Mark Wavle
Unstuck Agile
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What students say about Mark
Jan 28, 2024
Mark was amazing teacher
Mark was amazing teacher
Jan 26, 2024
Excellent
I just got 96.7% in a practice assessment a day after completing this class and having minimal knowledge of scrum. Mark is an engaging and effective trainer who also does a great job of making it fun. Highly recommended.
Dec 15, 2023
Mark is a talented instructor and…
Mark is a talented instructor and facilitator. His experience and passion for working with teams is evident.
Dec 14, 2023
Mark was an amazing instructor!
Mark was an amazing instructor! The class content was very comprehensive and Mark kept it engaging the entire time. Definitely recommend this class for anyone looking to take the PSM I or just looking to refine their skills.
Dec 14, 2023
Best online training I've ever experienced
Mark is an incredible teacher and I am beyond grateful that I was able to participate in this course. It was the best online training I have ever experienced. It was super interactive and engaging, perfectly paced, and I loved the 4-day format that allowed me to think and process between sessions. Mark is brilliant, patient, encouraging, and he pushes your thinking - everything you would want in a coach. I learned everything I needed for the certification exam and aced it. More importantly, I experienced huge revelations in my thinking as Scrum illuminated issues in my work that had been causing me a lot of pain and for that, the course paid for itself 10x over for me. Mark took the time to answer every question I had and provided me with invaluable insights on my particular situation. If you're on the fence between Scrum.Org providers like I was - I am so glad I picked Unstuck Agile. They will be my first choice for any future Scrum trainings. Thank you, Mark!!
Dec 1, 2023
Excellent course design, excellent instructor.
The PSM I class was very well designed. Over four days we were able to learn the context from where the empirical process of Scrum emerged and where it is most effective, the pillars that support this process, the values that guide it, and the elements that enable it. The course explained the role of the Scrum Master in detail through a theoretical background as well as real-life case studies. Mark Wavle, the Trainer, was exceptional in his delivery and adaptation to the group, in his experience in the field, and in the depth he provided to the material and to the answers he gave to the questions of the group.
I had 3 years of experience working as a Scrum Master and this class has now given me the confidence to own the role and help organizations develop or improve their Scrum framework.
Dec 1, 2023
Good Examples!
Mark gave us a lot of examples which made it easy to understand!
Dec 1, 2023
I highly recommend the Professional…
I highly recommend the Professional Scrum Master with Mark Wavle. He asks great questions and provided a well-balanced environment for me to learn and grow.
Nov 30, 2023
Great class
The class was great. Mark facilitated the class with great timing and execution. I don't have anything negative at all about any of it.
Nov 30, 2023
Very interactive and engaging training.
Very interactive and engaging training.
Nov 9, 2023
Agile for leaders - gives you a an improved mindset
Mark W. did an awesome job at presenting the content of this course. He was highly knowledgeable and very engaging throughout and made the two days go by very quickly. Mixing in both presentations as well as group activities to practice what we learned, this leadership course was much better than we were expecting! Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge with us!
Sep 1, 2023
Mark is an exceptional teacher
Mark is an extraordinary teacher. He is very knowledgeable in the field as he has worked with and for many reputable organizations where he served both as developer and scrum master.
The class was exceptional, very interactive, information and on point.
Jul 7, 2023
Outstanding instruction!
Great course with even better instruction! Mark was outstanding in his presentation of the material, but also allowed for lots of student interaction to add to our learning. Passed test 1st try!
Jul 6, 2023
Mark is genuine
Mark is genuine, kind, knowledge and engaging. I recommend taking his class.
Jun 30, 2023
Amazing Instructor!
Mark absolutely made that class, his approach to the material, his respectful nature and laid back personality made it thoroughly enjoyable!
Jun 2, 2023
Mark was great
Mark was great. Clear, concise, and offered great examples/stories. The class was to gain knowledge and not just to review for the PSM exam. However, he did share knowledge and examples of the types for test preparation.
Mar 31, 2023
Great instruction and course with immediate benefits!
Mark is an excellent instructor! He engaged well with all attendees and did a seamless job tying course topics to real world examples/experiences. This was key to absorbing the content so I could return to work and immediately apply the lessons, leadership approaches, agility, and Scrum framework. I highly recommend Mark and Unstuck Agile for you or your team's professional development needs. Thanks again Mark!
Mar 22, 2023
Mark is an excellent instructor and…
Mark is an excellent instructor and conversation-facilitator. The content of PAL-E is thought-provoking, engaging, and insightful. I came away with more confidence in Agile philosophy as a leader and with plenty of ideas of how and what to influence in my organization and personal life with agility. It was great and helpful to hear the perspectives of my classmates as well.
Feb 14, 2023
Experienced and Passionate Instruction
The course was taught from experience and a breadth of knowledge. Our instructor was passionate about the Scrum framework, teaching with relatable stories and fun exercises.
Oct 3, 2022
Great class
Great class, provided all material necessary to help towards the ultimate goal of getting certification. Keep things in perspective and even had some ah ha moments. Highly recommend Mark :)
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 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.
Jun 27, 2022
Informative and Exciting
Be prepared to use your critical thinking abilities or develop one. Mark's class was very informative and thought provoking, the course was very interactive and gets you excited about scrum and agile all over again. I really enjoyed this class and recommend it to all scrum masters looking to improve their skills.
Jun 24, 2022
Very informative and great discussions!
Mark and Lauren were excellent teachers! The class had many great discussions and I learned a lot from both them and the other students in the class. They have a great understanding of the nuance and complexity of the Scrum framework.
Jun 23, 2022
PSM ll with Mark Wavle is fantastic!
Mark was fantastic! This class was informative, thought provoking, and was the perfect balance of instruction and group activities. I'm walking away with ideas to try, topics to dig into more, and I feel prepared to take the PSM ll assessment. Thank you so much Mark!
May 1, 2022
Interactive and awesome online class
Interactive and awesome online class!
This training really brings up the essence of why we need to specify and measure goals.
Apr 25, 2022
EBM pokoe mantap lah
Seems the course is running well tough it was a virtual course, perhaps it would be favorable for us to start right away on practicing EBM's tools towards the day-to-day case in our company.
Apr 22, 2022
The class was great
The class was great, getting many insight and clarification on my doubt.
Apr 21, 2022
Impression of the PAL-EBM training
The training was excellent and made me understand what is EBM and how to apply in organization. The trainers were very clear in how to describe and deliver the material.
Apr 21, 2022
This training open my mind up to see…
This training open my mind up to see how is the Goals, Empiricism and Measures work together to achieve higher goals.
The training is complete with story telling, text document, exercise, and Q&A.
Thanks for Mark and Joshua who facilitate this training.
Apr 21, 2022
It's powerful training for our increase…
It's powerful training!
The training increase our knowledge in Scrum. I will implement the soonest this useful knowledge in the team
thanks for great facilitator ( Joshua P) & Instructor (Mike)
Apr 21, 2022
Not Just A Regular Training
We had this training as in-house training. There were 30 Scrum Master, Product Owner, Tribe Leader and Business Analyst joined.
I called this training "not just a regular training" because we have a workshop by the end of the training.
We were not using example or case studies, but real case that we faced day to day in our organization.
In the workshop we can actually make our EBM based on our product. PO and SM paired together and build their product's EBM.
This is so useful!
We packed the training into 3 x 3 hours a day with only 2 x 5mins break each hour.
But guess what... everyone were so energized and active eventhough the timebox was so packed.
Mark and Joshua were just a perfect duo.
The material delivered clearly.
The pace was just right, not too fast and not too slow.
Thanks Mark and Joshua.
Mar 11, 2022
Mark is a very thoughtful instructor
Mark is a very thoughtful instructor. I appreciated his insights and calm approach. The course is useful for understanding core concepts like the winding path to achieving goals and using metrics in different areas to better understand current position. Highly recommend both Mark and PAL-EBM.
Mar 8, 2022
Mark was a great teacher
Mark was a great teacher! I am in a point of my life where I am looking to find something that I can be passionate about in my professional career. I have a close friend that has been in Scrum for a long time and he suggested it to me and said I would probably be very interested. This turned out to be true the more I read about it and I decided to take a class in being a professional Scrum master. I came across Mark and decided to take my first class with him (he is local to me). It ended up being an online class but I am so happy I took this next step. I am ready to dive into the world of Scrum and expand my skills as a leader, coach, facilitator, etc. Mark is very down to earth and extremely knowledgable on everything Scrum. I would highly recommend taking his class for anyone who is new to the world of Scrum.
Feb 16, 2022
Take the PAL-EBM training with Mark it is going to be awesome!
The PAL-EBM training is an awesome training for everyone who wants to get started empirical improve business results.
Due to his deep knowledge and brought experiences in empiricism, Scrum, and Agility, Mark did a fantastic job in introducing Evidence-Based Management to me.
Based on a case study and lots of interactive exercises the training helped me to get a deeper understanding of how to manage with evidence. Mark did not just provide the training he made a learning experience out of it by providing additional emails, reflections, materials, and follow-up calls.
In short, if you want to learn more about Evidence-Based Management I highly recommend taking a class with Mark.
Feb 11, 2022
Real world examples, hands on exercises, direct feedback, and a good variety of teaching tools
We're so glad we selected Mark as our PSM trainer. Each question, no matter how niche, was met with insight and nuance that seamlessly related our real-world situations back to the course material.
Feb 10, 2022
Mark cares that you learn via…
Mark cares that you learn via introspection and from each other. I had watched Mark's video before signing up for his class. Spot on. He used NVC to bring out the introverts and created a vibrating working sessions between the attendees. The group gets to learn from everyone via breakout sessions based upon librating structures. These sessions are much better than other break outs I've seen in other classes. Mark crafts in lots of specific strategies we can implement and towards enacting change. I will be recommending scrum masters from my organization to sign-up for Mark's session. Overall effective use of time.
Jan 28, 2022
Changed my perspective!
The training was awesome! materials are well organized. Mark is a very friendly and knowledgeable trainer, gave a lot of real-life examples and was very kind to discuss additional questions at the end of each session.
Jan 14, 2022
Mark Wavle held an amazing PAL-E class!
Mark is a great instructor, who explains things in a very engaging way.
After the PAL-E I now have a toolbox with a lot of great exercises, structures and ideas that can be applied to a wide variety of situations.
The after-class question-and-answer sessions were also amazing - those alone were worth the price of the class in itself.
Nov 4, 2021
Great Instructor
Great Instructor! Mark is a great instructor. The class was highly interactive and engaging. I would take a class led by Mark again.
Nov 1, 2021
PAL-EBM Training by Mark Wavle
It was an amazing experience joining Mark's PAL-EBM class. The participants were GREAT and very Engaging. Learning never stop.
Oct 27, 2021
Excellent complement to PSM II
Excellent complement to PSM II! :)
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 19, 2021
Valuable and insightful
Valuable and insightful
Jul 15, 2021
Excellent training
Excellent training
Jul 15, 2021
Scrum Training
The session was very interactive and interesting. Thanks to Mark/Art we got a very good understanding about scrum. Multiple exercises with different teams and working towards a goal was brilliant.
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 27, 2021
This was a fantastic class
This was a fantastic class! Excellent trainer and great discussion throughout.
May 19, 2021
Knowledgeable and personable instructors
Very knowledgeable and personable instructors with great communication skills and a wealth of real-world experience.
Dec 11, 2020
Knowledgeable, Kind, and Clear
Mark's hands-on experience with helping organizations implement Scrum comes across clearly in his teachings. I'd take his class again just to practice working in a Scrum team! But I'm ready to practice what Mark taught us. Great instructor (and great work, Assistant Instructor Thanuja!), great material, great tools, very thorough.
Jul 30, 2020
Worth the time!
This was a fantastic class. Mark and company did an outstanding job of teaching the fundamentals in an accessible, friendly, and fun way. The hands-on tasks helped drive the principles home. I would take another class with Mark in a heartbeat.
May 18, 2020
Take this class!
Mark is passionate about Scrum which makes him a fantastic teacher. I learned so much in our 5 day digital class. Thank you Mark & Summer for all of the insight and knowledge!!
May 8, 2020
Highly recommend this class
The class was very informative and interactive in nature.
May 4, 2020
Great online course!!
Being able to complete the course virtually was such a plus. I was really happy to take the course over 4 half days instead of 2 long full days. It was a lot of information to take in and the half days prevented fatigue. The instructors did a great job!!
Dec 6, 2019
The most effective way how you could spend 2 day in order to be better SM.
These two days were full of positive attitude, a lot of information, and unique chances to look at everything from a new perspective. I refined my understanding of Scrum and learned effective supplemental techniques that would help me to be a better scrum master. 94% at PSMII exam just the next day after the course is a quite clear indicator of how good is the course and how great is the trainer.
Dec 5, 2019
PSMII Class - Charlotte, Dec. 3-4, 2019
This was a very informative class where we learned by example (e.g. through the use of Liberating Structures). The instructor kept the class moving, held the class within time constraints, enabled participants to guide and participate in discussion, and ensured that the most valuable topics were covered.
Sep 23, 2019
The class was very well taught
The class was very well taught! Mark did a fantastic job of tying real-world examples from his career travels into the class!
Aug 1, 2019
Thinking more about your team
Very thoughtful class led by an excellent instructor. The emphasis on empathy and understanding how to better serve your team was a great reminder of what a Scrum Master should be striving towards.
Jul 31, 2019
Honestly recommend to attend anyone…
Honestly recommend to attend anyone interesting in delivering value of the highest quality as a result of the SCRUM framework implementation.
Apr 24, 2019
Excellent course
Excellent course! The facilitation techniques, the crucial conversations and the 'training from the back of the room' skills that are taught in this class are critical components for next-level Scrum Masters. Moving beyond the mechanics of Scrum, this is a deep-dive course bringing the heart and soul of Scrum to life! Loved it.
Apr 5, 2019
I'm wrestling with how to apply what I…
I'm wrestling with how to apply what I learned. I could probably use some coaching as I attempt to define some delegated authority and constraints.
Should I just email my questions?
Tom
Mar 22, 2019
Mark Wavle continues to be an excellent…
Mark Wavle continues to be an excellent instructor.
Mar 21, 2019
Amazing course
This course was amazing. The facilitator was engaging, effective and knowledgeable about the subject of Scrum. He made the class interesting, kept it moving and was very approachable. He facilitated participation and encouraged real-life scenarios and stories from the participants. This helps me learn because I can see how it is done in the "real world" from those already out in the trenches for longer than I have been. I would highly recommend this course, and particularly with this instructor. I will seek out other Scrum.org courses from this instructor to continue my personal Scrum journey.
Mar 21, 2019
Mark did a fantastic job!
Mark did a fantastic job!! It's clear that he has much experience with speaking and working with leaders and coaching them as they adopt greater agility. He had wonderful real-world examples. He was also very good at reading the room and customizing our discussion in reaction to the attendees' responses.
Mar 20, 2019
Mark is a great coach
Mark is a great coach! It is always a pleasure to learn from him! In this class I really enjoyed the variety of facilitation techniques that Mark introduced. Great class from which I gained a lot of knowledge I can use in a real life! Thank you Mark!
About Mark
I remember joining my first Scrum team thirteen years ago... While I was skeptical at first, I was quickly convinced of the empowering and energizing approach as I participated in creating and delivering valuable software that delighted our customers. And I haven't turned back - since joining my first Scrum team, I have been a Development Team member, Scrum Master, Product Owner, and coach.
As a sought-out speaker and trainer, I have created and delivered training on a range of Agile and Business Analysis topics and given presentations at a variety of regional industry groups and conferences across the United States and the world. I have plenty of successes, cuts, and bruises that I love to draw upon as I'm helping others experience, learn, and improve how they deliver value.
I have been an employee in and consultant for Fortune 500 companies, regional organizations, and non-profits, working as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Trainer, course designer, Leadership Coach, Practice Manager, and National Agile Lead. The diverse industries include medical decide manufacturing, medical insurance, P&C insurance, retail, banking, PLM software, and utilities.
I'm honored to have been a part of the amazing Professional Scrum Trainer community since 2015, having taken the PSM class from Ken Schwaber. Since then, I have taught thousands of students in hundreds of Scrum.org classes: Applying Professional Scrum (APS), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II), Professional Agile Leadership Essentials (PAL-E), and Professional Agile Leadership - Evidence-Based Management (PAL-EBM) - excellent, impactful courses that are well-maintained by the community of trainers.
Outside of work, I love to lead worship, learn, and enjoy time with my wife and two teenage boys.
Quotes about Mark's Training
- "Fantastic instructor. Patient, kind. Relevant information. Perfectly executed explanation of information that may be difficult to digest."
- "We're so glad we selected Mark as our PSM trainer. Each question, no matter how niche, has been met with insight and nuance that seamlessly relates real-world situations back to the course material."
- "Such an engaging course and exceptional instructor. From one training colleague to another. Talk about delivering value! Thanks again, Mark."
- "After this class I have many ideas now on how to work with management on how to lead in an agile setting."
- "Loved the exercises! They kept the learning real and applicable."
- "Mark's hands-on experience helping organizations implement Scrum comes across clearly in his teachings. Great instructor, great material, great tools, very thorough."
- "Real life examples were so helpful and showed how to solve problems while staying true to the framework."
- "I would take another class with Mark in a heartbeat."
- "I appreciate his approach to both teaching and coaching students through their thought processes."
- "The class was fantastic—Mark is a very talented and engaging instructor!"
- "Mark took time to answer questions and gave opportunities for more in-depth discussions outside of class (breaks, lunch, etc.)"
- "You completely blew away my expectations and presented a phenomenal learning experience. A huge thank you for being so receptive, positive, engaging, and knowledgeable."
- "Thank you for your time and expertise throughout class. I got a lot out of it due to the style you used to present the material. Time well spent and a tip of the cap to you."
What students say about Mark
Jan 28, 2024
Mark was amazing teacher
Mark was amazing teacher
Jan 26, 2024
Excellent
I just got 96.7% in a practice assessment a day after completing this class and having minimal knowledge of scrum. Mark is an engaging and effective trainer who also does a great job of making it fun. Highly recommended.
Dec 15, 2023
Mark is a talented instructor and…
Mark is a talented instructor and facilitator. His experience and passion for working with teams is evident.
Dec 14, 2023
Mark was an amazing instructor!
Mark was an amazing instructor! The class content was very comprehensive and Mark kept it engaging the entire time. Definitely recommend this class for anyone looking to take the PSM I or just looking to refine their skills.
Dec 14, 2023
Best online training I've ever experienced
Mark is an incredible teacher and I am beyond grateful that I was able to participate in this course. It was the best online training I have ever experienced. It was super interactive and engaging, perfectly paced, and I loved the 4-day format that allowed me to think and process between sessions. Mark is brilliant, patient, encouraging, and he pushes your thinking - everything you would want in a coach. I learned everything I needed for the certification exam and aced it. More importantly, I experienced huge revelations in my thinking as Scrum illuminated issues in my work that had been causing me a lot of pain and for that, the course paid for itself 10x over for me. Mark took the time to answer every question I had and provided me with invaluable insights on my particular situation. If you're on the fence between Scrum.Org providers like I was - I am so glad I picked Unstuck Agile. They will be my first choice for any future Scrum trainings. Thank you, Mark!!
Dec 1, 2023
Excellent course design, excellent instructor.
The PSM I class was very well designed. Over four days we were able to learn the context from where the empirical process of Scrum emerged and where it is most effective, the pillars that support this process, the values that guide it, and the elements that enable it. The course explained the role of the Scrum Master in detail through a theoretical background as well as real-life case studies. Mark Wavle, the Trainer, was exceptional in his delivery and adaptation to the group, in his experience in the field, and in the depth he provided to the material and to the answers he gave to the questions of the group.
I had 3 years of experience working as a Scrum Master and this class has now given me the confidence to own the role and help organizations develop or improve their Scrum framework.
Dec 1, 2023
Good Examples!
Mark gave us a lot of examples which made it easy to understand!
Dec 1, 2023
I highly recommend the Professional…
I highly recommend the Professional Scrum Master with Mark Wavle. He asks great questions and provided a well-balanced environment for me to learn and grow.
Nov 30, 2023
Great class
The class was great. Mark facilitated the class with great timing and execution. I don't have anything negative at all about any of it.
Nov 30, 2023
Very interactive and engaging training.
Very interactive and engaging training.
Nov 9, 2023
Agile for leaders - gives you a an improved mindset
Mark W. did an awesome job at presenting the content of this course. He was highly knowledgeable and very engaging throughout and made the two days go by very quickly. Mixing in both presentations as well as group activities to practice what we learned, this leadership course was much better than we were expecting! Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge with us!
Sep 1, 2023
Mark is an exceptional teacher
Mark is an extraordinary teacher. He is very knowledgeable in the field as he has worked with and for many reputable organizations where he served both as developer and scrum master.
The class was exceptional, very interactive, information and on point.
Jul 7, 2023
Outstanding instruction!
Great course with even better instruction! Mark was outstanding in his presentation of the material, but also allowed for lots of student interaction to add to our learning. Passed test 1st try!
Jul 6, 2023
Mark is genuine
Mark is genuine, kind, knowledge and engaging. I recommend taking his class.
Jun 30, 2023
Amazing Instructor!
Mark absolutely made that class, his approach to the material, his respectful nature and laid back personality made it thoroughly enjoyable!
Jun 2, 2023
Mark was great
Mark was great. Clear, concise, and offered great examples/stories. The class was to gain knowledge and not just to review for the PSM exam. However, he did share knowledge and examples of the types for test preparation.
Mar 31, 2023
Great instruction and course with immediate benefits!
Mark is an excellent instructor! He engaged well with all attendees and did a seamless job tying course topics to real world examples/experiences. This was key to absorbing the content so I could return to work and immediately apply the lessons, leadership approaches, agility, and Scrum framework. I highly recommend Mark and Unstuck Agile for you or your team's professional development needs. Thanks again Mark!
Mar 22, 2023
Mark is an excellent instructor and…
Mark is an excellent instructor and conversation-facilitator. The content of PAL-E is thought-provoking, engaging, and insightful. I came away with more confidence in Agile philosophy as a leader and with plenty of ideas of how and what to influence in my organization and personal life with agility. It was great and helpful to hear the perspectives of my classmates as well.
Feb 14, 2023
Experienced and Passionate Instruction
The course was taught from experience and a breadth of knowledge. Our instructor was passionate about the Scrum framework, teaching with relatable stories and fun exercises.
Oct 3, 2022
Great class
Great class, provided all material necessary to help towards the ultimate goal of getting certification. Keep things in perspective and even had some ah ha moments. Highly recommend Mark :)
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 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.
Jun 27, 2022
Informative and Exciting
Be prepared to use your critical thinking abilities or develop one. Mark's class was very informative and thought provoking, the course was very interactive and gets you excited about scrum and agile all over again. I really enjoyed this class and recommend it to all scrum masters looking to improve their skills.
Jun 24, 2022
Very informative and great discussions!
Mark and Lauren were excellent teachers! The class had many great discussions and I learned a lot from both them and the other students in the class. They have a great understanding of the nuance and complexity of the Scrum framework.
Jun 23, 2022
PSM ll with Mark Wavle is fantastic!
Mark was fantastic! This class was informative, thought provoking, and was the perfect balance of instruction and group activities. I'm walking away with ideas to try, topics to dig into more, and I feel prepared to take the PSM ll assessment. Thank you so much Mark!
May 1, 2022
Interactive and awesome online class
Interactive and awesome online class!
This training really brings up the essence of why we need to specify and measure goals.
Apr 25, 2022
EBM pokoe mantap lah
Seems the course is running well tough it was a virtual course, perhaps it would be favorable for us to start right away on practicing EBM's tools towards the day-to-day case in our company.
Apr 22, 2022
The class was great
The class was great, getting many insight and clarification on my doubt.
Apr 21, 2022
Impression of the PAL-EBM training
The training was excellent and made me understand what is EBM and how to apply in organization. The trainers were very clear in how to describe and deliver the material.
Apr 21, 2022
This training open my mind up to see…
This training open my mind up to see how is the Goals, Empiricism and Measures work together to achieve higher goals.
The training is complete with story telling, text document, exercise, and Q&A.
Thanks for Mark and Joshua who facilitate this training.
Apr 21, 2022
It's powerful training for our increase…
It's powerful training!
The training increase our knowledge in Scrum. I will implement the soonest this useful knowledge in the team
thanks for great facilitator ( Joshua P) & Instructor (Mike)
Apr 21, 2022
Not Just A Regular Training
We had this training as in-house training. There were 30 Scrum Master, Product Owner, Tribe Leader and Business Analyst joined.
I called this training "not just a regular training" because we have a workshop by the end of the training.
We were not using example or case studies, but real case that we faced day to day in our organization.
In the workshop we can actually make our EBM based on our product. PO and SM paired together and build their product's EBM.
This is so useful!
We packed the training into 3 x 3 hours a day with only 2 x 5mins break each hour.
But guess what... everyone were so energized and active eventhough the timebox was so packed.
Mark and Joshua were just a perfect duo.
The material delivered clearly.
The pace was just right, not too fast and not too slow.
Thanks Mark and Joshua.
Mar 11, 2022
Mark is a very thoughtful instructor
Mark is a very thoughtful instructor. I appreciated his insights and calm approach. The course is useful for understanding core concepts like the winding path to achieving goals and using metrics in different areas to better understand current position. Highly recommend both Mark and PAL-EBM.
Mar 8, 2022
Mark was a great teacher
Mark was a great teacher! I am in a point of my life where I am looking to find something that I can be passionate about in my professional career. I have a close friend that has been in Scrum for a long time and he suggested it to me and said I would probably be very interested. This turned out to be true the more I read about it and I decided to take a class in being a professional Scrum master. I came across Mark and decided to take my first class with him (he is local to me). It ended up being an online class but I am so happy I took this next step. I am ready to dive into the world of Scrum and expand my skills as a leader, coach, facilitator, etc. Mark is very down to earth and extremely knowledgable on everything Scrum. I would highly recommend taking his class for anyone who is new to the world of Scrum.
Feb 16, 2022
Take the PAL-EBM training with Mark it is going to be awesome!
The PAL-EBM training is an awesome training for everyone who wants to get started empirical improve business results.
Due to his deep knowledge and brought experiences in empiricism, Scrum, and Agility, Mark did a fantastic job in introducing Evidence-Based Management to me.
Based on a case study and lots of interactive exercises the training helped me to get a deeper understanding of how to manage with evidence. Mark did not just provide the training he made a learning experience out of it by providing additional emails, reflections, materials, and follow-up calls.
In short, if you want to learn more about Evidence-Based Management I highly recommend taking a class with Mark.
Feb 11, 2022
Real world examples, hands on exercises, direct feedback, and a good variety of teaching tools
We're so glad we selected Mark as our PSM trainer. Each question, no matter how niche, was met with insight and nuance that seamlessly related our real-world situations back to the course material.
Feb 10, 2022
Mark cares that you learn via…
Mark cares that you learn via introspection and from each other. I had watched Mark's video before signing up for his class. Spot on. He used NVC to bring out the introverts and created a vibrating working sessions between the attendees. The group gets to learn from everyone via breakout sessions based upon librating structures. These sessions are much better than other break outs I've seen in other classes. Mark crafts in lots of specific strategies we can implement and towards enacting change. I will be recommending scrum masters from my organization to sign-up for Mark's session. Overall effective use of time.
Jan 28, 2022
Changed my perspective!
The training was awesome! materials are well organized. Mark is a very friendly and knowledgeable trainer, gave a lot of real-life examples and was very kind to discuss additional questions at the end of each session.
Jan 14, 2022
Mark Wavle held an amazing PAL-E class!
Mark is a great instructor, who explains things in a very engaging way.
After the PAL-E I now have a toolbox with a lot of great exercises, structures and ideas that can be applied to a wide variety of situations.
The after-class question-and-answer sessions were also amazing - those alone were worth the price of the class in itself.
Nov 4, 2021
Great Instructor
Great Instructor! Mark is a great instructor. The class was highly interactive and engaging. I would take a class led by Mark again.
Nov 1, 2021
PAL-EBM Training by Mark Wavle
It was an amazing experience joining Mark's PAL-EBM class. The participants were GREAT and very Engaging. Learning never stop.
Oct 27, 2021
Excellent complement to PSM II
Excellent complement to PSM II! :)
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 19, 2021
Valuable and insightful
Valuable and insightful
Jul 15, 2021
Excellent training
Excellent training
Jul 15, 2021
Scrum Training
The session was very interactive and interesting. Thanks to Mark/Art we got a very good understanding about scrum. Multiple exercises with different teams and working towards a goal was brilliant.
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 27, 2021
This was a fantastic class
This was a fantastic class! Excellent trainer and great discussion throughout.
May 19, 2021
Knowledgeable and personable instructors
Very knowledgeable and personable instructors with great communication skills and a wealth of real-world experience.
Dec 11, 2020
Knowledgeable, Kind, and Clear
Mark's hands-on experience with helping organizations implement Scrum comes across clearly in his teachings. I'd take his class again just to practice working in a Scrum team! But I'm ready to practice what Mark taught us. Great instructor (and great work, Assistant Instructor Thanuja!), great material, great tools, very thorough.
Jul 30, 2020
Worth the time!
This was a fantastic class. Mark and company did an outstanding job of teaching the fundamentals in an accessible, friendly, and fun way. The hands-on tasks helped drive the principles home. I would take another class with Mark in a heartbeat.
May 18, 2020
Take this class!
Mark is passionate about Scrum which makes him a fantastic teacher. I learned so much in our 5 day digital class. Thank you Mark & Summer for all of the insight and knowledge!!
May 8, 2020
Highly recommend this class
The class was very informative and interactive in nature.
May 4, 2020
Great online course!!
Being able to complete the course virtually was such a plus. I was really happy to take the course over 4 half days instead of 2 long full days. It was a lot of information to take in and the half days prevented fatigue. The instructors did a great job!!
Dec 6, 2019
The most effective way how you could spend 2 day in order to be better SM.
These two days were full of positive attitude, a lot of information, and unique chances to look at everything from a new perspective. I refined my understanding of Scrum and learned effective supplemental techniques that would help me to be a better scrum master. 94% at PSMII exam just the next day after the course is a quite clear indicator of how good is the course and how great is the trainer.
Dec 5, 2019
PSMII Class - Charlotte, Dec. 3-4, 2019
This was a very informative class where we learned by example (e.g. through the use of Liberating Structures). The instructor kept the class moving, held the class within time constraints, enabled participants to guide and participate in discussion, and ensured that the most valuable topics were covered.
Sep 23, 2019
The class was very well taught
The class was very well taught! Mark did a fantastic job of tying real-world examples from his career travels into the class!
Aug 1, 2019
Thinking more about your team
Very thoughtful class led by an excellent instructor. The emphasis on empathy and understanding how to better serve your team was a great reminder of what a Scrum Master should be striving towards.
Jul 31, 2019
Honestly recommend to attend anyone…
Honestly recommend to attend anyone interesting in delivering value of the highest quality as a result of the SCRUM framework implementation.
Apr 24, 2019
Excellent course
Excellent course! The facilitation techniques, the crucial conversations and the 'training from the back of the room' skills that are taught in this class are critical components for next-level Scrum Masters. Moving beyond the mechanics of Scrum, this is a deep-dive course bringing the heart and soul of Scrum to life! Loved it.
Apr 5, 2019
I'm wrestling with how to apply what I…
I'm wrestling with how to apply what I learned. I could probably use some coaching as I attempt to define some delegated authority and constraints.
Should I just email my questions?
Tom
Mar 22, 2019
Mark Wavle continues to be an excellent…
Mark Wavle continues to be an excellent instructor.
Mar 21, 2019
Amazing course
This course was amazing. The facilitator was engaging, effective and knowledgeable about the subject of Scrum. He made the class interesting, kept it moving and was very approachable. He facilitated participation and encouraged real-life scenarios and stories from the participants. This helps me learn because I can see how it is done in the "real world" from those already out in the trenches for longer than I have been. I would highly recommend this course, and particularly with this instructor. I will seek out other Scrum.org courses from this instructor to continue my personal Scrum journey.
Mar 21, 2019
Mark did a fantastic job!
Mark did a fantastic job!! It's clear that he has much experience with speaking and working with leaders and coaching them as they adopt greater agility. He had wonderful real-world examples. He was also very good at reading the room and customizing our discussion in reaction to the attendees' responses.
Mar 20, 2019
Mark is a great coach
Mark is a great coach! It is always a pleasure to learn from him! In this class I really enjoyed the variety of facilitation techniques that Mark introduced. Great class from which I gained a lot of knowledge I can use in a real life! Thank you Mark!
Courses taught by Mark
Applying Professional Scrum
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Professional Scrum with Kanban I
Professional Scrum with User Experience I
Classes Attended by Mark
Professional Scrum with User Experience
Trainer:
Summer Lawrence
Partner:
Insight
Date:
Oct 28-29, 2019
Professional Scrum Product Owner - Advanced
Trainers:
Chris Conlin, Jim Sammons
Partner:
Insight
Date:
Jan 19-22, 2021