have good understanding of Kanban but in this course, Sanjay brought forth many aspects which were quite new to me. Plus, Sanjay very well articulated that the course is not a typical Kanban course but it is about how Kanban can augment the ways of working of a Scrum team and deals with absolute basics and is very minimalistic.
Having said that, Sanjay still with all his experience and knowledge sharing made the course very relevant and insightful.
Thanks Sanjay.
Piyush Rahate
Feb 18, 2021
Engaging sessions
Thank you for the engaging sessions Sanjay. It was time well spent learning the role of Scrum Master. Your calm & composed delivery and adherence to time made the learning easy.
Ashwini Rao
Feb 16, 2021
Engaging & Interactive Session with…
Engaging & Interactive Session with Sanjay. It was an awesome experience. Loved the way he described things & patiently answered our questions. Kudos!
Rajat Kaul
Feb 15, 2021
Very successful and interactive
The whole process I found really interesting and engaging, I have never had any scrum training previously and the amount of help and confidence this has given me will help me going forward in my career, it was so helpful and informative.
Sanjay is a fantastic trainer, he was great at keeping the energy levels up and ensuring we were all engaged.
Will definitely be putting into practice all I've learnt.
Thanks!
Sara
Feb 15, 2021
Thanks for the training
Thanks for the training! It was interactive with many examples from different spheres, sometimes challenging and making you to think in a different way
Karina Voronina
Feb 15, 2021
It was very nice & interactive class
It was very nice & interactive class. It was a really nice experience of learning from Sanjay. I would be recommending Scrum.org & Sanjay Saini to my colleagues & friends.
Vishad Kaushik
Feb 15, 2021
Communication was clear with more than…
Communication was clear with more than adequate guidance during and after class sessions. Lastly, sessions involved encouraging one to take the exam quickly.
Erhauyi Darlinghton OMORUYI
Feb 4, 2021
Fabulous learning experience
Fabulous learning experience. Inspite of working on Scrum for over 3.5 years, I was introduced to a plethora of 'must-knows' about Scrum and how it can help the Product Owner maximize value of a product . Sanjay made the whole session fun and really informative!
Ankush Sharma
Dec 28, 2020
Sanjay has organised the content well
Sanjay has organised the content very well. This training has provided practical insights. We could relate to some of the challenges that we face in our day to day work and triggered thoughts for our action plan. I really liked the discussions on what SM should not do, which fails the team or PO or organisation.
Worth spending 2 days in this training.
SAI
Dec 28, 2020
This is a MUST for everyone who wants…
This is a MUST for everyone who wants to Become a REAL Scrum Master. GG!
Groner Catalin Matei
Dec 28, 2020
Very engaging and interactive class
Very engaging and interactive class. Trainer maintained the same energy throughout the class and made the class interesting. the breakout sessions helped, and I found Sanjay is highly knowledgeable about the subject.
Arshiya sultana
Dec 20, 2020
Highly recommended
The training was really very helpful and will definitely recommend others to join not just because to crack any assessments but to have the in-depth knowledge of areas which you can practically apply in your professional job!!
The training conducted by Mr. Sanjay Saini was very interactive and all the queries were answered perfectly!! All topics were coached with real-life examples which will definitely add a benefit in the future!!
Niyati
Dec 15, 2020
Class were conduct in a clear and…
Class were conduct in a clear and concise manner.
Shown professionalism in conducting the classes
Recommend for other to join. Good Sanjay!!!
SADAGOPAN SRIKANTH
Dec 14, 2020
Interesting, Interactive and Enjoyable Session
Kudos to Sanjay. The session was very much interesting with the case studies and discussions among all participants. Explained every concept with apt examples for better understanding. Almost all queries were answered with at most patience and the pace of the training was good too. Overall the session was informative, fun and enjoyable. Sanjay, keep training us. Cheers.
Manjunath T J
Dec 14, 2020
Sanjay did an excellent job in…
Sanjay did an excellent job in facilitating this course, the content was useful, activities were to the point, discussions were to rich and informative.
The learning environment was so welcoming and safe to openly discuss and share ideas.
I highly recommend this course and facilitator. Great job, keep it up.
Sameera Baba
Dec 9, 2020
Sanjay did a fantastic job in running…
Sanjay did a fantastic job in running this session. He has deep knowledge in the subject area and shared experiences , anecdotes that are valuable. I liked the way the course was spread out - 3 * 5 hr sessions much better than 2 full day sessions. Despite being remote lesson , worked really well. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Sanjay's classes to friends and colleagues.
It would have been even better , if the course could offer some practice assessment for PSPO-A exam
Sreekumar Pillai
Dec 7, 2020
The group activities and interactive…
The group activities and interactive session helped a lot in understanding the PO's role and responsibilities within Scrum framework
Ranjani Ganapathi
Dec 7, 2020
Sanjay is excellent trainer
Sanjay is excellent trainer. He have in-depth knowledge of the subject. He is truly empathetic to people and organizations, and is motivated by delivering value as a means to improve the world. He did answer all the questions relevant to the PSPO as well as PSM. We had some wonderful conversations that will forever impact me.
Rajesh
Dec 7, 2020
Truly Commendable...
This class was high on engagement, and great on content. I took away a lot of learning on the subject of product ownership as well as on teaching skills. This experience will definitely help me a lot in my professional journey, and make me a better PO as well as Scrum Trainer. Thanks Sanjay!
Vineet
Dec 5, 2020
Very informative and situational…
Very informative and situational activity based assessments. Trainer Sanjay is very knowledgeable and helpful in explaining the required concepts and doubts . Thanks ...
Dhrubajyoti Nath
Nov 30, 2020
Sanjay is OUTSTANDING trainer
Sanjay is OUTSTANDING trainer. He is having deep knowledge on Kanban d Scrum. Class was full of practice and theory. I enjoy and recommend him.
Govindraj Tungenwar
Nov 30, 2020
Thanks Sanjay for a great class.
Thanks Sanjay for a great class.
Alex Priestley
Nov 24, 2020
Great and Amazing PSM II class – well-structured and facilitated
Sanjay Saini brought great energy and interactivity to our class. He led us through several thought-provoking activities that were intended to increase our awareness about our role as Scrum Masters. Thank you a lot, Sanjay!
Abdelali
Nov 23, 2020
Interactive and Informative session
Interactive and Informative session - 2 days' of the training session was Very interactive , discussed different case studies, get to hear and learn from experience of the participants and Sanjay. Course session worked at good pace and it was fun.
Recommend Sanjay for PSM II trainings.
Aravind Reddy Lankala
Nov 23, 2020
Helpful scenario
Helpful scenario, lot of learning with brain storming sessions and exercises and may more. thank you Sanjay
Anuj Jain
Nov 23, 2020
Engaging, insightful and powerful 2 days
It's my third workshop with AgileWoW and it was fully actionable something i can take and apply to my work. Can say Sajay makes learning super easy and in a more effective way. He is very knowledgeable and creates very creative, interactive, problem-solving workshops and encouraged exchanging ideas in the class to gain insight into the scrum concepts from each other's experience. I would highly recommend anyone who wants to learn
Anurag
Nov 23, 2020
The session was very collaborative one…
The session was very collaborative one where we had learnt a lot of scrum practical events.
TJ
Oct 26, 2020
Interactive Session with Full coverage to the Scrum Guide
The training session was well planned and detail-oriented, thanks to Sanjay Saini for making the session interactive.
Ankur Mathur
Oct 26, 2020
The training was soo interactive making…
The training was soo interactive making us understand the concepts.
Sridevi
Oct 12, 2020
Sanjay is a Scrum Wizard...
Sanjay is a Scrum Wizard and this course was another great medium to learn from his experience and wisdom.
Dale Johnson
Oct 5, 2020
Highly recommended!
Sanjay is a good trainer and facilitator.
The whole training was very engaging.
I would recommend Sanjay for PSM trainings.
Pardeep KUMAR
Oct 5, 2020
Great learning experience on PSK
The course was fun, informative and engaging. Sanjay (the instructor) was Knowledgeable, worked at a good pace, and most importantly, was very good at communicating with all the attendees and ensuring questions were answered. The content was spot on as well. Shall recommend him for other batches.
M M Praveen Kumar
Oct 1, 2020
Very Good Interactive Trainng Session
It was very good Interactive training session, there were few groups created and that helped to know about views of other team members as well incase of any doubts on any issue. Mock tests were very nicely structured which actually cleared many basis. Overall it was very good experience.
Gaurav G
Sep 28, 2020
Hands on the case studies
Hands on the case studies and the discussions are most valuable. Thank you Sanjay!
Cindy Soh
Sep 23, 2020
Good PSPO I Training
I attended the “PSPO I” training conducted by "Mr. Sanjay Saini" from "Agile Ways of Working". Amongst many choices, I am glad that I chose this one.
The topics were well organized and explained in detail. All the queries were discussed and answered in detail. Moreover, the training was not limited to the exam course only but Sanjay also gave some tips on how we can use the knowledge practically.
Thanks Sanjay for all the guidance and support.
Ameet Pande
Sep 16, 2020
An engaging experinece
The course was fun, informative and engaging. Sanjay (the instructor) was Knowledgable, worked at a good pace, and most importantly, was very good at communicating with all the attendees and ensuring questions were answered. The content was spot on as well. Shall recommend him for other batches.
Tapan Shivpuri
Sep 16, 2020
Great learning on PSPO
It was a great experience attending this call with Sanjay Saini
Sanjay Koravi
Sep 11, 2020
Extensive PSMII session
PSMII session was very informative and extensive. Sanjay is a great coach having the necessary skill set. Nice way of using the virtual tools to make the session more interactive. Great experience once again.
Avani B
Sep 10, 2020
I strongly recommend!
Sanjay Saini is an awesome trainer and facilitator.
The PSM 11 Class I had with him was very insightful and the experiences, learning, and perspectives shared by him and my co-trainee were an eye-opener.
Douglas Onwumah
Sep 7, 2020
I highly recommend a PSM2 training with an official PST from scrum.org
After several certifications, that was the first time that I attended a training class and I really don't regret it.
I highly appreciated the mastery of the PST Sanjay Saini and the quality of the exchanges with my peers.
I learned some new things and clarified a lot of elements.
I highly recommend a PSM2 training with an official PST from scrum.org
Aiman JDAINI
Sep 4, 2020
Good content and good trainer
Good content and good trainer. It was good 2 days of training.
Pushpa Mishra Dwivedi
Aug 25, 2020
The PSK class I took from Sanjay Saini…
The PSK class I took from Sanjay Saini ( agilewow ) from ( 18.08.2020 - 21.08.2020 ) has really been insightful. It helped me in understanding and relating the content with a practical perspective. Sanjay is an extremely experienced Trainer and a true workaholic. He explained everything with immense patience and took us through-through various pragmatic scenarios while involving us, which helped in clearing a lot of doubts and in relating the theory part with the pragmatic and real side of using Kanban practices in Scrum. It was my second class with him after PSM1 - will be more than happy in taking my next one from him which is already there on my mind.
Great thanks Sanjay
SUNIL KHATRI
Aug 23, 2020
PSK course by Sanjay Saini-Great experience
I attended PSK course by Sanjay Saini. The session was very interactive with many examples and reference material to understand the concepts better. Sanjay is very energetic, organized and knowledgeable. He deliver the class very nicely and make sure the concepts are clear to all attendees through discussions and real life examples before moving on to the next. Great experience.
Avani B
Aug 22, 2020
Exceeded Expectations. Sanjay is a superb trainer.
Sanjay Saini was my trainer on the PSK course. The course was very well prepared and structured and Sanjay was a great trainer. We were constantly engaged in discussion, exercises and games and learned easily without boredom. Sanjay delivered the material well, made a great team atmosphere and went beyond himself to be helfpul to us. I was so happy I booked 2 more courses with Sanjay before my PSK course even ended!
John S
Aug 14, 2020
Great insights and thoughtful delivery of content
Sanjay is very thoughtful and carries out the sessions very seamlessly and always ready to give that extra time to the conversation and not hurry through the slides. thank you!
Rajinder Singh
Aug 11, 2020
Insightful Learning Experience
It was an enriching experience during the workshop learning from the concrete examples shared by Gunther and Sanjay about their professional journey. Lot of key takeaways about the significance of the Product Owner role aligning to context of value. Also some bonus tips about scaling in a simple and succinct manner using the Scrum Framework itself.
Umar
Aug 10, 2020
A perfect learning platform
A perfect learning platform
The entire class curriculum was nicely structured to provide a hands-on experience of the concepts.
The mentors are very patient & provided ample clarifications on the raised concerns/doubts. They also helped
Sankalpa Sarkar
Aug 10, 2020
Highly engaging PSPO class with Sanjay and Gunther
One of the best experience I've had from a learning standpoint. PSPO class delivered by Sanjay and Gunther was fantastic 2-day learning experience. I found 'Value' from this class in abundance. Great minds, Great teams, Amazing discussions on very well designed PSPO content!
Harleen Suri
Aug 3, 2020
Scrum refresh with Gunther
Recommend it for even experienced practitioners.
Bhuvan Misra
Aug 3, 2020
Exceeds the highest expectations
The class is not only incredibly useful, but also provides information in a very attractive way. Gunther's and Sanjay's explanations and examples are very illustrative, practical, and easy to understand, while their enthusiasm and commitment to Scrum is contagious. Amazing experience!
Erika Moskvina
Jul 27, 2020
Great PSM workshop by Sanjay Saini
I have attended a 3 days PSM Training Workshop with Sanjay Saini. Sanjay is a great Tutor. He has a ton of knowledge on the subject through years of experience in the industry. Before attending I had a lot of questions and doubts which were all cleared nicely by him during the workshop. I now feel so much confident giving my certification exam. Sanjay not only answered all the questions but also explained each related topics with real life experiences and similar scenerios. I think that helped me a lot. Thank you again Sanjay for taking the time.
nirmal v
Jul 6, 2020
A very engaging PSK training by a very…
A very engaging PSK training by a very knowledgable Professional scrum trainer - Sanjay Saini. Didn't felt it was a virtual class at all, we did a lot of collaborative hands-on activities to re-enforce our learning. I would definitely recommend others to attend his PSK training by Sanjay.
Syed Vaqas Masood
Jul 6, 2020
SANJAY SAINI @Greater trainers,amazing
SANJAY SAINI@Greater trainer,amazing energy and awesome experience !Lots of useful info, with much additional info provided post-class to help prepare for the assessment.
Highly recommended him !!
Thank you for this Great Training,SANJAY SAINI
Dhiraj Kumar
Jul 6, 2020
PSK - Great 2 days full of learning
Many thanks for the excellent workshop, it was truly a great learning experience
Anurag
Jul 2, 2020
Scrum, Light framework but difficult to Master
Training provided by Mr Sanjay Saini was upto the mark, informative, engaging even while its virtual now a days. His Core expertise in Agile and Scrum has answered almost all doubts to have the good understanding built up.
The Material used and provided were also appropriate too to give you a basic understanding for Certification and then ofcourse when you study further, You will memorize the concepts discussed during class.
In addition, its the right way to provide the base which is interesting enough to ensures individual to read in depth more.
Vaibhav Chopra
Jun 30, 2020
Thanks
it was a great experience to participate in this training and trainer was amazing.
thank you
Amit Tyagi
Jun 29, 2020
Instructor Sanjay is excellent
Instructor Sanjay is excellent . He has in-depth knowledge about the subject matter and his way of teaching is very nice . My overall experience is Stupendous . Will like to take course of Scrum org from Sanjay in future as well .
Thanks,
Dhrubajyoti Nath
Dhrubajyoti Nath
Jun 29, 2020
Scaled Professional Scrum course…
Scaled Professional Scrum course content from Scrum.Org is crisp and clear on how nexus and nexus+ works. Kudos to Scrum.org team
Ramanathan Yegyanarayanan
Jun 19, 2020
Very insightful and interactive
Very insightful and interactive. Presentations/Activities were interesting, good slides and video that kept us all engaged. Really enjoyed the Learning structure created by Sanjay.
Ashutosh Rohilla
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Sanjay Saini
The 2020 version of Scrum Guide was released recently and everyone is talking about the changes been made in it and how it is going to impact their current ways of working as compared to its previous version.
Dec 7, 2020
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Sanjay Saini
When asked, “Who is the Servant-Leader in Scrum?”, the most common answer is: the Scrum Master. This answer does indeed follow what the Scrum Guide says (Nov 2017 edition): “The Scrum Master is a servant-leader for the Scrum Team”. Is it only the Scrum Master who is or can be a servant-leader? I would say that servant-leadership, as an important management principle in a Scrum environment, is not limited to the Scrum Master role alone. I would say that each role in the Scrum Team is a servant-leader towards someone, within or beyond the Scrum Team. Here, I will explore the Product Owner as a servant-leader.
I have been thinking about it for a long time and I found Gunther Verheyen being in agreement with me. He gave some great pointers and suggested reading the latest book by Roman Pichler, “How to lead in product management” (2020). In this book, Roman explores in depth the different skills required to be a great product owner. Besides the typical product and domain knowledge, he describes many coaching and conversational techniques that are part of servant-leadership.
The phrase “servant leadership” was coined by Robert K. Greenleaf in the essay “The servant as leader” (1970). In that essay, Greenleaf states:
The servant-leader is servant first… It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve, to serve first.
A Product Owner, having no hierarchical powers, also ‘serves first’:
1. Product Owner serves the customers and users by delivering the highest value features/product.
2. Product Owner serves the organization and sponsors by aligning with the company’s overarching goals and mission.
3. Product Owner serves the Development Team by clearly expressing Product Backlog items for the team to focus on delivering the most valuable outcomes
4. Product Owner serves the Scrum Master by helping her/him in understanding the business challenges and needs
5. Product Owner serves the business and product management parts of the organization by making decisions based upon the proven, empirical data.
Greenleaf also states:
“… to make sure that other people’s highest priority needs are being served. The best test, and difficult to administer, is: Do those served grow as persons? Do they, while being served, become healthier, wiser, freer, more autonomous… “
This also applies to the Product Owner:
1. Product Owner drives all work from a product vision to inspire the Development Team to work as a coherent unit.
2. Product Owner serves the customers and users by answering their needs and solving their problems
3. Product Owner serves the sponsor and the wider organization by aligning everyone around the product vision and strategy.
4. Product Owner helps the Scrum Master in the implementation of empiricism by trying out new experiments.
5. Product Owner inspires and align everyone with what could be the future by challenging the status quo.
“A servant-leader focuses primarily on the growth and well-being of people and the communities to which they belong.”
1. The primary measure of success for Product Owners is in their ability to tackle user needs and problems.
2. Product Owners help all involved in discovering and understanding the needs, goals, and solutions that the product implements.
3. Product Owners focus on value creation for the customers, sponsors, and organization.
4. Product Owners focus on the success of the Development Team by helping them understand how the work done by them adds value and affects users and customers
5. Product Owner helps the Scrum Master by coaching/mentoring the Development Team for developing the right product.
Are you a Product Owner? Have you already felt like a servant-leader serving the Development Team, Scrum Master, users, customers, organizations in one way or another?
Along with existing titles like a visionary, entrepreneur, sponsor, and so on, you may like to add the title of “Servant-Leader” to describe what you do.
Enjoy your expanded role…Happy Servant-Leadership
Sep 30, 2020
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Sanjay Saini
The Scrum Values are like a compass guiding us on our journey of using Scrum, while exploring Scrum is a journey in itself....
Sep 8, 2020
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Sanjay Saini
Values drive behaviour. Therein lies the importance of the Scrum Values, for different people and roles involved in Scrum.
Aug 31, 2020
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Sanjay Saini
I am continuing my exploration of the value of the Scrum Values for different people and roles involved in Scrum. Having explored the Scrum Values from a Product Owner perspective , I want to now consider the Scrum Values from the Stakeholder’s perspective.
Aug 18, 2020
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Sanjay Saini
If Scrum was a body, then the Scrum values would be the blood flowing through the body.
Aug 12, 2020
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Sanjay Saini
There are many books and articles written differentiating between machines and people. An organization is a group of people.
Jun 14, 2020
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Sanjay Saini
In our professional world of software development, it is very common someone asking “What is this Agile?”
Jun 3, 2020
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Sanjay Saini
As a Scrum practitioner you may have read the famous paper The New New Product Development Game.
May 20, 2020
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Sanjay Saini
We all are going through a tough time – both socially and professionally. People have been asked to maintain distance to break the COVID-19 outbreak chain. Most of us have isolated ourselves for the past few weeks.
Apr 18, 2020
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