With our course for Product Owners, we focus on complexity and on the strategic aspect of how to find the optimal use of our resources. The Product Owner is a central figure in every organization that wants to use Scrum. In this course we train people in the time span of two days to assume and fill out the role of Product Owner in their projects. Upon completion the new Product Owners will have learned enough tools to be ready to embark on a journey towards great results.

This course is a two day course consisting of the first day Introduction that introduces the mindset and structire of Scrum, Kanban and general Agile and Lean principles, and the second day that focuses in on the Product Owner role. 

Steve Denning of Forbes Magazine is quoted to have said that Scrum is ‘a major management discovery’. Scrum makes it possible to create solutions even though we find ourselves in complex situations. This is achieved by introducing boundaries or constraints such as working in iterations, clear and distinct roles with a precise responsibility, regular meetings and total clarity and transparency in the process. The result is a culture in the organization which is capable of reacting positively towards change and new challenges – the focal point is constant improvement. The Scrum method implicitly creates an increase in job satisfaction and creativity.

The Scrum Product Owner is the person, who takes responsibility for the business value of the project and the work, He prioritizes constantly and conveys the specifications for the solution. This practical, interactive course teaches the participants core skills to assume the responsibility of the Product Owner with confidence. The theoretical material is taught using creative and practical exercises throughout the course. Participants will attain a new perspective and approach to project management, estimation, improving visibility and much more. The course also offers a thorough survey of the advantages the Scrum method produces, seen from a businesslike point of view.

• Overview and details of the Scrum method
• The historical and theoretical foundation for Scrum
• How to effectively lead, prioritize and analyze value
• Visibility by means of backlogs, burn-down charts, etc.
• How to keep stakeholders happy
• How to work as a Product Owner using the backlog and specification
• The collaboration between the Product Owner and the rest of the organization
• Estimation, planning, risk analysis and prioritizing

Upon successful completion of this course, each participant will have a two-year membership of the Agile Lean Leadership Network, where additional material and information about Agile, Lean and Scrum is available. Attendees are required to take an on-line test after the training course to be approved as Product Owners by ALL. Attendees will receive training materials and electronic copies of presentations, videos, and materials produced during the course.

Who should attend? Product Owners, Product Managers or anyone interested in Agile work and getting the most out of your efforts. No prior knowledge of Scrum or Agile methods is required although some prior reading is recommended. We will send information to all participants approximately one week in advance.

Find a pdf invitation here