Chris Conlin
Unstuck Agile
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What students say about Chris
Dec 14, 2023
Passion for scrum AND teaching
Chris is clearly passionate about the work and teaching. I loved having the class broken down into shorter periods of time over more days. Its a huge advantage to your brain AND your work load. After this class I feel better prepared for my new role. I am excited for the opportunity to take what we learned and apply it.
Dec 14, 2023
Best Class Ever
One of the best classes I have ever taken. Very hands on, a lot of team activities and exercises, instructor excelled on how to present and communicate to students.
Nov 11, 2023
Real life examples and practical tips
Chris was engaging with real life examples and with a thoughtful and empathy based approach. There are lots of tools and tips to continue to explore and put into practice.
Nov 2, 2023
Great Class
The class was very engaging and easy to follow. The instructors did a great job at keeping things fun and interesting.
Oct 29, 2023
Really enjoyed how the training
Really enjoyed how the training was so interactive and that we had 2 great trainers!
Only thing I would have liked? If we could have dived deeper into the Kano model.
Thank you! :)
Oct 29, 2023
The Facilitation Techniques
The Facilitation Techniques
Oct 29, 2023
I appreciated the real-world stories…
I appreciated the real-world stories Chris and Jim shared throughout the class. It really helped make concepts more tangible and gave me ideas for how I might approach my own challenges.
Oct 27, 2023
The instructors were very engaging.
The instructors were very engaging.
The environment was comfortable, enlightening, and very informative.
Sep 1, 2023
Well Organized and Instructed
The class was well organized and well instructed for all levels of experience.
Aug 24, 2023
Highly Recommend
The interaction and the ability to practice within small groups what we are learning.
Jul 3, 2023
Great collaborative review of Scrum and…
Great collaborative review of Scrum and Agile methodologies as Prep for certifications
Jun 29, 2023
Very Well Designed Class
This was a very detailed session with a lot of exercises and very productive discussions. The real-world examples helped a lot. overall a very well-designed class.
May 8, 2023
PSPO 1 Training
PSPO 1 Training
Chris was an excellent instructor! Very engaging and articulate. I would highly recommend this class for anyone desiring to be a PO and learn about Agile methodolgies.
Sep 30, 2022
Chris is a real Stance-Fu Master!
Chris is a real Stance-Fu Master!
I absolutely loved this class! Chris did a great job explaining all of the various stances that a PO needs to be able to effectively manage a product. His case studies worked well and were, most of the time, very relatable to my actual job. I'll definitely be recommending him to my colleagues!
Sep 29, 2022
PSPO II Advanced
Interactive and fun learning experience! Lots of information gained you will need to improve yourself as a Product Owner. I would strongly suggest this class. Chris Conlin was an excellent instructor!
Aug 11, 2022
This class was great!
This class was fantastic! Chris and Mark did a great job thoroughly explaining class concepts and relating it back to real-life examples
Aug 11, 2022
Elmo says...Great Trainer!
E.L.M.O! :)
Chris did an amazing job as a trainer and I felt prepared for my assessment (passed first try!) and am now working with multiple teams on products and many of the things we worked on in class have been very useful.
Aug 9, 2022
Excellent class from Chris and Mark
Excellent class from Chris and Mark! Thanks for the great activities, discussions and learning from other students.
May 14, 2022
Interactive and Energic
Interactive and Energic
May 13, 2022
This class wasn't what I imagined it to…
This class wasn't what I imagined it to be, it was better. Chris was an excellent instructor who made learning scrum fun and simple.
Feb 25, 2022
Great class
Great class! Chris did an awesome job explaining what it means to be an effective Product Owner.
Feb 23, 2022
Chris brings great real world examples…
Chris brings great real world examples into classroom.
Feb 21, 2022
Choose This Guy
I highly recommend Chris's class if you're a new product owner or looking to become one. Chris kept the material fresh & entertaining and the pace was great. The use of the interactive Murals and the breakout teams was fun & effective. Bonus points if you like dad jokes and classic rock.
Feb 17, 2022
This was a wonderful class to take to…
This was a wonderful class to take to gain additional insight into how to be an effective Product Owner. I would recommend this class to anyone who is interested in learning more about being a Product Owner, those who are Product Owners, and managers of Product Owners.
Nov 5, 2021
Great Class
Great Class! Thank you.
Nov 4, 2021
A course that maximizes value
The PSPO course is not just an info dump - Chris facilitates in a way that breeds understanding and assists with creating immediately actionable to-do's for participants to take back to their teams. I would suggest this course to any Product Owner, experienced or green, as well as for anyone in a role that is PO-adjacent!
Oct 15, 2021
Excellent class
Excellent class, even better instructor!
Oct 12, 2021
Chris Conlin offers an excellent course…
Chris Conlin offers an excellent course that moves well beyond the basics of Product Ownership in Scum. Using personal experience, case studies, and group discussions, Chris' PSPO-A class was crucial in helping me prepare for the PSPO-II certification.
Oct 8, 2021
Chris does a fantastic tying in his and…
Chris does a fantastic tying in his and his students' experience throughout the course to make the concepts stick. He has an amazing sense of pacing that allows him to cover all of the topics and still take frequent breaks.
This is the second course I have taken instructed by Chris and it will not be the last!
Oct 7, 2021
Excellent Class
Chris is easy to listen to and shares his extensive experience often in conjunction with the curriculum. I walked away feeling like I gained knowledge, tools and skills to perform my job better and meet my career goals. This class goes beyond teaching you what is necessary to pass the Advanced certification. 100% provides value to anyone who wants to be a better product owner.
Aug 4, 2021
The class was great
The class was great. Enjoy the interactive exercises. The classmates participated well. I was able to gain more insight into the role of Product Owner.
Jul 30, 2021
Awesome Class
Awesome Class. Gained lot of knowledge
Jul 30, 2021
An engaging course led by passionate instructors!
An engaging course led by passionate instructors, I recommend the PSPO course for anyone looking to learn or continue building on the foundation of how to be an effective Product Owner.
Jul 21, 2021
Great class
Great class with a lot of collaboration.
Jul 21, 2021
Mark and Chris are awesome trainers
Mark and Chris are awesome trainers. They bring lots of real-life experience to the workshop. Enjoyed learning PAL-EBM with them. Thank you.
Jul 16, 2021
Great course & instructor
Chris does a great job of getting through a lot of material in the time allocated. And I like the 4 half-days approach which helps to absorb the material and allow for time to catch up on the day job each day.
My rating would be a 5 star if scrum.org had not designed the course to cover so much material in such a short period of time. I really feel there's a better balance that can be achieved by creating a short series out of the advanced PO course with each course being priced more reasonably.
Jul 11, 2021
A new perspective on measurements
Really appreciate this highly interactive class where both trainers have shared a new perspective on measurement. This class is bringing vision, measurement and behaviour together in a whole new perspective. After this class I have many ideas now on how to work with management on how to lead in an agile setting. Thanks Chris & Mark but also the other participants who have made this class so valuable.
Jul 9, 2021
very valuable & enjoyable
Really enjoyed this class which perfectly ties in the stance agile leaders should take on goals, measures and empiricism with evidence-based management.
Very valuable insights, and the trainers are extremely experienced in training as well as ebm.
Jun 28, 2021
Nice workshop where you can experiment…
Nice workshop where you can experiment what evidence based management really is
Jun 21, 2021
Wonderful PSPO training from Chris and Mark!
I highly recommend the Product Owner training with Chris Conlin and Mark Wavle. Excellent insights, great open-ended discussions, and ample exercises to practice new skills in real-time. Plus, I passed my PSPO I exam on my first attempt, which is a testament to the great training the two of them provided. Big thanks, Chris and Mark!
Jun 10, 2021
Chris and Mark provided us with great…
Chris and Mark provided us with great learnings around Scrum and Product Ownership. They were both very entertaining and offered a mix of discussion and breakouts. Using Mural was a fantastic way to teach and collaborate!
May 19, 2021
Knowledgeable and personable instructors
Very knowledgeable and personable instructors with great communication skills and a wealth of real-world experience.
Apr 26, 2021
Great Learning Experience!
I really enjoyed learning from the other attendees of the class, in addition to the really helpful tools that were provided. I'm looking forward to trying out some of the road-mapping techniques I learned at my organization.
Chris does a great job of providing examples & insight, and his pacing is just right as well.
Apr 26, 2021
Great interactive online class!
Great interactive online class!
Apr 26, 2021
Yet Another Quality Learning Event with Chris!
I've taken the PSPO class in person with Chris and now the PSPO-A class virtually with Chris, and he's phenomenal in both channels. I appreciate the depth and breadth of content in the PSPO-A class and the practical tools and tips learned throughout the class.
Mar 25, 2021
Chris is one of those teachers who…
Chris is one of those teachers who cares more about learning outcomes than following a strict process. Throughout our class, he was fully transparent, provided opportunities to review, and he adjusted the structure catering most to our needs.
Outstanding!
Jan 25, 2021
Chris and Jim are amazing coaches
Chris and Jim are amazing coaches. Their class was full of engagement, personal examples and positive energy. I would definitely recommend them as trainers for PSPO-A class!
Nov 6, 2020
Great Class!
Chris brought many real world examples to class and it made a world of difference. Being able to relate the information to real scenarios made the test much less daunting, and made it much easier to apply to my current role!
Oct 13, 2020
Insightful, Educational, and Recommended!!
Attending the Virtual PSF Training wasvery insightful and educational. Some parts were fast paced and other areas were slower. THe variety of backgrounds that attended demonstrated how different an individual thinks. Chris and Lynzi were helpful as coordinators and SCRUM Masters. I would receommend this class for anyone who wants a grasp at the foundational and may be further their studies with SCRUM.
Jul 6, 2020
I like the schedule and way class was…
I like the schedule and way class was taught with real examples
Jun 29, 2020
Great glass, great trainers!
Great glass, great trainers! I thought Jim and Chris did a fantastic job of instilling the right mindset and knowledge into the students to set us up for success in our role as product owner (or supporting a product owner). Jim and Chris did a fantastic job of providing real world examples and application of the knowledge and skills shared with us. Looking forward to applying the information and skills learned.
Dec 17, 2019
Chris has a firm grasp on the mindset…
Chris has a firm grasp on the mindset required to make difficult value decisions every day. Seeing that confidence makes me think I could do this job.
Nov 14, 2019
Very good instructor
Very good instructor. Class was very informative.
About Chris
Uplifting the art and science of Product Ownership - that is what drives me. All of the classes that I teach are either focused on Product Owners or those leading or working with Product Owners. Product Ownership is the most pivotal and most misunderstood role in organizations, and I want to help set Product Owners up for success.
Through my career as a Product Owner, Product Manager, Scrum Master, Business Analyst, and Agile Coach, I believe in bringing the human focus back to organizations. We all spend a large percentage of our waking hours "doing work", so we would be well-served to make that time as enjoyable and purposeful as we can.
Please reach out if this sounds like something you are interested in learning more about.
What students say about Chris
Dec 14, 2023
Passion for scrum AND teaching
Chris is clearly passionate about the work and teaching. I loved having the class broken down into shorter periods of time over more days. Its a huge advantage to your brain AND your work load. After this class I feel better prepared for my new role. I am excited for the opportunity to take what we learned and apply it.
Dec 14, 2023
Best Class Ever
One of the best classes I have ever taken. Very hands on, a lot of team activities and exercises, instructor excelled on how to present and communicate to students.
Nov 11, 2023
Real life examples and practical tips
Chris was engaging with real life examples and with a thoughtful and empathy based approach. There are lots of tools and tips to continue to explore and put into practice.
Nov 2, 2023
Great Class
The class was very engaging and easy to follow. The instructors did a great job at keeping things fun and interesting.
Oct 29, 2023
Really enjoyed how the training
Really enjoyed how the training was so interactive and that we had 2 great trainers!
Only thing I would have liked? If we could have dived deeper into the Kano model.
Thank you! :)
Oct 29, 2023
The Facilitation Techniques
The Facilitation Techniques
Oct 29, 2023
I appreciated the real-world stories…
I appreciated the real-world stories Chris and Jim shared throughout the class. It really helped make concepts more tangible and gave me ideas for how I might approach my own challenges.
Oct 27, 2023
The instructors were very engaging.
The instructors were very engaging.
The environment was comfortable, enlightening, and very informative.
Sep 1, 2023
Well Organized and Instructed
The class was well organized and well instructed for all levels of experience.
Aug 24, 2023
Highly Recommend
The interaction and the ability to practice within small groups what we are learning.
Jul 3, 2023
Great collaborative review of Scrum and…
Great collaborative review of Scrum and Agile methodologies as Prep for certifications
Jun 29, 2023
Very Well Designed Class
This was a very detailed session with a lot of exercises and very productive discussions. The real-world examples helped a lot. overall a very well-designed class.
May 8, 2023
PSPO 1 Training
PSPO 1 Training
Chris was an excellent instructor! Very engaging and articulate. I would highly recommend this class for anyone desiring to be a PO and learn about Agile methodolgies.
Sep 30, 2022
Chris is a real Stance-Fu Master!
Chris is a real Stance-Fu Master!
I absolutely loved this class! Chris did a great job explaining all of the various stances that a PO needs to be able to effectively manage a product. His case studies worked well and were, most of the time, very relatable to my actual job. I'll definitely be recommending him to my colleagues!
Sep 29, 2022
PSPO II Advanced
Interactive and fun learning experience! Lots of information gained you will need to improve yourself as a Product Owner. I would strongly suggest this class. Chris Conlin was an excellent instructor!
Aug 11, 2022
This class was great!
This class was fantastic! Chris and Mark did a great job thoroughly explaining class concepts and relating it back to real-life examples
Aug 11, 2022
Elmo says...Great Trainer!
E.L.M.O! :)
Chris did an amazing job as a trainer and I felt prepared for my assessment (passed first try!) and am now working with multiple teams on products and many of the things we worked on in class have been very useful.
Aug 9, 2022
Excellent class from Chris and Mark
Excellent class from Chris and Mark! Thanks for the great activities, discussions and learning from other students.
May 14, 2022
Interactive and Energic
Interactive and Energic
May 13, 2022
This class wasn't what I imagined it to…
This class wasn't what I imagined it to be, it was better. Chris was an excellent instructor who made learning scrum fun and simple.
Feb 25, 2022
Great class
Great class! Chris did an awesome job explaining what it means to be an effective Product Owner.
Feb 23, 2022
Chris brings great real world examples…
Chris brings great real world examples into classroom.
Feb 21, 2022
Choose This Guy
I highly recommend Chris's class if you're a new product owner or looking to become one. Chris kept the material fresh & entertaining and the pace was great. The use of the interactive Murals and the breakout teams was fun & effective. Bonus points if you like dad jokes and classic rock.
Feb 17, 2022
This was a wonderful class to take to…
This was a wonderful class to take to gain additional insight into how to be an effective Product Owner. I would recommend this class to anyone who is interested in learning more about being a Product Owner, those who are Product Owners, and managers of Product Owners.
Nov 5, 2021
Great Class
Great Class! Thank you.
Nov 4, 2021
A course that maximizes value
The PSPO course is not just an info dump - Chris facilitates in a way that breeds understanding and assists with creating immediately actionable to-do's for participants to take back to their teams. I would suggest this course to any Product Owner, experienced or green, as well as for anyone in a role that is PO-adjacent!
Oct 15, 2021
Excellent class
Excellent class, even better instructor!
Oct 12, 2021
Chris Conlin offers an excellent course…
Chris Conlin offers an excellent course that moves well beyond the basics of Product Ownership in Scum. Using personal experience, case studies, and group discussions, Chris' PSPO-A class was crucial in helping me prepare for the PSPO-II certification.
Oct 8, 2021
Chris does a fantastic tying in his and…
Chris does a fantastic tying in his and his students' experience throughout the course to make the concepts stick. He has an amazing sense of pacing that allows him to cover all of the topics and still take frequent breaks.
This is the second course I have taken instructed by Chris and it will not be the last!
Oct 7, 2021
Excellent Class
Chris is easy to listen to and shares his extensive experience often in conjunction with the curriculum. I walked away feeling like I gained knowledge, tools and skills to perform my job better and meet my career goals. This class goes beyond teaching you what is necessary to pass the Advanced certification. 100% provides value to anyone who wants to be a better product owner.
Aug 4, 2021
The class was great
The class was great. Enjoy the interactive exercises. The classmates participated well. I was able to gain more insight into the role of Product Owner.
Jul 30, 2021
Awesome Class
Awesome Class. Gained lot of knowledge
Jul 30, 2021
An engaging course led by passionate instructors!
An engaging course led by passionate instructors, I recommend the PSPO course for anyone looking to learn or continue building on the foundation of how to be an effective Product Owner.
Jul 21, 2021
Great class
Great class with a lot of collaboration.
Jul 21, 2021
Mark and Chris are awesome trainers
Mark and Chris are awesome trainers. They bring lots of real-life experience to the workshop. Enjoyed learning PAL-EBM with them. Thank you.
Jul 16, 2021
Great course & instructor
Chris does a great job of getting through a lot of material in the time allocated. And I like the 4 half-days approach which helps to absorb the material and allow for time to catch up on the day job each day.
My rating would be a 5 star if scrum.org had not designed the course to cover so much material in such a short period of time. I really feel there's a better balance that can be achieved by creating a short series out of the advanced PO course with each course being priced more reasonably.
Jul 11, 2021
A new perspective on measurements
Really appreciate this highly interactive class where both trainers have shared a new perspective on measurement. This class is bringing vision, measurement and behaviour together in a whole new perspective. After this class I have many ideas now on how to work with management on how to lead in an agile setting. Thanks Chris & Mark but also the other participants who have made this class so valuable.
Jul 9, 2021
very valuable & enjoyable
Really enjoyed this class which perfectly ties in the stance agile leaders should take on goals, measures and empiricism with evidence-based management.
Very valuable insights, and the trainers are extremely experienced in training as well as ebm.
Jun 28, 2021
Nice workshop where you can experiment…
Nice workshop where you can experiment what evidence based management really is
Jun 21, 2021
Wonderful PSPO training from Chris and Mark!
I highly recommend the Product Owner training with Chris Conlin and Mark Wavle. Excellent insights, great open-ended discussions, and ample exercises to practice new skills in real-time. Plus, I passed my PSPO I exam on my first attempt, which is a testament to the great training the two of them provided. Big thanks, Chris and Mark!
Jun 10, 2021
Chris and Mark provided us with great…
Chris and Mark provided us with great learnings around Scrum and Product Ownership. They were both very entertaining and offered a mix of discussion and breakouts. Using Mural was a fantastic way to teach and collaborate!
May 19, 2021
Knowledgeable and personable instructors
Very knowledgeable and personable instructors with great communication skills and a wealth of real-world experience.
Apr 26, 2021
Great Learning Experience!
I really enjoyed learning from the other attendees of the class, in addition to the really helpful tools that were provided. I'm looking forward to trying out some of the road-mapping techniques I learned at my organization.
Chris does a great job of providing examples & insight, and his pacing is just right as well.
Apr 26, 2021
Great interactive online class!
Great interactive online class!
Apr 26, 2021
Yet Another Quality Learning Event with Chris!
I've taken the PSPO class in person with Chris and now the PSPO-A class virtually with Chris, and he's phenomenal in both channels. I appreciate the depth and breadth of content in the PSPO-A class and the practical tools and tips learned throughout the class.
Mar 25, 2021
Chris is one of those teachers who…
Chris is one of those teachers who cares more about learning outcomes than following a strict process. Throughout our class, he was fully transparent, provided opportunities to review, and he adjusted the structure catering most to our needs.
Outstanding!
Jan 25, 2021
Chris and Jim are amazing coaches
Chris and Jim are amazing coaches. Their class was full of engagement, personal examples and positive energy. I would definitely recommend them as trainers for PSPO-A class!
Nov 6, 2020
Great Class!
Chris brought many real world examples to class and it made a world of difference. Being able to relate the information to real scenarios made the test much less daunting, and made it much easier to apply to my current role!
Oct 13, 2020
Insightful, Educational, and Recommended!!
Attending the Virtual PSF Training wasvery insightful and educational. Some parts were fast paced and other areas were slower. THe variety of backgrounds that attended demonstrated how different an individual thinks. Chris and Lynzi were helpful as coordinators and SCRUM Masters. I would receommend this class for anyone who wants a grasp at the foundational and may be further their studies with SCRUM.
Jul 6, 2020
I like the schedule and way class was…
I like the schedule and way class was taught with real examples
Jun 29, 2020
Great glass, great trainers!
Great glass, great trainers! I thought Jim and Chris did a fantastic job of instilling the right mindset and knowledge into the students to set us up for success in our role as product owner (or supporting a product owner). Jim and Chris did a fantastic job of providing real world examples and application of the knowledge and skills shared with us. Looking forward to applying the information and skills learned.
Dec 17, 2019
Chris has a firm grasp on the mindset…
Chris has a firm grasp on the mindset required to make difficult value decisions every day. Seeing that confidence makes me think I could do this job.
Nov 14, 2019
Very good instructor
Very good instructor. Class was very informative.
Courses taught by Chris
Applying Professional Scrum
Professional Agile Leadership - Essentials
Professional Agile Leadership - Evidence Based Management
Professional Scrum Product Owner
Professional Scrum Product Owner - Advanced
Professional Scrum with User Experience
Other Services by Chris
- Coaching/Consulting
- Immersion Classes
- Private Courses
Upcoming Classes by Chris
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Live Virtual
Date: Feb 12-15, 2024
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM America/New_York
Live Virtual
Date: Feb 20-23, 2024
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM America/New_York
Live Virtual
Date: Mar 11-14, 2024
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM America/New_York
Live Virtual
Date: Mar 18-21, 2024
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM America/New_York
Live Virtual
Date: Mar 25-28, 2024
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM America/New_York
Live Virtual
Date: Apr 8-11, 2024
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM America/New_York
Live Virtual
Date: Apr 23-26, 2024
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM America/New_York
Live Virtual
Date: May 6-9, 2024
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM America/New_York
Live Virtual
Date: May 20-23, 2024
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM America/New_York
Live Virtual
Date: Jun 3-6, 2024
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM America/New_York
Live Virtual
Date: Jun 24-27, 2024
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM America/New_York
Latest Blogs by Chris
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Professional Scrum Trainer
Professional Scrum Master I
Professional Scrum Master III
Professional Scrum Product Owner I
Professional Scrum Product Owner II
Professional Scrum Product Owner III
Professional Agile Leadership I
Professional Agile Leadership - Evidence-Based Management
Professional Scrum with Kanban I
Professional Scrum with User Experience I
Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills
Classes Attended by Chris
Professional Scrum Product Owner - Advanced
Trainers:
Luc St-Laurent, Julee Everett
Date:
Sep 9-10, 2019
Professional Scrum with Kanban
Trainers:
Jim Sammons, Summer Lawrence
Partner:
Insight
Date:
Aug 24-27, 2020
Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills
Trainers:
Jim Sammons, Chris Conlin
Partner:
Unstuck Agile
Date:
Oct 27, 2023