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Read more about the article 02/25/2019 – What’s REALLY Going On? An Observational Skills Workshop
DC Scrum User Group
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02/25/2019 – What’s REALLY Going On? An Observational Skills Workshop

Looking to learn how to expand your observational skills in a non-biased and non-judgmental manner to gain a deeper understanding of team dynamics and interactions allowing you to offer more meaningful and impactfull support, coaching, and empathy? Check out this month's DCSUG meetup. https://www.meetup.com/DC-Scrum/events/258684537/

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February 7, 2019
Read more about the article 05/06/2019 Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Training Class in Washington DC
Certified ScrumMaster Class by Kaizenko
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05/06/2019 Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Training Class in Washington DC

Join us for the May 6 - 7 Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) training class in Washington DC. This course is a 2 day immersive training and learning experience that covers Agile values and Agile principles, the fundamentals of Scrum, the intricacies of the Scrum framework, Scrum roles and responsibilities, and the keys to a successful Scrum implementation.…

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February 1, 2019
Read more about the article What are the Different Types of Tests?
Types of Tests
Agile Testing

What are the Different Types of Tests?

Test definitions vary. Sometimes they are categorized by type, level and approach. Below is my take on the different types of testing. Unit Testing: Verifies that a single unit of code (a specific behavior in a method) behaves as intended. Integration Testing: Verifies that two or more units communicating with each other behave as intended. Component…

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February 1, 2019
Read more about the article 02/25/2019 – Scrum Powder Week 2019
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02/25/2019 – Scrum Powder Week 2019

An awesome event is coming up that combines Agile, Scrum and Skiing. It's 2 days of training (led by Henrik Kniberg) and 3 days of skiing, plus lots of networking and heated discussions:) The program is targeted at experienced Agile coaches, trainers and practitioners with a totally fluid agenda based on the day's weather conditions. Join…

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January 21, 2019
Read more about the article The Most Common Misunderstanding of Agile Software Development
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The Most Common Misunderstanding of Agile Software Development

Beyond Iterative Coding Many software teams think they're "doing Agile" when they're really just breaking down their coding phase into smaller chunks. This fundamental misconception might be holding your team back from achieving true agility and delivering real business value. The Misconception: "Agile Is Just Iterative Development" I've visited dozens of organizations that proudly claim to…

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January 11, 2019
Read more about the article 05/20/2019 – Austin Global Scrum Gathering 2019
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05/20/2019 – Austin Global Scrum Gathering 2019

The Global Scrum Gathering is being held in Austin, TX this year. This is the Scrum Alliance's main North America conference with over 1000 attendees that gather from around the word to learn, share and collaborate on all things Agile and Scrum. Join us in Austin on May 20th to May 22nd. Find out more here.

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January 8, 2019
Read more about the article 04/08/2019 – Certified ScrumMaster(CSM) Training Class in Washington DC
Certified ScrumMaster Class by Kaizenko
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04/08/2019 – Certified ScrumMaster(CSM) Training Class in Washington DC

Join us for the April 8 - 9 Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) training class in Washington DC. This course is a 2 day immersive training and learning experience that covers Agile values and Agile principles, the fundamentals of Scrum, the intricacies of the Scrum framework, Scrum roles and responsibilities, and the keys to a successful Scrum implementation.…

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January 8, 2019
Read more about the article 4 Typical Transitions Teams Go Through When They First Start Adopting Scrum
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4 Typical Transitions Teams Go Through When They First Start Adopting Scrum

Over many consulting engagements, I’ve come to see 4 stages that organizations and teams go through as they try to learn and implement Scrum on their own. Typically, these engagements start when an organization reaches out asking for help as they are not seeing the benefits they expected after adopting Scrum. I usually find the organization…

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January 2, 2019
Read more about the article Do You Offer Discounts on Certified Scrum Classes?
Training Discounts
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Do You Offer Discounts on Certified Scrum Classes?

Absolutely! We offer various types of discounts based on ticket type as mentioned below in addition to special promo codes you can get by subscribing to our newsletter. These promo codes give you additional discounts of up $50 off upcoming Scrum classes. Our discounts based on ticket type include: Early Bird: For every class, there are…

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December 12, 2018
Read more about the article How to Claim PDU’s for a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Course or Other Scrum Alliance Courses
Project Management Institute
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How to Claim PDU’s for a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Course or Other Scrum Alliance Courses

The Project Management Institute (PMI®) encourages its members to continue their professional development by accumulating Professional Development Units (PDUs) via continuing education like training classes, organization meetings, reading books, creating content, volunteering and so forth. For full details on PDU requirements, look up the Continuing Certification Requirements Handbook (CCR). To claim PDUs for attending a Kaizenko…

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December 9, 2018
Read more about the article Advanced Certified Product Owner (A-CSPO) Pre-Class Assessment
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Advanced Certified Product Owner (A-CSPO) Pre-Class Assessment

Congrats on taking the next step on your Agile journey by registering for the A-CSPO class. In this class, we will go beyond the fundamentals of Scrum and dive deeper into the Product Owner role, product strategy, product discovery, stakeholder management, and advanced product backlog management techniques. Please take this assessment and mark any questions or…

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December 8, 2018
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Protected: Advanced Certified Product Owner (A-CSPO) Pre-Class Assessment

Please take this assessment and mark any questions or misunderstandings you might have. Don't worry about your score. We will spend the first part of the class with a Scrum reboot clarifying any misconceptions to level up our Scrum knowledge before covering more advanced concepts.

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December 8, 2018
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Protected: Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) Pre-Class Assessment

Please take this assessment and mark any questions or misunderstandings you might have. Don't worry about your score. We will spend the first part of the class with a Scrum reboot clarifying any misconceptions to level up our Scrum knowledge before covering more advanced concepts.

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December 8, 2018
Read more about the article Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) Pre-Class Assessment
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Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) Pre-Class Assessment

Congrats on taking the next step on your Agile journey by registering for the A-CSM class. In this class, we will go beyond the fundamentals of Scrum and dive deeper into the ScrumMaster role focusing on facilitation and coaching techniques to support the development team, the product owner and the organization. Please take this assessment and…

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December 8, 2018