About Simon
Simon Kneafsey is a Professional Scrum Trainer with Scrum.org & TheScrumMaster.co.uk. He is on a mission to simplify Scrum for 1 million people. He has already helped 10,000+ people through in-person training. His learning resources at TheScrumMaster.co.uk have helped a further 250,000+ people. He can help you too!
Simon’s courses come highly recommended with 500+ personal LinkedIn recommendations. He is 5 star rated on Trustpilot & Google. His clients include Google, NASA, the United Nations, Toyota, Coca Cola, Microsoft, Roche, GSK and many, many more.
Simon has 20+ years of industry experience and has been using Scrum since 2005. He led the development of the Times newspaper iPad app and Dailymail.co.uk.
He is one of only a few Scrum trainers globally able to offer the full range of Scrum.org courses. He trains and coaches Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Developers and organisations in their transition to Scrum and Agile.
Simon is based in London, UK and offers Scrum training courses with certification all over the world. He is happy to provide private training, coaching and consulting for organisations.
Please get in touch to find out more. You can also book a free online consultation with Simon to discuss your needs.
Contact Simon:
Phone: +44 7547 341 301
Email: Support@TheScrumMaster.co.uk
Website: TheScrumMaster.co.uk
LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/SimonKneafsey
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What students say about Simon
Apr 21, 2023
Great Course
Great course! Simon is a very enthusiastic trainer and the course was interactive and well-paced, even for someone with little knowledge of Scrum. The structure of the course encourages a proper understanding of the content more than just learning of theory. There are some useful resources that are provided with the course and I feel well prepared for the formal assessment.
Apr 17, 2023
TheScrumMaster.co.uk - PSM1 course
A very well-crafted class, delivered with energy and enthusiasm.
It brings Scrum to life and clearly explains what Scrum IS and what it ISN’T.
As someone with a few months Scrum experience I learned a lot of new information about the Scrum framework and how my role as a scrum master fits into that framework. As a result of this course I feel a lot more confident in my role and look forward to applying this knowledge to my day to day activities.
Apr 17, 2023
Wonderful SCRUM Course
Wonderful SCRUM Course. Simon Kneafsey is a fantastic professional with tons of knowledge on the subject and great teaching skills. I really enjoyed the SCRUM Couse!
Apr 17, 2023
Top course to get you Thinking
Absolutely loved this course really put the pieces of the puzzle together for me. Easy to understand and flexible in its approach. Simon was a great trainer he really got me thinking about things in a different way and knew his audience well.
Apr 17, 2023
Great interactive class with high involvement
Simon leads the PSM1 class with great interactivity, combining break out sessions with personal experience examples. He provides good insights on Scrum as a method, although I would like to get more practical examples of acting in Scrum master role as team facilitator to ensure the accountability and mindset.
Apr 15, 2023
A great course
Simon is a great teacher. He is clear, gives great examples which makes everything click into place, and the classes are set out perfectly, with plenty of exercises to get you thinking on what you have just learnt, and a great group feeling as everyone is there to learn the same thing. No question is unanswered, regardless if you think it silly or not, and he will explain it to you with an experience of his own, so you can relate it to what you need to know.
Great course, great Teacher
Apr 14, 2023
Great trainer
I was recommended to select Simon Kneafsey for my PSM 1 training and I am really glad that I did.
Simon's incredible knowledge of scrum means he is a great source of knowledge and his approach to training makes learning easy and interactive.
He is keen to share further resources and knowledge with those on the course.
Highly recommend.
Apr 14, 2023
Great course lead by Simon in detail to give an insight of Scrum world
Simon went through all the scrum methodologies in great detail with real life industry examples which helped me visualize how i can apply these methodologies in my role. The role of scrum Master becomes clearer as the course takes its course on day 2. We worked through scenarios at each stage which helped to embed the role of scrum master. I would highly recommend Simon if there is anyone out there wanting to do a Scrum course
Apr 14, 2023
Passionate teacher makes the difference!
Enjoyed Simon`s class very much as you can see / feel / experience his passion in Scrum. Moreover that`s important for me that he shared his valuable experiences and encourage the interaction in the class.
And yes! the exercises were helpful for the real life scenarios!
Apr 14, 2023
Really enjoyed Simon’s delivery of the…
Really enjoyed Simon’s delivery of the course, it was engaging, interactive and brought it to life. Fantastic course I’d thoroughly recommend!
Apr 5, 2023
Great course and content
Great course and content. Second time learning with Simon and his facilitation and pace is fantastic.
Apr 4, 2023
Highly Recommend
Simon delivered the course really well. The structure over the two days really helped me get the most out of the course. I was concerned about how a virtual course would work but Simon broke this down into hour long sessions with lots of interaction/breakout rooms followed by a break before the next session started. This really help keep everyone energised and engaged.
Mar 29, 2023
PSM - Top Insightful training!
Simon is a very knowledgeable trainer, he masters Scrum Master theory and creates an open discussions. He has the ability to breakdown complexity and showing with clear examples what the SM framework is about. Not only that, the training is structured to be very interactive by organizing attendees in groups and doing practice/activities which are very insightful to complement framework understanding. Through a friendly environment you will learn new stuffs. It does not matter what your job is, either you perform as a Scrum Master or simply have growth mindset and tons of motivation, join it!.
Mar 27, 2023
Simon is a really knowledgeable and…
Simon is a really knowledgeable and enthusiastic trainer who brings the subject alive with good resources.
Mar 27, 2023
I enjoyed the Training very much
I enjoyed the Training very much. Interacting with people across and also how the training was contacted and broken down into Mural exercises. I am confident I will do well in my exam as the Trainer explained excellently throughout.
Mar 22, 2023
A great Scrum bases course
I learnt a lot about Scrum bases and it was very enjoyable. Course materials are great to continue studying.
Mar 21, 2023
A valuable learning experience
The instructor was knowledgeable and open to questions throughout the session. Pace, content and training materials were good. Lots of interactive learning. Practical tips and exercises based on case studies were also really helpful in bringing the subject to life.
Mar 21, 2023
Excellent Scrum Course
Simon was really good at providing real life examples of scrum and made the session really interactive. It was great to meet new people and almost validate my understanding of scrum. I feel a lot more prepared for the assessment having done the session and I am really grateful for the additional resources Simon kindly shared with us.
Mar 20, 2023
Really well organised course and a very…
Really well organised course and a very knowledgeable tutor. Good use of breakout sessions to aid the learning meaning we could draw from our own experience and that of others on the course rather than just listening to a single voice all day.
Mar 17, 2023
Simon is an excellent coach
Simon is an excellent coach. His scrum master course goes beyond the guide whilst referring heavily to it with situational and insightful group exercises throughout.
Mar 17, 2023
Excellent class with hands-on exercises
Excellent class, very interactive with a lot of hands-on exercises, and group discussions combined with classroom teaching. Good pace, with frequent breaks, easy to follow. Simon K is a great teacher.
Mar 17, 2023
Highly informative and engaging…
Highly informative and engaging throughout. Perfect balance of learning and time to reflect. Wasn't overwhelmed even with 2 solid days of learning.
Mar 13, 2023
Great engaging sessions with practical…
Great engaging sessions with practical involvement. Simon makes the course engaging and relevant with the schedule well thought out so as to ensure you do not disengage from the subject.
Mar 10, 2023
Great class experience and trainer
Excellent class. Very interactive and rich in content, with well-designed content and exercises.
Simon Kneafsey is a skilled and seasoned trainer.
He was constantly plugging in stories from the trenches, which made the content very relatable.
I recommend the class to anyone who wants to step up their game!
Mar 10, 2023
Simon was detailed and the teaching…
Simon was detailed and the teaching method was engaging. I really like the class and I learnt a lot. I would recommend the training for anyone working in an agile environment.
Feb 27, 2023
I attended the PSPO-I course led by…
I attended the PSPO-I course led by Simon and learned a lot about the Product Owner role.
Simon is a great instructor and created a great environment for us. I highly recommend taking the course with him. Many thanks to Simon!
Feb 25, 2023
I enjoyed the training and would definitely recommend to others
I enjoyed the training and would recommend Simon to anyone interested in learning more about being a Product owner as well as scrum in general. The face to face training was great and the food supplied was great.
The only downside for me was developing a stiff neck due to the angle of the chairs to the screen and no tables
Feb 25, 2023
Simon is a fantastic trainer and…
Simon is a fantastic trainer and absolutely lives up to his reviews. He immediately created a relaxed, comfortable environment in which to learn and he broke down the content, making it very accessible. I would not hesitate to recommend him as a trainer and will actively seek out his courses when I want to expand my learning.
Feb 24, 2023
Simon Kneafsey -professional scrum master class
Simon, provided a very interactive scrum course with good content knowledge and discussion points throughout the course. Good learning environment and pace of content
Feb 24, 2023
Engaging and enjoyable course
Engaging and enjoyable course! Worked in small teams to apply the SCRUM framework to lots of scenarios, really testing your knowledge and understanding of framework application. Simon Kneafsey, our course instructor, was extremely helpful, sharing lots of experiences, and answering many, many questions throughout the two days. Lots of resources were also shared after the course.
Highly recommended!
Feb 24, 2023
Perfect
I had no idea about Scrum and being PO before this class. Simon has learnt very much about it.
Feb 24, 2023
Professional Scrum Master Course
Completed the 2 Day Professional Scrum Master Training with Simon and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Simon made the content fun and engaging with frequent comfort breaks making it easy to absorb the knowledge. Interesting team activities also gave us the opportunity to apply what we’d learnt and discuss as a wider group.
I couldn’t recommend Simon highly enough and would encourage anyone who wants to prepare for the PSM1 exam or further their understanding of the Scrum framework to book one of his courses.
Feb 24, 2023
Well-paced, thoughtful and thorough learning
Well-paced, thoughtful and thorough learning
Feb 21, 2023
Great 2 days with simon
Great 2 days with simon. Lors of exchanges and return of experiences in order to be ready for your first Scrum job !!!!
Feb 19, 2023
Great Professional Scrum Master training by Simon
That has been an excellent PSM 1 course, well-structured, efficient and enjoyable. Simon is a fantastic trainer, he transferred his knowledge in very understandable manner using practises and real examples. The course was very interactive, he engaged and motivated the team which is not an easy task on online training. I highly recommend it!
Feb 18, 2023
Excellent PSM 1 Training by Simon
This is has been an excellent Professional Scrum Master Training course, with a huge amount of knowledge and learning transferred. Simon was able to share his knowledge in simplified easy to understand manner that made the scrum theory accessible to us all. Great course, great trainer! Would highly recommend :)
Feb 16, 2023
Well-structured course, refined through practice
Well-structured course, refined through practice, great consideration given to 'the how' of learning and not just to the 'what'. Simon managed to cover a lot of ground for a diverse group of people with differing levels of knowledge and experience (not an easy task), while making it relevant for all and making sure the essentials are covered. Skilled trainer & facilitator with a wealth of knowledge to share and a passion for it, which shows.
Feb 13, 2023
Fantastic PSM Class
Fantastic PSM Class
the course was well planned. Simon has all resources and teaching techniques to make you understand scrum better. He made the class enjoyable and classmates engaged in many discussion sessions
Feb 13, 2023
Promoting interaction between students
Promoting interaction between students
Simon is a excellent communicator with real examples to be analysed and discussed between the students
He conducted the class promoting the interaction without loosing the focus on the subject and on the time.
I really appreciate start after the breaks with a strong/motivated music
I recommend Simon's class
Feb 11, 2023
Great PSM course with Simon Kneafsey
The PSM course with Simon Kneafsey was great. It was easy to follow. Structured and his way of teaching makes with contents and practical training make a big difference on this online course. Thanks Simon.
Feb 10, 2023
Fantastic course!
Informative, interesting and easy to understand. The course has helped me realize the framework and process scrum requires. Thank you Simon for two great days.
Feb 5, 2023
Interesting training with a talented trainer
I had a very pleasant experience with Simon on the PSPO I course.
During the 2 days we went through a great amount of learning material related to scrum and product owner role.
His way of presentation was very enjoyable, greatly informative and motivating to actively participate. He explained everything in a simple and easy-to-follow way. It was all made easy to keep focus for the entire time of the course. He also moderated the discussions, teams and time very well.
I warmly recommend to take the course with him.
Jan 23, 2023
Great course
Great course, insightful and definitely led with passion - allowed me to improve my product management skills and prepare for PSPO assessment.
Jan 12, 2023
Great and very well organized course
I really enjoyed this Course with Simon!
His huge life and carrier expirience help a lot with understanding different challenges that are there for each course participant.
The course contained lots of relevant materials and was very well explained.
What was really unique for me is the emount of care of our successfull assesment and future successes in the role for each of us at the end of the course!
Thanks a lot!
Jan 11, 2023
Enjoyed intensive PSPO-1 course with excellent teacher
From the very first to the last minute I've enjoyed this inspiring Professional Scrum Product Owner live virtual course with Simon Kneafsey and especially the following points:
◎ Simon focussed on thoroughly understanding the Scrum principles
◎ Frequent break-out rooms to learn collaboratively in small groups in real-live exercises and bring theory into practice
◎ Collecting results on a digital whiteboard (mural) for discussion and review with the whole team
◎ Course documentation: final digital whiteboard, PSPO reference guide and much more to explore and learn further
◎ Excellent time management: 60 min timeboxed sessions, 15' Pause/60' lunch break
The possibility to interact with 16 participants from all over the world with very different backgrounds and experiences was a huge enrichment to my learning experience.
I can absolutely recommend this kind of training at TheScrumMaster with Simon especially.
Very well done!
Jan 11, 2023
I just took the PSPO I course with…
I just took the PSPO I course with Simon, which was very helpful and insightful. Simon provides an excellent course, very well organized, that promotes teamwork while we consolidate our knowledge with practical exercises. He is very knowledgeable and a great instructor. I strongly recommend you take this course with Simon!
Jan 10, 2023
Great trainer, very well structured content!
Dear fellow Scrum practitioner, this course is for you! I had the pleasure and was lucky enough to take part in Simon's Kneafsey class and I must admit it made a difference. I previously documented myself over Scrum Values, Principles, Artefacts, and all Scrum-related information but what Simon did is to put all information into context. He provides great examples that will definitely help you connect the dots. Highly recommend it!
Jan 10, 2023
Best training for Product Owners
I enjoyed the great two days of Professional Scrum Product Owner training with Simon Kneafsey.
I have got a detailed picture of Scrum and information about best Product owner practices.
You have to attend the training you want to be an effective Product Owner.
Jan 3, 2023
Excellent PSM1
I recently completed PSM1 with Simon and it was excellent. I have delivered many training courses and I loved Simon’s style and interaction. It was easy to do the two days online with the amount of break outs, discussion points and breaks.
Learning was quickly followed by discussions and tasks that made sure we all really absorbed it. It was also interesting to be mixed with people from other companies to get different perspectives.
I highly recommend to use Simon / The Scrum Master for any training need.
Dec 27, 2022
An excellent experience
Simon does an excellent job to make the course engaging and insightful. The administrative part of the course is flawlessly managed and learners are given a lot of material for future references. It's also a great preparation for official certification.
Dec 26, 2022
Engaging and Insightful class
The class is very interactive, with many examples and exercises that helped me gain a better understanding of Scrum and the PO role. Simon maintained a steady pace throughout the class, helping us keep the focus on the content.
Dec 26, 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed the PSPO1 course…
I thoroughly enjoyed the PSPO1 course and think Simon has been patient with questions. A very good entry-level course if you are looking for one.
Dec 25, 2022
Real-world scenario based training
Great grasp of scrum methodology and fundamentals. The course was structured around practical examples and these real-world scenarios invoked insightful group discussions.
Any material not specifically covered in depth during the condensed 2-day course was captured in the material shared immediately at the end of the course.
Dec 21, 2022
Great course - would recommend!
Great course, Simon was clear and concise. We were afforded opportunities to have open discussions and scenarios to test what we were learning as we went.
Dec 21, 2022
To the point!
Simon was to the point, happy to answer any questions as we went through the material and gave concrete examples when asked.
Dec 21, 2022
Simon is an enthusiastic trainer!
Simon is an enthusiastic trainer, and you can see that he really enjoys SCRUM, which makes the two days of training very enjoyable!
Dec 19, 2022
Great learning experience
I had a great learning experience, which combined the fundamental theory and principles of scrum, with practical examples and discussion. Simon was a great and enthusiastic teacher!!
Dec 19, 2022
I really enjoyed taking this course
I really enjoyed taking this course. The instructor was very knowledgeable and really good at explaining scrum master course. Overall I would highly recommend!
Dec 18, 2022
Superb Remote Class
A fantastic 2 days spent with Simon and the fellow attendees. the course content was superb. I was a little sceptical at first with it being an online class but the tools and level of engagement was perfect. I cannot recommend this course; or Simon enough!
Dec 18, 2022
Highly Professional & Engaging Training
The course was extremely well organised, well facilitated and led by an expert trainer, Simon, who was willing and able to answer all of our questions.
After the course ended, learning materials were shared immediately with information on further reading and how to continue developing ourselves.
Highly recommended!
Dec 16, 2022
Great course with lots of links to the real world
It was a really good course with great interaction and ability to ask questions on both theory and real situations. At first I found it had a slightly slow start and I think slightly more content could have been squeezed in if the start had been on the same level as the rest of the two days, but this is a minor comment. As a whole I really enjoyed the course, learnt a lot and got lots of inspiration.
Dec 15, 2022
Excellent training with good…
Excellent training with good interactions. Simon is clearly very knowlegeable about the topics. I like that the course is straightforward and comes with many examples.
Dec 14, 2022
I learned a lot in a simple way
The methods used, both theoretical and practical, make learning enjoyable and very easy.
Dec 14, 2022
Great course
Great course, found the contents really valuable
Dec 14, 2022
The best PSPO-1 training
Simon is highly knowledgeable and a thorough professional. His course is well organised and structured with great live examples and exercises.I had a great interactive experience thoroughly enjoyed participating in the time boxed exercises.
Thank you Simon for a great Scrum PSPO-1 training. Highly recommend this course and the trainer to anyone who wants to have a great introduction into scrum and learn more about product owner role.
Dec 13, 2022
Great Product Owner Training
Simon is a highly professional and highly experienced trainer who gave us an excellent preparation on the Product Owner Role.
I really appreciated his organized and structured way of covering topics in a dynamic way and with real-life examples. It was a pleasure having him as a trainer, and for a next SCRUM-related training I would definitely choose one of Simon's classes.
Thanks again for these great two days.
Dec 10, 2022
Valuable and enjoyable experience
Simon was a very engaging and knowledgeable instructor. He brought the course content to life and made the experience both valuable and enjoyable. Thank you Simon!
Dec 10, 2022
Highly recommend for beginner scrum leaners
The course was thorough, well organised, and enjoyable. Simon was a great leader of the course, who put a lot of effort and energy into making the course engaging and valuable.
Dec 2, 2022
Great course
Simon is a knowledgeable trainer and was a great help in the PSPO course. The small class size helped me to absorb knowledge from others through interactive exercises whilst learning. The course was well set out and I would recommend this to anyone who is looking to become a Product Owner or someone who has just become a Product Owner and is looking to expand their knowledge.
Nov 29, 2022
Brought scrum to life
Simon helped bring scrum to life by talking through misconceptions and practical examples.
Nov 23, 2022
One of the best online work-related
One of the best online work-related training that I have participated. Simon has great knowledge of Scrum topics and kept all materials condensed and easy to understand. Were two incredible days, interactive and practical! I recommend Simon as a Scrum Master Trainer.
Nov 22, 2022
Very good
Very good! I'm a PM and new to the subject. After the training I'm able to visualize how to implement the learnings within the projects.
Nov 22, 2022
Great intro to Scrum
Big thanks to Simon for providing a good introduction to the SCRUM framework and the SCRUM master role. I especially appreciated the short 1-hour bursts of lecture mixed with exercises followed by a 15 min break.
Nov 10, 2022
Useful course taught in an engaging way.
Useful course taught in an engaging way.
Nov 10, 2022
Scaled Professional Scrum with Nexus…
Scaled Professional Scrum with Nexus (SPS) - 5*
It was an excellent 2 days spent in a virtual classroom with like-minded people, all wanting the same knowledge. Simon set the scene perfectly at the beginning of day 1 which made the transition into the course learning effortless and very interesting. The content, tools used and delivery was great, great group and the sessions and breaks were spaced out perfectly.
Superb course and huge thanks to Simon.
Nov 7, 2022
Spend time with PO community
Spoke with other POs from different companies which opened up how I viewed Product Ownership and not just limited to my own personal experiences
Nov 7, 2022
SPS - NEXUS
This was a really enjoyable 2 day course and learning experience. The format is really well thought out and structured for a virtual environment with plenty of structured breaks during the day.
Simon did a great job in facilitating the group and bringing out everyone's ideas and thoughts together.
Simon kept everyone engaged in the content for 2 days, with cameras on, breakout group activities and group discussions.
I would recommend this course for anyone looking to scale Scrum using the NEXUS framework.
Nov 7, 2022
considered the overall Knowledge level…
considered the overall Knowledge level of the Group,good knowledge transfer, content presented in an interesting way and exercises kept me going and the Time flew by
Nov 6, 2022
Most enjoyable Scrum Course
This has been one of the most enjoyable Scrum Courses I've been on, and I've attended a few.
Simon made it very interactive and engaging with lots of opportunity to talk through ideas in exercises with other attendees in breakout rooms.
Even though it was 2 full days of being on a Zoom call - i still felt energised and excited to take ideas back to my team at work.
Nov 6, 2022
Simon Kneafsey is an excellent trainer…
Simon Kneafsey is an excellent trainer who explains the theory very clearly and also coaches you to understand how to apply scaled agile in your workplace. The course was well paced and the group exercises were my favourite parts because they really brought the content to life. It helps to discuss the topics with others from different companies in the industry. There was also a really good amount of breaks, which made it a lot easier to stay focused. I would highly recommend this course and Simon as your trainer!
Nov 4, 2022
Valuable course with great format and interactive style
The Scaled Professsional Scrum course is definitely worthwhile. Simon Kneafsey is a really effective facilitator and trainer. I found him personable, experienced, and with an in-depth level of understanding on the key topics. He drove valuable discussions, providing different perspectives, and was able to draw all attendees into the exercises and conversations. The 2 days flew past and I will recommend this course to others who are looking to find out more about scaling scrum in their organisation.
Nov 4, 2022
Great course, lots of interaction
Simply a great course, up to the same high standards that I'm used to when taking trainings with Simons ...
Nov 4, 2022
Great learning
Great learning about not one solution fits all.
Simon was great and super responsive to every question we had. Our cohort had very advanced members already and thus we had tough questions, which he brilliantly answered.
Nov 4, 2022
Found Simon really knowledgeable
Found Simon really knowledgeable. Was also very lucky that we had a fairly mature class level in terms of their experience of scrum. This made the activities and discussions very valuable to help apply to real world examples.
Nov 3, 2022
Simon is a great trainer with a lot of…
Simon is a great trainer with a lot of knowledge and a very pleasant way of teaching.
The PSPO-A course is not for beginners and the things he talks about, the group work etc. are for experienced Product Owners. The course has a very fast pace and if you are not up to speed with Scrum and PO Tasks you might not be successful - so it is highly recommended to attend PSPO I first.
Nov 2, 2022
A great tutor and great course
Thoroughly enjoyed the PSPO-advanced training run by Simon Kneafsey in the last 2 days.
A good refresher on PSPO I, plus lots of new information and tools on values, experimentation, scaling, etc. Can’t wait to put some of these to good use!
Best of all, an opportunity to socialise with other POs / product people and hear about how others work.
Nov 2, 2022
A highly interactive course based on…
A highly interactive course based on Scrum knowledge but driven by real life experience discussions.
Presenter was very knowledgeable. As Simon still works in the industry, he is able to articulate with real world scenarios, significantly enhancing the experience.
Nov 2, 2022
Great PSPO-A training
Thanks to Simon Kneafsey & TheScrumMaster.co.uk for two intense PSPO-A training days. The course was as always very well organized and you get a lot from Simon's real life examples. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to get deeper knowledge about this SCRUM accountability!
Nov 2, 2022
PSPO II with Simon Kneafsey
It was my second course with Simon Kneafsey and again I didn't get disappointed! I very enjoyed the experience and I learned a lot of new valuable information regarding Product Owner role and Scrurm. I Highly recommend this class - PSPO II with Simon!
Nov 1, 2022
The class was well structured and the speed was very good
It was a great opportunity to get more invite into the Role of a Product Owner and Scrum in general.
Oct 31, 2022
Excellent intro to being a Scrum Master
Simon's in-person course was highly recommended, and I can clearly understand why.
Rather than simply reading from the slides or dictating information to the audience, Simon was thoroughly effective at engaging with the attendees to promote discussion and encourage knowledge sharing.
Simon obviously knows the course material inside out, and there is a lot of it! But the flow never seemed rushed, and there was still time for plenty of questions along the way and before we wrapped up on day 2. Simon has plenty of examples which link the various topics to real-world situations, to make it all easier to comprehend.
Thanks very much Simon
Oct 31, 2022
Simon was excellent
Simon was excellent. His delivery of the material was superbly structured, and his ability to set a room instantly at ease meant the everybody was able to take the most from the course. I rarely enjoy these sorts of things, as they can be 2 days of someone stood at the front of the room talking at you, but Simon didn't subscribe to that method of teaching. The 2 days were full of interaction, group exercises (joyful I believe was the word) and some excellent insight into how Scrum should be used as a framework. Thank you Simon
Oct 27, 2022
Fantastic, thought provoking and very relevant to OKR strategy
This course was fantastic and thought provoking.
The content guided my thinking on how to set better goals that are based on customer outcomes, which will generate customer value. It linked very nicely with some work my organisation is doing on setting OKRs for next year and helped me learn some new language to support embedding this new approach.
Simon Kneafsey led the course and had well balanced style of sharing theory and information versus practical learning in group and individual exercises. I liked the pace of the class and the changing of format throughout to keep you mind focused on what you were learning. I would highly recommend this course!
Oct 26, 2022
Excellent course
I have returned for another training course delivered by Simon, PAL-EBM and had the same fantastic experience as the first time. Simon was very clear, knowledgeable and the course had a great pace throughout the day. Highly recommend.
Oct 24, 2022
Detailed engaging and interesting…
Detailed engaging and interesting class!
Simon came prepared with a lot of detailed class content as well as was patient in answering our questions/scenarios we brought to the table from our various day-to-day jobs.
Oct 24, 2022
PSM 2 Course - Outstanding content and delivery
I recently attended the PSM 2 course which was led by Simon. His facilitation skills, teaching and making the course content applicable to real world situations was outstanding. With his wealth of experience in this domain, Simon knew the content inside out and the delivery, with frequent breakout sessions and appropriate breaks throughout the two days made it very engaging.
I'd highly recommend Simon, and I look forward to attending any future courses that he's delivering.
Oct 22, 2022
A very interactive online course to…
A very interactive online course to help prepare you for the PSM2 assessment. Very well structured which allowed for open discussions on various topics. The course allowed for various breakout rooms which were great and really interactive. Highly recommended.
Oct 21, 2022
The Evidence Based Management (EBM)…
The Evidence Based Management (EBM) course run by Simon Kneafsey at Thescrummaster.co.uk was a very informative course. The course delivery was really enjoyable due to the numerous interactive breakout sessions, keeping you involved throughout the day, which can often be a challenge during online courses. A worthwhile day.
Oct 20, 2022
Great PAL-EBM course
Simon is incredibly knowledgeable across Agile practises, not just quoting from the guides but applying them to real life experiences.
The session is highly enjoyable, where its not death by PowerPoint. Its an interactive session with other participants from various organisations. There is a lot of information to absorb, yet the structure and rest inbetween sections enable you to absorb the learning and reflect how it can be applied to your industry
I would highly recommend training with Simon for any Agile subjects.
Oct 20, 2022
Great experience
This was a really good class, great discussion, debate and very well facilitated. The exercises really helped drive home the point of the issues that were being discussed.
Courses taught by Simon
Applying Professional Scrum
Applying Professional Scrum for Software Development
Professional Agile Leadership - Essentials
Professional Agile Leadership - Evidence Based Management
Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills
Professional Scrum with Kanban
Professional Scrum Master
Professional Scrum Master II
Professional Scrum Master and Professional Scrum Product Owner
Professional Scrum Product Owner
Professional Scrum Product Owner - Advanced
Professional Scrum with User Experience
Scaled Professional Scrum
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This post continues my ongoing series revisiting the principles behind the Agile Manifesto. This time we are focussing on the following Agile principle – “The most efficient and effective method of conveying information to and within a development team is face-to-face conversation.”
"At regular intervals, the team reflects on how to become more effective, then tunes and adjust its behavior accordingly." What does this mean and why is it important?
For 10 years I have been using an adapted version of Scrum to organise my personal and professional life. I call this the Personal Scrum System. The Personal Scrum System is simple and it can help you achieve your Goals, whatever they might be.
Agile approaches like Scrum have long promoted the importance of working at a sustainable pace. This principle was made part of the Agile Manifesto due to a common practice in the software industry where people were(/are) expected to work extra hours in order to meet a deadline. Commonly this was(/is) used to mask inevitable inaccuracies in planning, poor management and quality issues.
Life is complex, and unpredictable, and we all have to deal with it daily. The Personal Scrum System helps people find success in their lives by setting and achieving Goals.
Scrum is a framework for developing and sustaining complex products. But could it be used by individuals to help them in their personal and professional lives?
Motivation matters! If you have a suitably motivated team, who are empowered, resourced and focused they will likely overcome most obstacles in their way.
The concepts of iterative and incremental development are central to Scrum. What do they mean, and why are they important?
This post is the first in an ongoing series revisiting the principles behind the Agile Manifesto. This post is focused on the following important principle – “Simplicity–the art of maximizing the amount of work not done–is essential.”
A recent question received via TheScrumMaster.co.uk was – “How can I get my first Scrum Master role and gain experience if the available jobs require 2+ years of experience? What do you advise?”