19 - 23 JUNE, 2023
A 5-day live virtual event full of inspiration, tools & hacks
for new and advanced Scrum Masters
GET INSPIRED AND GROW IN YOUR ROLE AS SCRUM MASTER
No matter how experienced you are as Scrum Master, you are in the right place to learn from other agile experts from around Europe. During the Online Scrum Master Summit you can attend several sessions with speakers from all over Europe to get tips, tricks and techniques that will help you expand your role in the world of Agile. Get inspired and level up in your role as Scrum Master.
Then the Online Scrum Master Summit is exactly what you're looking for!
We want to make sure that you feel empowered in your role as Scrum Master. It is such an amazing job with so many opportunities and many learning points. By joining the summit in June you will gain all the expertise you need to grow in your role.
GET INSPIRED
We've put together a great timeline with inspiring speakers who can’t wait to share their expertise and perspective on Agile and Scrum with you.
You will get inspiring talks with insights you can use in your role as Scrum Master. You can apply the gained knowlegde in any of your Scrum Master roles; as coach, as mentor, as teacher or as facilitator.
CONNECT WITH PEERS
Connecting with like-minded people is one of the most important things in being a Scrum Master. It's not an easy job and you're often out there alone.
You can learn from other Scrum Masters, our speakers and other Agile professionals who signed up for the summit by joining us in the
Agile Pro's Community.
MANY TIPS & TECHNIQUES
Whether you are a Scrum Master with years of experience or just starting out, your contribution to the team is very important and valuable. Get tips, tricks and techniques to improve this contribution and make it even more fun.
Our speakers provide you information about new tools and techniques you'll be able to use in your daily Scrum work.
2023 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Artur Margonari
Artur Margonari
Artur works as Agile Coach, Trainer and Facilitator and has more than 10 years of experience in helping organizations in their Agile journey, forming high-performing teams, and delivering great products/services. Having worked as an Agile Coach and Scrum Master in different departments (IT, HR, payroll, procurement, marketing, portfolio) and in various industries (banking, insurance, software house, pharmaceutical, brewery), he was able to learn more about the end to end flow and product cycle, with a 360° view. He organized Agile Tour Brussels and Agile Consortium Belgium conferences and dozens of meetups. Hobbies: music, martial arts, fast learning and traveling.
The 10 Vicious Circles at Work: Detecting and Breaking Them Up
A vicious circle is a complex chain of events that reinforces itself through a feedback loop, with harmful results.
They can be happening anywhere at your company, creating friction, bottlenecks, and making the best employees quit.
In ten years working as an agile coach and Scrum Master in several industries and departments, I’ve listed 10 common vicious circles that I saw again and again, and that can be a true pain in the ass neck.
(And you might be in one of these loops without even knowing!)
Let’s explore 10 vicious circles and learn powerful practices to break them up.
Evelien Roos
Evelien Roos
Evelien Acun-Roos is an experienced Agile Trainer at Xebia Academy and a Professional Scrum Trainer at Scrum.org. She has a profound knowledge of Agile and Scrum and knows how to transfer that to Teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, their surrounding environment, and their management. She loves to get teams up and running and then help them continuously improve. She has helped many different organizations to become more Agile (Unilever, ING, Rabobank, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, APG, Philips, VodafoneZiggo a.o). Evelien loves to give training. She is a certified trainer for Training From the Back of the Room and her training courses are filled with brain-based learning activities. On Agile conferences you can find her sharing knowledge about Scrum Values, Liberating Structures, Brain Science, Situational Leadership; essentially a variety of ways ‘to Boost your Scrum’.
The 5P's of Personal Engagements
Facilitation is more than using mere formats, tricks, structures, and templates.
In this session we go beyond the surface and uncover the reasons behind their usage. I will share the reasons to use these supported by scientific evidence. We will explore how they contribute to effective communication, collaboration, and personal engagement.
The session is designed to be interactive and to engage the participants along the way. Together we will think of practical strategies to apply in your own facilitation, which could empower you to become a more effective facilitator. Join me in my session to explore the why behind powerful facilitation and how you can maximize personal engagement.
Vasco Duarte
Vasco Duarte
Vasco Duarte is a leading voice in the agile community, known for his contributions to the development of agile methodologies and practices. He is the co-founder of Agile Finland and the host of Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast, the most popular Agile podcast in the world, which has more than 9 000 000 unique downloads. He is also the author of NoEstimates: "A novel look at how Agile can transform software development, making it both more sustainable, as well as incredibly profitable."
Vasco is a keynote speaker at many conferences and events, sharing his knowledge and experience with the agile community. With his passion and expertise in agile, Vasco has made a significant impact on the way software development is done today, helping organizations to become more efficient, flexible, and responsive to changing requirements.
Help! - Being Scrum Master job is harder than a therapist, what can I do?
The Scrum Master job is much harder than a therapists job! We work with an infinite variety that includes people's ever changing emotional reality.
One time, a friend came to work, she was tired. Her mom had recently died and her younger kids were sick for a few weeks already. She was clearly tired. Do you know how tired people react when put under pressure? Even if you think you do, you don't. Because every person is different, they can resist different levels of pressure.
How can we prepare for this near-infinite level of novelty when the expectations on the Scrum Master role are so high? In this talk we explore why the Scrum Master role might be the hardest in your company right now, and how to prepare and adopt the right stance that will help you succeed in that role!
Chris Stone
Chris Stone
As The Virtual Agile Coach, Chris Stone is on a mission to help people to continuously improve each and every day and have fun while they do it.
With over a decade of experience creating high performing teams across a range of industries, from smaller, lean enterprises to some of the worlds largest companies, Chris is dedicated to creating environments where people can be their best selves on their best day and be supported on their worst.
He is the Managing Partner of Virtually Agile, a challenger consultancy, a regular on the conference circuit, podcaster, trainer, blogger and soon to be author, Chris is always seeking new ways to share his expertise and inspire others to think creatively about how they can continuously improve.
Continuous Improvement at Scale - How to identify and resolve systemic impediments to progress
The problem with retrospectives is that the learnings identified often remain locally to the team. The wins, failures and improvements a team makes doesn't get shared widely. That knowledge is a resource & a powerful one.
What if you could zoom out across teams of teams?
Join me for an interactive exploration of my top tips, strategies, and hacks for continuous improvement at scale.
Together, we will explore how to break down silos and encourage collaboration between teams, how to identify systemic impediments that impact the entire organization, and how to leverage the power of retrospectives to drive change at scale.
2023 SPEAKERS
Martijn Nas
Martijn Nas
From professional skater at Holiday on Ice to agile coach, Martijn Nas has experienced it all. The lubricating oil in his career is PEP: Passion, Energy and Persistence and that's what brought Martijn to where he stands now. For over 10 years, Martijn has been working on the tangent plane of applied psychology in agile environments in large and medium businesses. Outside the well know techniques in agility and coaching techniques he will use LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® in most of his work. Martijn is at his strongest when you bring him in to be the link between the abstraction in the board room and the pragmatism on the floor during change processes.
Martijn is nationally and internationally trained in Agile, Scrum, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® (LSP) and motivational interviewing (MI). He studied at the University of California. By combining all disciplines, he is a frequently asked sparring partner and agile coach at home and abroad.
Time to take a leap forward, then let's play with LEGO
I believe there are two metaphorical lines a Scrum Master could recognize in the organisation or team that could be the key to change!
In all the organizations I've worked in, I've seen two "parallel" lines:
A - the primary process, which is what we get paid for, and
B - the secondary process, which is how we do things and interact with each other.
In an ideal world, these lines should run parallel to each other, but in practice, this is often not the case. Both processes have a tremendous impact on each other and ultimately on the primary process. Ignoring the secondary process will hinder the growth or transition of the organization.
Using LEGO Serious Play, I help organizations visualize the secondary process and see its influence on the primary process. Through the use of the LSP method, the importance of the secondary process is made visible and tangible. It's time to let go of the illusion of parallel lines and focus on the secondary process to promote the growth of the organization.
Nikola Bogdanov
Nikola Bogdanov
Nikola Bogdanov is a dynamic and passionate Agile enthusiast, dedicated to unlocking the potential of people, teams, and organizations through the power of facilitation and expert guidance. As an Agile Coach and Co-founder of AgilePool, Nikola has amassed over 14 years of experience in leveraging Agile methodologies across IT and various other industries to drive transformative results.
Specializing in the multifaceted aspects of Agile and Lean, Nikola is a sought-after speaker at conferences, training events, and public lectures, where he captivates audiences with his engaging discussions on contemporary topics in the field. His extensive practical experience, coupled with a strong academic foundation (Ph.D.), has enabled him to develop a comprehensive understanding of Agile and Lean implementation in real-world projects and teams.
Nikola's unique blend of hands-on expertise and in-depth research has positioned him as a thought leader in the Agile community, making him an ideal choice for conferences and events that aim to inspire and empower attendees in their Agile journey.
Winning Minds: 10 Strategies for Overcoming Resistance and Promoting Agile
Resistance to change is a common challenge when introducing Agile methodologies within an organization. Convincing not only team members but also stakeholders and difficult clients to embrace Agile, or even helping them understand its benefits, can be a daunting task. In this interactive session, we will delve into 10 practical strategies for overcoming resistance and promoting Agile adoption across various groups.
Participants will leave the session equipped with valuable tools, tips, and techniques to enhance their Scrum Master toolbox and, more importantly, be prepared to implement these strategies immediately following the conference.
Edina Toric
Edina Torić
Edina is an enthusiastic agilist, who believes in people, teamwork and mindset, and the change these can bring to society and organizations. Experienced change catalyst leading throughout challenging transformation processes. Helping both organizations and individuals to develop and grow by applying an empirical approach.
Neuroscience and Agile Leadership
How is science related to Agile and Leadership? Why should we think of a brain perspective? What can we gain from understanding the importance of neuroscience and its impact? Exploring a whole different perspective on Leadership and Agile in particular and how we can accelerate with this knowledge.
Rozemarijn Geelen
Rozemarijn Geelen
Rozemarijn is an experience non-verbal behavior specialist. With her company ‘Theater in Maatpak’ (Theatre for Business) Rozemarijn supports you to use authentic non-verbal behavior to boost your personal impact. Non-verbal behavior is an important aspect to make your agile work successful both in an online and offline environment.With a background in theatre, Rozemarijn helps to bring the agile framework to life. Using non-verbal behavior, she will give you insight in how to recognize behavior, how to make your own behavior impactful and how to stay flexible in an agile environment.
Mastering the Art of Virtual Facilitation: Essential Skills and Techniques for Successful Online Scrum Events
In this session, I will explore the essential skills and techniques for facilitating successful online Scrum events. I'll dive into the importance of personal engagement and how to establish a positive rapport with remote team members. I'll also examine how body language plays a crucial role in online communication and explore ways to effectively leverage virtual tools to enhance engagement. Additionally, I'll cover the 5 principles of facilitation outlined by Scrum.org and discuss practical strategies for applying them in the online environment. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how to facilitate productive and engaging Scrum events in virtual settings.
Alba Charles
Alba Charles
Alba is Scrum Master and very passionate about having fun at work. She believes there is always room for enjoyment in everyday life, and she tries to share this with the teams she works with. When Alba is not working you will find her running or spending time with Milú, Alba's Jack Russell Terrier who she adores!
Five mistakes I made during my first year as Scrum Master
If I could go back in time, what would I tell my past self about the Scrum Master role?
As a new Scrum Master with no technical background or experience in Agile, I made a few mistakes during my first year. From starting my days panicking over what to ask on Daily Standups, to feeling like I should know everything, my past self was many times focusing on the wrong things.
In this presentation, I will share the 5 biggest mistakes I made during my first year as a Scrum Master and how I solved them, providing practical solutions to problems that are quite often common among new Scrum Masters.
Two years into the Scrum Master role, I believe those experiences have taken me to the place I am now. The moment we stop making mistakes is the moment we stop learning.
Debby Eekman
Debby Eekman
Debby Eekman, 54 years old living in Almere, where I give training for Scrum and LEAN within my company, also use Belbin to put my teams together or see how I can empower everyone as best as possible. I also support companies with Agile working, and teams on the way from Waterfall to the Scrum method of working, so that they can use and implement this as well as possible. In addition, I support them in their processes by looking together with them at where improvements can be made.
In order to finish first, you first have to finish
If you aspire to construct or bring forth something remarkable as a team, it is crucial to ensure that you have the right individuals onboard who can go above and beyond to accomplish the task at hand.
Take Formula 1, for instance. The underlying principle in this high-stakes sport is: In order to finish first, you first have to finish. However, if you find yourself with the wrong team members or if they are not positioned correctly, reaching the finish line might become a challenge.
So, what are the essential elements required to reach that ultimate goal with the right people in the right positions?
Robert van Lieshout
Robert van Lieshout
Robert founded PragmaticAll in 2012 to have the freedom to take on assignments that help him grow. Next to his regular assignments as Scrum Master or Agile Coach he is professional coach, a frequent speaker at conferences and meetups, and a trainer/workshop facilitator. He is a proud father of 2 sons, game enthusiast, and nature lover. But most of all he is a lifelong learner.
How to bring balance to the backlog
Is your team's backlog an endless list of "shiny new things"? Learn how, as a Scrum Master, you can guide your team towards a balanced backlog with a simple yet effective model.
Rik Meijer
Rik Meijer
Rik began his career as a software developer, honing his skills in creating solutions and websites for diverse clients. Transitioning to the role of a scrum master within an insurance company, he gained valuable experience in guiding teams towards embracing agility. Seeking to share his knowledge, Rik ventured into the field of computer science education as a teacher. His dedication to bridging gaps led him to become a (senior) scrum master at Avans Hogeschool. This year Rik joined Wemanity as an Agile Coach. Presently, in his assignment at CZ, he guides two Scrum teams into adapting the Scrum way of working and works with other Scrum Masters to transform CZ into an Agile organisation.
Rik's versatile nature shines through as he effortlessly connects with industry professionals, simplifies complexity as a translator, and, above all, empathetically listens to grasp diverse perspectives on the world.
Zen and the art of Agility
The three pillars of empiricism (transparency, inspection & adaptation) are key to team as wel as personal growth. See what is, how you value it and what to do next. For that it helps to just sit. No action, no judgement & no projections. To work with what is, requires an open mind. Which is challenging in a world where quick opinions and judgement-calls matter. We need more stepping back to make the right decisions.
The other inspiration for "what is" is nature. Life only works with what is. Not what could, should or must be. True agility means to adapt to what is, without being distracted by all the fantasies our mind can come up with. That is the mindset. Let's find out what simple steps you can take to slow down and make time to observe.
Fred Deichler
Fred Deichler
With 20 years in tech, Fred Deichler embodies Agile and Scrum principles. He balances people, processes, and tools, fostering growth. His experiences aid his team and the Agile community.
Acceptance Criteria is not a Definition of Done, let's create a Definition of Done together!
Misconceptions and misapplications of Acceptance Criteria and Definition of Done can cause confusion and inconsistent quality within organizations. In this engaging and practical session, we will untangle these often misunderstood terms, clearly defining their separate roles and implications. Participants will collaboratively construct a comprehensive, team-driven Definition of Done on a reusable Miro board that you can use with your teams!
This process is not just educational—it's essential. With production bugs estimated to be many times more costly than those identified in development, gaining shared understanding of 'Done' is pivotal to improving product quality and operational efficiency.
Regina Ong
Regina Ong
Regina believes there's no such thing as "I have no choice..." and is passionate about partnering individuals and teams to grow strengths, overcome blindspots, and ultimately make powerful choices for creating good. She coaches change by blending her practice of ontology and agile coaching.
The Stories We Tell Ourselves - Building Strong Teams
Every individual and every team is as strong as the story they tell themselves. Is your story limiting you or helping to propel you forward? How will you know, and most importantly, what can help to make a shift forward and build strong teams?
In this session, we explore the stories we tell ourselves, the underlying beliefs by understanding the connection of emotions, actions and language and how we might reframe our stories to help us move forward and take action for growing and improving.
Whether you're a Scrum Master facilitating teams to be more effective and efficient, looking to hold more impactful retrospectives, or growing as a leader focused on building strong teams, you'll take away an approach to uncover your inner stories in an appreciative way and design the positive shifts for yourself!
Stefan Quest
Stefan Quest
Stefan Quest is an Agile Coach, Developer, Scrum Master and SAFe Practice Consultant. He helps Organizations and individuals with the agile transformation journey.
The things I love most in life are seeing the world, great food and great people as they tend to hold all the coolest secrets.
Celebration. Accentuating the positive.
Simply put it is customary due to the pressures of the modern workplace for most teams to deploy and simply move on to the next task. This skips one of the most important parts of any development cycle - Celebration & Reflection. Whether the deployment is a success or not celebrating the intention and effort put into it can give teams time to reflect, the inspiration, motivation and energy to move to the next task or project with increased enthusiasm vigor and drive.
Ramya Shastri
Ramya Shastri
Ramya is Enterprise Agile Coach & wishes to use her leadership skills to help organization grow, prosper and be more Agile by focusing on human centric factors of Agile Coaching, ensuring and providing psychological safety, encouraging and empowering teams, leaders and executives to realize true potential.
How to become Mindful Scrum Master
My presentation is about how can one become Mindful Scrum Master.
I will be speaking about What is mindfulness. How can mindfulness help Scrum Masters do their job efficiently. How can Scrum Masters benefit from mindfulness.
Paulie Skaja
Paulie Skaja
For over 30 years, Paulie has supported organizations in the roles of Project/Program Manager, Scrum Master, and Agile Coach working on technology and business-related transformations. Her keys to success: communication, collaboration, innovation, and a mindset focused on accomplishing clear goals.
Oh, the places you can go: a guide for improving self-awareness to unlock your full potential
Join Paulie as she explores the importance of self-awareness and how improving this cornerstone of emotional intelligence can enhance your communication skills, support your team’s growth, reduce stress, lead to stronger relationships, and even improve your professional standing. Warning: If you choose to take action, this one area of focus could change your life.
Elizabeth Venter
Elizabeth Venter
Elizabeth helps companies and Agile Teams do the right work and the right time. She advocates for a new way of working, one where we strive to hear all voices, create a sustainable pace, align on shared priorities, and empower those closest to the work.
Synergy in Syntax: Bridging the IT-Business Communication Chasm
In this engaging presentation, we delve into the critical need for effective communication between IT and business stakeholders. It identifies gaps in current practice and proposes solutions for cohesive dialogue. Emphasizing the strategic role of clear, precise language, it proposes effective strategies to create mutual understanding, collaboration, and synergy. The content aims to empower both parties with techniques to translate technical jargon and business requirements into a common, shared language, ultimately enabling improved project outcomes, efficiency, and business-IT alignment.
Lorraine Ho
Lorraine Ho
Lorraine is a relentless and continuous learner and believes responsible failure invites learning moments in people, teams and organizations. What gives Lorraine most energy in her (working) life is having fun, making true connections with other people and being her own bright-colors-loving true self. Or in other words: she likes to be courageously curious and creative, in connection with those around her!
In working life Lorraine is a business consultant with a focus on transformations and on the (Scaled) Agile way of working and everything that comes with that WoW, though the people side of things clearly stands out for her! In her work Lorraine is most happy when she is facilitating workshops with teams: making complex matters fun and easy to digest in a process of co-creation!
Scrum Masters, Shine bright: Unleash the Magic of Connection!
As Scrum Masters we want the people in our team to be accountable, responsible, innovative and to deliver value. Research shows us that before a team can use their collective knowledge to its full extent they have to build relationships first. Additionally, people with good connections are happier, less stressed and more engaged at work. In this workshop where we focus on #ConnectionOverContent we will explore together how we can (better) connect our team members - and everyone else who is involved – to each other. Because without relatedness, no work can occur!
Nicole Swanepoel
Nicole Swanepoel
Nicole is an honest, empathetic and impactful agile delivery lead, scrum master, agile coach and workshop facilitator. Her mission is to help create and lead highly-functioning, self-organizing, happy and fulfilled teams while finding new and exciting ways to solve organizational problems.
The Secret of YOU: Embracing your authentic self to drive change in the agile organization
'The Secret of YOU: Embracing your authentic self to drive change in the agile organization' is about breaking down the "fourth wall" between who you really are as your authentic self and the expectation that companies have bestowed on us from centuries ago. The way we work and choose to work nowadays has drastically changed to allow for a more honest, empathetic and vulnerable approach to how we get things done. If we want to drive change and embrace true agility and transformation within our organisations - why do we still hold back and present the outdated 'textbook' version of what employees ought to be?
This talk covers what it means to be authentically YOU and the benefits thereof:
- What it means to be authentic
- Your personal mission & vision statement
- The ingredients of your secret sauce
- How agile transformation happens with you first
- Driving change without the title
- Real leaders show up as themselves
- Agility = Transparency = Who are YOU?
There will be interactive activities, multimedia materials, some physical movement, ample time for Q&A and the opportunity for LOTS of FUN!
Allen Jellas
Allen Jellas
Allen creates an environment for the leaders and organizations to move towards more agility while focusing on what is already working and building on it. Allen is Accredited IC Agile Instructor and when he is not working, he loves to experiment with food, bike around Copenhagen, and explore the world.
Why, I believe, Agile & Scrum Values can change the world?
You’ve probably heard it before: “Culture eats strategy for bring breakfast.” - Peter F. Drucker but actually, he never said that.
While the company culture and values might be challenging during the change or transformation to the new way of working, there is a way to overcome it. The approach guided me and my teams and I hope it could be useful for you and your company as well.
Are you curious to try and learn more about it?
If above sounds interesting - please be invited to the event, with focus on a company culture and agile journey.
The sessions not only provided especially useful information about scrum and agile process but also introduced me to new software tools that could be used to more effectively co-ordinate scrum activities.
- Han, OSMS22 attendee
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09:00 AM Opening KEYNOTE: Artur Margonari
The 10 Vicious Circles at Work: Detecting and Breaking Them Up
Artur Margonari
Artur works as Agile Coach, Trainer and Facilitator and has more than 10 years of experience in helping organizations in their Agile journey, forming high-performing teams, and delivering great products/services. Having worked as an Agile Coach and Scrum Master in different departments (IT, HR, payroll, procurement, marketing, portfolio) and in various industries (banking, insurance, software house, pharmaceutical, brewery), he was able to learn more about the end to end flow and product cycle, with a 360° view. He organized Agile Tour Brussels and Agile Consortium Belgium conferences and dozens of meetups. Hobbies: music, martial arts, fast learning and traveling.
The 10 Vicious Circles at Work: Detecting and Breaking Them Up
A vicious circle is a complex chain of events that reinforces itself through a feedback loop, with harmful results.
They can be happening anywhere at your company, creating friction, bottlenecks, and making the best employees quit.
In ten years working as an agile coach and Scrum Master in several industries and departments, I’ve listed 10 common vicious circles that I saw again and again, and that can be a true pain in the ass neck.
(And you might be in one of these loops without even knowing!)
Let’s explore 10 vicious circles and learn powerful practices to break them up.
11:00 AM Regina Ong
The Stories We Tell Ourselves - Building Strong Teams
Regina Ong
Regina believes there's no such thing as "I have no choice..." and is passionate about partnering individuals and teams to grow strengths, overcome blindspots, and ultimately make powerful choices for creating good. She coaches change by blending her practice of ontology and agile coaching.
The Stories We Tell Ourselves - Building Strong Teams
Every individual and every team is as strong as the story they tell themselves. Is your story limiting you or helping to propel you forward? How will you know, and most importantly, what can help to make a shift forward and build strong teams?
In this session, we explore the stories we tell ourselves, the underlying beliefs by understanding the connection of emotions, actions and language and how we might reframe our stories to help us move forward and take action for growing and improving.
Whether you're a Scrum Master facilitating teams to be more effective and efficient, looking to hold more impactful retrospectives, or growing as a leader focused on building strong teams, you'll take away an approach to uncover your inner stories in an appreciative way and design the positive shifts for yourself!
13:00 PM Rozemarijn Geelen
Mastering the Art of Virtual Facilitation: Essential Skills and Techniques for Successful Online Scrum Events
Rozemarijn Geelen
Rozemarijn is an experience non-verbal behavior specialist. With her company ‘Theater in Maatpak’ (Theatre for Business) Rozemarijn supports you to use authentic non-verbal behavior to boost your personal impact. Non-verbal behavior is an important aspect to make your agile work successful both in an online and offline environment.With a background in theatre, Rozemarijn helps to bring the agile framework to life. Using non-verbal behavior, she will give you insight in how to recognize behavior, how to make your own behavior impactful and how to stay flexible in an agile environment.
Mastering the Art of Virtual Facilitation: Essential Skills and Techniques for Successful Online Scrum Events
In this session, I will explore the essential skills and techniques for facilitating successful online Scrum events. I'll dive into the importance of personal engagement and how to establish a positive rapport with remote team members. I'll also examine how body language plays a crucial role in online communication and explore ways to effectively leverage virtual tools to enhance engagement. Additionally, I'll cover the 5 principles of facilitation outlined by Scrum.org and discuss practical strategies for applying them in the online environment. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how to facilitate productive and engaging Scrum events in virtual settings.
15:00 PM Rik Meijer
Zen and the art of agility
Rik Meijer
Rik began his career as a software developer, honing his skills in creating solutions and websites for diverse clients. Transitioning to the role of a scrum master within an insurance company, he gained valuable experience in guiding teams towards embracing agility. Seeking to share his knowledge, Rik ventured into the field of computer science education as a teacher. His dedication to bridging gaps led him to become a (senior) scrum master at Avans Hogeschool. This year Rik joined Wemanity as an Agile Coach. Presently, in his assignment at CZ, he guides two Scrum teams into adapting the Scrum way of working and works with other Scrum Masters to transform CZ into an Agile organisation.
Rik's versatile nature shines through as he effortlessly connects with industry professionals, simplifies complexity as a translator, and, above all, empathetically listens to grasp diverse perspectives on the world.
Zen and the art of Agility
The three pillars of empiricism (transparency, inspection & adaptation) are key to team as wel as personal growth. See what is, how you value it and what to do next. For that it helps to just sit. No action, no judgement & no projections. To work with what is, requires an open mind. Which is challenging in a world where quick opinions and judgement-calls matter. We need more stepping back to make the right decisions.
The other inspiration for "what is" is nature. Life only works with what is. Not what could, should or must be. True agility means to adapt to what is, without being distracted by all the fantasies our mind can come up with. That is the mindset. Let's find out what simple steps you can take to slow down and make time to observe.
17:00 PM KEYNOTE by Evelien Roos
The 5P's of Personal Engagement
Evelien Roos
Evelien Acun-Roos is an experienced Agile Trainer at Xebia Academy and a Professional Scrum Trainer at Scrum.org. She has a profound knowledge of Agile and Scrum and knows how to transfer that to Teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, their surrounding environment, and their management. She loves to get teams up and running and then help them continuously improve. She has helped many different organizations to become more Agile (Unilever, ING, Rabobank, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, APG, Philips, VodafoneZiggo a.o). Evelien loves to give training. She is a certified trainer for Training From the Back of the Room and her training courses are filled with brain-based learning activities. On Agile conferences you can find her sharing knowledge about Scrum Values, Liberating Structures, Brain Science, Situational Leadership; essentially a variety of ways ‘to Boost your Scrum’.
The 5P's of Personal Engagements
Facilitation is more than using mere formats, tricks, structures, and templates.
In this session we go beyond the surface and uncover the reasons behind their usage. I will share the reasons to use these supported by scientific evidence. We will explore how they contribute to effective communication, collaboration, and personal engagement.
The session is designed to be interactive and to engage the participants along the way. Together we will think of practical strategies to apply in your own facilitation, which could empower you to become a more effective facilitator. Join me in my session to explore the why behind powerful facilitation and how you can maximize personal engagement.
09:00 AM Martijn Nas
Time to take a leap forward, then lets play with LEGO
Martijn Nas
From professional skater at Holiday on Ice to agile coach, Martijn Nas has experienced it all. The lubricating oil in his career is PEP: Passion, Energy and Persistence and that's what brought Martijn to where he stands now. For over 10 years, Martijn has been working on the tangent plane of applied psychology in agile environments in large and medium businesses. Outside the well know techniques in agility and coaching techniques he will use LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® in most of his work. Martijn is at his strongest when you bring him in to be the link between the abstraction in the board room and the pragmatism on the floor during change processes.
Martijn is nationally and internationally trained in Agile, Scrum, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® (LSP) and motivational interviewing (MI). He studied at the University of California. By combining all disciplines, he is a frequently asked sparring partner and agile coach at home and abroad.
Time to take a leap forward, then let's play with LEGO
I believe there are two metaphorical lines a Scrum Master could recognize in the organisation or team that could be the key to change!
In all the organizations I've worked in, I've seen two "parallel" lines:
A - the primary process, which is what we get paid for, and
B - the secondary process, which is how we do things and interact with each other.
In an ideal world, these lines should run parallel to each other, but in practice, this is often not the case. Both processes have a tremendous impact on each other and ultimately on the primary process. Ignoring the secondary process will hinder the growth or transition of the organization.
Using LEGO Serious Play, I help organizations visualize the secondary process and see its influence on the primary process. Through the use of the LSP method, the importance of the secondary process is made visible and tangible. It's time to let go of the illusion of parallel lines and focus on the secondary process to promote the growth of the organization.
11:00 AM Ramya Shastri
How to become Mindful Scrum Master
Ramya Shastri
Ramya is Enterprise Agile Coach & wishes to use her leadership skills to help organization grow, prosper and be more Agile by focusing on human centric factors of Agile Coaching, ensuring and providing psychological safety, encouraging and empowering teams, leaders and executives to realize true potential.
How to become Mindful Scrum Master
My presentation is about how can one become Mindful Scrum Master.
I will be speaking about What is mindfulness. How can mindfulness help Scrum Masters do their job efficiently. How can Scrum Masters benefit from mindfulness.
13:00 PM Elizabeth Venter
Synergy in Syntax: Bridging the IT-Business Communication Chasm
Elizabeth Venter
Elizabeth helps companies and Agile Teams do the right work and the right time. She advocates for a new way of working, one where we strive to hear all voices, create a sustainable pace, align on shared priorities, and empower those closest to the work.
Synergy in Syntax: Bridging the IT-Business Communication Chasm
In this engaging presentation, we delve into the critical need for effective communication between IT and business stakeholders. It identifies gaps in current practice and proposes solutions for cohesive dialogue. Emphasizing the strategic role of clear, precise language, it proposes effective strategies to create mutual understanding, collaboration, and synergy. The content aims to empower both parties with techniques to translate technical jargon and business requirements into a common, shared language, ultimately enabling improved project outcomes, efficiency, and business-IT alignment.
15:00 PM Robert v. Lieshout
How to bring balance to the backlog
Robert van Lieshout
Robert founded PragmaticAll in 2012 to have the freedom to take on assignments that help him grow. Next to his regular assignments as Scrum Master or Agile Coach he is professional coach, a frequent speaker at conferences and meetups, and a trainer/workshop facilitator. He is a proud father of 2 sons, game enthusiast, and nature lover. But most of all he is a lifelong learner.
How to bring balance to the backlog
Is your team's backlog an endless list of "shiny new things"? Learn how, as a Scrum Master, you can guide your team towards a balanced backlog with a simple yet effective model.
17:00 PM Fred Deichler
Acceptance Criteria is not a Definition of Done, let's create a Definition of Done together!
Fred Deichler
With 20 years in tech, Fred Deichler embodies Agile and Scrum principles. He balances people, processes, and tools, fostering growth. His experiences aid his team and the Agile community.
Acceptance Criteria is not a Definition of Done, let's create a Definition of Done together!
Misconceptions and misapplications of Acceptance Criteria and Definition of Done can cause confusion and inconsistent quality within organizations. In this engaging and practical session, we will untangle these often misunderstood terms, clearly defining their separate roles and implications. Participants will collaboratively construct a comprehensive, team-driven Definition of Done on a reusable Miro board that you can use with your teams!
This process is not just educational—it's essential. With production bugs estimated to be many times more costly than those identified in development, gaining shared understanding of 'Done' is pivotal to improving product quality and operational efficiency.
09:00 AM Nikola Bogdanov
Winning Minds: 10 Strategies for Overcoming Resistance and Promoting Agile
Nikola Bogdanov
Nikola Bogdanov is a dynamic and passionate Agile enthusiast, dedicated to unlocking the potential of people, teams, and organizations through the power of facilitation and expert guidance. As an Agile Coach and Co-founder of AgilePool, Nikola has amassed over 14 years of experience in leveraging Agile methodologies across IT and various other industries to drive transformative results.
Specializing in the multifaceted aspects of Agile and Lean, Nikola is a sought-after speaker at conferences, training events, and public lectures, where he captivates audiences with his engaging discussions on contemporary topics in the field. His extensive practical experience, coupled with a strong academic foundation (Ph.D.), has enabled him to develop a comprehensive understanding of Agile and Lean implementation in real-world projects and teams.
Nikola's unique blend of hands-on expertise and in-depth research has positioned him as a thought leader in the Agile community, making him an ideal choice for conferences and events that aim to inspire and empower attendees in their Agile journey.
Winning Minds: 10 Strategies for Overcoming Resistance and Promoting Agile
Resistance to change is a common challenge when introducing Agile methodologies within an organization. Convincing not only team members but also stakeholders and difficult clients to embrace Agile, or even helping them understand its benefits, can be a daunting task. In this interactive session, we will delve into 10 practical strategies for overcoming resistance and promoting Agile adoption across various groups.
Participants will leave the session equipped with valuable tools, tips, and techniques to enhance their Scrum Master toolbox and, more importantly, be prepared to implement these strategies immediately following the conference.
11:00 AM Alba Charles
Five mistakes I made during my first year as Scrum Master
Alba Charles
Alba is Scrum Master and very passionate about having fun at work. She believes there is always room for enjoyment in everyday life, and she tries to share this with the teams she works with. When Alba is not working you will find her running or spending time with Milú, Alba's Jack Russell Terrier who she adores!
Five mistakes I made during my first year as Scrum Master
If I could go back in time, what would I tell my past self about the Scrum Master role?
As a new Scrum Master with no technical background or experience in Agile, I made a few mistakes during my first year. From starting my days panicking over what to ask on Daily Standups, to feeling like I should know everything, my past self was many times focusing on the wrong things.
In this presentation, I will share the 5 biggest mistakes I made during my first year as a Scrum Master and how I solved them, providing practical solutions to problems that are quite often common among new Scrum Masters.
Two years into the Scrum Master role, I believe those experiences have taken me to the place I am now. The moment we stop making mistakes is the moment we stop learning.
13:00 PM Debby Eekman
In order to finish first, you first have to finish
Debby Eekman
Debby Eekman, 54 years old living in Almere, where I give training for Scrum and LEAN within my company, also use Belbin to put my teams together or see how I can empower everyone as best as possible. I also support companies with Agile working, and teams on the way from Waterfall to the Scrum method of working, so that they can use and implement this as well as possible. In addition, I support them in their processes by looking together with them at where improvements can be made.
In order to finish first, you first have to finish
If you aspire to construct or bring forth something remarkable as a team, it is crucial to ensure that you have the right individuals onboard who can go above and beyond to accomplish the task at hand.
Take Formula 1, for instance. The underlying principle in this high-stakes sport is: In order to finish first, you first have to finish. However, if you find yourself with the wrong team members or if they are not positioned correctly, reaching the finish line might become a challenge.
So, what are the essential elements required to reach that ultimate goal with the right people in the right positions?
15:00 PM Stefan Quest
Celebration! Accentuating the positive
Stefan Quest
Stefan Quest is an Agile Coach, Developer, Scrum Master and SAFe Practice Consultant. He helps Organizations and individuals with the agile transformation journey.
The things I love most in life are seeing the world, great food and great people as they tend to hold all the coolest secrets.
Celebration. Accentuating the positive.
Simply put it is customary due to the pressures of the modern workplace for most teams to deploy and simply move on to the next task. This skips one of the most important parts of any development cycle - Celebration & Reflection. Whether the deployment is a success or not celebrating the intention and effort put into it can give teams time to reflect, the inspiration, motivation and energy to move to the next task or project with increased enthusiasm vigor and drive.
17:00 PM KEYNOTE by Vasco Duarte
Help! - Being Scrum Master job is harder than a therapist, what can I do?
Vasco Duarte
Vasco Duarte is a leading voice in the agile community, known for his contributions to the development of agile methodologies and practices. He is the co-founder of Agile Finland and the host of Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast, the most popular Agile podcast in the world, which has more than 9 000 000 unique downloads. He is also the author of NoEstimates: "A novel look at how Agile can transform software development, making it both more sustainable, as well as incredibly profitable."
Vasco is a keynote speaker at many conferences and events, sharing his knowledge and experience with the agile community. With his passion and expertise in agile, Vasco has made a significant impact on the way software development is done today, helping organizations to become more efficient, flexible, and responsive to changing requirements.
Help! - Being Scrum Master job is harder than a therapist, what can I do?
The Scrum Master job is much harder than a therapists job! We work with an infinite variety that includes people's ever changing emotional reality.
One time, a friend came to work, she was tired. Her mom had recently died and her younger kids were sick for a few weeks already. She was clearly tired. Do you know how tired people react when put under pressure? Even if you think you do, you don't. Because every person is different, they can resist different levels of pressure.
How can we prepare for this near-infinite level of novelty when the expectations on the Scrum Master role are so high? In this talk we explore why the Scrum Master role might be the hardest in your company right now, and how to prepare and adopt the right stance that will help you succeed in that role!
09:00 AM Allen Jellas
Why, I believe, Agile & Scrum Values can change the world?
Allen Jellas
Allen creates an environment for the leaders and organizations to move towards more agility while focusing on what is already working and building on it. Allen is Accredited IC Agile Instructor and when he is not working, he loves to experiment with food, bike around Copenhagen, and explore the world.
Why, I believe, Agile & Scrum Values can change the world?
You’ve probably heard it before: “Culture eats strategy for bring breakfast.” - Peter F. Drucker but actually, he never said that.
While the company culture and values might be challenging during the change or transformation to the new way of working, there is a way to overcome it. The approach guided me and my teams and I hope it could be useful for you and your company as well.
Are you curious to try and learn more about it?
If above sounds interesting - please be invited to the event, with focus on a company culture and agile journey.
11:00 AM Edina Torić
Neuroscience and Agile Leadership
Edina Torić
Edina is an enthusiastic agilist, who believes in people, teamwork and mindset, and the change these can bring to society and organizations. Experienced change catalyst leading throughout challenging transformation processes. Helping both organizations and individuals to develop and grow by applying an empirical approach.
Neuroscience and Agile Leadership
How is science related to Agile and Leadership? Why should we think of a brain perspective? What can we gain from understanding the importance of neuroscience and its impact? Exploring a whole different perspective on Leadership and Agile in particular and how we can accelerate with this knowledge.
13:00 PM Paulie Skaja
The places you can go: a guide for improving self-awareness to unlock your full potential
Paulie Skaja
For over 30 years, Paulie has supported organizations in the roles of Project/Program Manager, Scrum Master, and Agile Coach working on technology and business-related transformations. Her keys to success: communication, collaboration, innovation, and a mindset focused on accomplishing clear goals.
Oh, the places you can go: a guide for improving self-awareness to unlock your full potential
Join Paulie as she explores the importance of self-awareness and how improving this cornerstone of emotional intelligence can enhance your communication skills, support your team’s growth, reduce stress, lead to stronger relationships, and even improve your professional standing. Warning: If you choose to take action, this one area of focus could change your life.
15:00 PM Nicole Swanepoel
The Secret of YOU: Embracing your authentic self to drive change in the agile organization
Nicole Swanepoel
Nicole is an honest, empathetic and impactful agile delivery lead, scrum master, agile coach and workshop facilitator. Her mission is to help create and lead highly-functioning, self-organizing, happy and fulfilled teams while finding new and exciting ways to solve organizational problems.
The Secret of YOU: Embracing your authentic self to drive change in the agile organization
'The Secret of YOU: Embracing your authentic self to drive change in the agile organization' is about breaking down the "fourth wall" between who you really are as your authentic self and the expectation that companies have bestowed on us from centuries ago. The way we work and choose to work nowadays has drastically changed to allow for a more honest, empathetic and vulnerable approach to how we get things done. If we want to drive change and embrace true agility and transformation within our organisations - why do we still hold back and present the outdated 'textbook' version of what employees ought to be?
This talk covers what it means to be authentically YOU and the benefits thereof:
- What it means to be authentic
- Your personal mission & vision statement
- The ingredients of your secret sauce
- How agile transformation happens with you first
- Driving change without the title
- Real leaders show up as themselves
- Agility = Transparency = Who are YOU?
There will be interactive activities, multimedia materials, some physical movement, ample time for Q&A and the opportunity for LOTS of FUN!
17:00 PM KEYNOTE by Chris Stone
Continuous Improvement at Scale - How to identify and resolve systemic impediments to progress
Chris Stone
As The Virtual Agile Coach, Chris Stone is on a mission to help people to continuously improve each and every day and have fun while they do it.
With over a decade of experience creating high performing teams across a range of industries, from smaller, lean enterprises to some of the worlds largest companies, Chris is dedicated to creating environments where people can be their best selves on their best day and be supported on their worst.
He is the Managing Partner of Virtually Agile, a challenger consultancy, a regular on the conference circuit, podcaster, trainer, blogger and soon to be author, Chris is always seeking new ways to share his expertise and inspire others to think creatively about how they can continuously improve.
Continuous Improvement at Scale - How to identify and resolve systemic impediments to progress
The problem with retrospectives is that the learnings identified often remain locally to the team. The wins, failures and improvements a team makes doesn't get shared widely. That knowledge is a resource & a powerful one.
What if you could zoom out across teams of teams?
Join me for an interactive exploration of my top tips, strategies, and hacks for continuous improvement at scale.
Together, we will explore how to break down silos and encourage collaboration between teams, how to identify systemic impediments that impact the entire organization, and how to leverage the power of retrospectives to drive change at scale.
09:00 AM Lorraine Ho
Scrum Masters, Shine bright: Unleash the Magic of Connection!
Lorraine Ho
Lorraine is a relentless and continuous learner and believes responsible failure invites learning moments in people, teams and organizations. What gives Lorraine most energy in her (working) life is having fun, making true connections with other people and being her own bright-colors-loving true self. Or in other words: she likes to be courageously curious and creative, in connection with those around her!
In working life Lorraine is a business consultant with a focus on transformations and on the (Scaled) Agile way of working and everything that comes with that WoW, though the people side of things clearly stands out for her! In her work Lorraine is most happy when she is facilitating workshops with teams: making complex matters fun and easy to digest in a process of co-creation!
Scrum Masters, Shine bright: Unleash the Magic of Connection!
As Scrum Masters we want the people in our team to be accountable, responsible, innovative and to deliver value. Research shows us that before a team can use their collective knowledge to its full extent they have to build relationships first. Additionally, people with good connections are happier, less stressed and more engaged at work. In this workshop where we focus on #ConnectionOverContent we will explore together how we can (better) connect our team members - and everyone else who is involved – to each other. Because without relatedness, no work can occur!
11:00 AM Esther Schmit
Closing & Continuously growing as Scrum Master
12:00 PM Network event
Connect with speakers and other participants in our special network event!
The Online Scrum Master Summit 2022 had a nice mix of interesting topics and I even rewatched some of the recordings this year to refresh some of the topics that had already faded from memory. I think everyone working in an agile environment would have received value from last year's edition. So I'm already looking forward to the next!
- Jeroen de Jong, founder of Allict
As I am settling into my new role, I would like to thank The Online Scrum Master Summit 2022 for starting me off on a high note.
- Faith B., Agile Coach
The summit offers a wide range of talks for all levels of experience. Also different topics not only related with specific role of scrum master but more wide, like presentation skills.
- Alba, OSMS22 attendee
The conference was truly a remarkable experience. The organization of the summit was outstanding, every detail was carefully thought out. The speaker's knowledge and experience were evident in their presentations and each speaker had a unique perspective. The talks were engaging and interactive, providing attendees with a hands-on experience that helped them apply what they had learned.
The summit provided a great opportunity for networking with other professionals in the industry. I was able to connect with several like-minded individuals and exchange ideas and best practices. The atmosphere was friendly, and everyone was eager to learn from one another.
I highly recommend Agile Pro Center's Online Scrum Master Summit 2023 to anyone in the industry looking to improve their Agile knowledge and skills!
- Philip van Uden, Scrum Master at Capgemini Engineering
MEET YOUR HOST, ESTHER SCHMIT!
Agile Coach and founder of Agile Pro Center.
I happily spend my time on helping people grow and making the best of their project. Being an agile coach, I am able to train and coach multiple teams, product owners, scrum masters as well as management and stakeholders. It’s extremely versatile, but most of all very rewarding. By organising the Online Scrum Master Summit, I can even help more people, which makes me truly happy.
Before founding APC, I noticed that many training courses concerning scrum and agile focused mainly on theory. After completing a course in one or two days, you get a certificate and that’s it. Nobody really knows how to put all this theory in practice, and I think that's very strange. In addition to the summit I am also creating courses and my goal in creating the summit and courses is to provide everyone with the chance to develop their practical skills.
''Esther Schmit's leadership throughout the event was exceptional. She was present and involved in every aspect of the summit, ensuring that everything ran smoothly. Her passion and dedication for Agile methodologies were apparent, and she was always available to answer questions and provide guidance.''
- Philip van Uden, OSMS22 attendee
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Date: Monday 19 June - Friday 23 June, 2023
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