Action & Influence Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Course: COURSE DESCRIPTION:This is a hands-on 2-day training workshop that isn't DEATH BY POWERPOINT.- Boredom-free environment- Hands-on exercises- Ideas to practical applicability- INCLUDES NEW CSM TEST PREP BOOKLET with over 80+ test prep questions. - You won't get this from other CSM classes!  WHAT OUR ATTENDEES SAY:"I enjoyed this class immensely - it gives practical ways to apply a method to the ways we've been working around overly rigid processes for years. Senior leaders need this class to spread it to our organization!" - Stephanie "Peter has great depth of knowledge and great interactive exercises." - Denise  "I LOVE the way you incorporate a personal approach to software development. I think that your exercises are really great and helpful for understanding and fostering questions. You're an awesome instructor! I really like your style of teaching. It is very insightful!" - Laura  "I believe Scrum has the potential to GREATLY improve the productivity in my office." - Jack "Peter is a very positive and exciting to be in the presence of." - Dominic "I am pumped about having a way to organize with a team and express concepts to each other and build teams based on cultural fit!" - Mario "I thoroughly enjoyed your enthusiasm about the subject matter and honestly feel you did a great job and were able to answer all questions… not side stepping them as some instructors do." - Todd AFTER YOU ATTEND:- You will receive an email with instructions to set up a Scrum Alliance account.- You can [optionally] take a short CSM examination. - Upon completion of the CSM exam, you will be recognized as a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) by the Scrum Alliance. WORKSHOP FACILITATOR:Peter Saddington is an Organizational Consultant and Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) who has been in software development for 15+ years. He has 3 Masters degrees (Counseling, Education, Theology) and is publishing his second book in late 2012 (Wiley) on Agile and Human Performance. He is the co-founder of a research and analytics company, Action & Influence (www.myai.org), which measures human dynamics within the enterprise cultures. EARY REGISTRANTS:- Everyone who signs up under the early-bird pricing is eligible for a drawing for several awesome pieces of free swag (changes each class depending on location). Previous give-aways include: iPod Touch, Agile and Scrum Books, discounts on Team Science™, and more WHO SHOULD ATTEND:Project managersSoftware developersFunctional managersOperational rolesSales rolesMarketing rolesEngineers and architectsExecutives who want agility at scale AGENDA:2 Full DaysFrom 9:00AM to 5:00PM daily for the two days of the course1.Definition of Scrum: Basic Scrum background and framework, principles and values which ensure the correct understanding of Scrum.2.Scrum theory: the three legs of Scrum theory (transparency, inspection and adaptation) are explained. Resultant and fundamental values are examined in details: responsibility, self-organization and self-management, sense of urgency, commitment, technical excellence, rhythm, discipline, respect and courage.3.Scrum framework: The meetings, artifacts and roles that make up the Scrum process.4.Scrum practices: Estimation, planning, user stories, planning poker, prioritization techniques and other practices which are commonly used in Scrum.5.Agile Leadership: What is it and why is it important for a ScrumMaster? Common models of Leadership.6.Coaching and facilitation: Coaching definition, coaching scenarios, and facilitation techniques used by ScrumMasters.7.Team Dynamics and Management's Role for Teams: The role of culture in teams and how to lead teams to high-performance.8.Other topics as requested by the attendees. Note:Action & Influence reserves the right to cancel a class at any time given class size minumum is not met. There will be no full-refunds for canceled classes or a cancelation of registration. Canceled classes (due to class size minimum requirements not met) or participant termination will avail a registerant 2 options:1 - Refund with 15% administration feeor2 - Re-schedule into next available class at zero additional fees Certified ScrumMaster Student 1,300.00 Early Bird Discount! Early Bird 1,050.00