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Learn from Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) Joe Justice

We are excited to welcome Joe Justice to the Formula Ink team! Joe is a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) and is leading many virtual Agile training classes including Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).

Join one of our next live instructor led virtual training classes here: https://www.formulaink.com/events

Joe Justice is now the COO of Formula Ink and he works globally as an interim executive for agile organizations, bringing multinational companies increased return on capital. His teams have held 4 world records. He is a TEDx speaker, guest lecturer at both MIT and Oxford University in England, featured in Forbes 5 times to date including as owner of a “Company to watch” by Forbes Billionaire Club, cited in more than 6 business paperbacks and hardcovers, the subject of a Discovery Channel mini-documentary for his work creating the disciplines Extreme Manufacturing, Scrum@Hardware, The Justice Method, and worked directly for 6 years with the co-creator of Scrum, Dr. Jeff Sutherland.

Joe has worked with all of the top 3 military and defense contractors, autonomous and smart road technologies, ultra-lightweight structures, guest lectured at UC Berkeley, MIT, on behalf of Carnegie Melon, CU Denver, The University of Washington, spoken at Google, Microsoft, Zynga, Lockheed Martin, HP Labs, The Royal Bank of Canada, Pictet bank, and others. Joe’s work has been featured in Forbes, Harvard Business Review, CNN Money, the Discovery Channel, and others.

Live Instructor Led Virtual Agile Certification Training

We are excited to provide live instructor led virtual training. We have taken great lengths to create a highly engaging virtual classroom experience.

In our courses, you have a live instructor who will use real world examples and answer questions live and we do project simulations and have breakout sessions where you get experience planning an actual Scrum project from the beginning while also learning virtual facilitation techniques.

We offer certification training on:

  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
  • Certified Agile Marketing Specialist (CAMS)
  • Personal Agility Recognized Practitioner (PARP)
  • Certified Agile Leadership (CAL)
  • And many other Agile training classes.. just ask!

Get a glimpse into our highly engaging training format!

Our most requested course is the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) training class. The CSM course is valuable for people that are new to Agile and Scrum and can also help teams that have been already using Scrum as we really get into the key elements that help teams achieve higher performance as well as the best practices in the industry with real world examples and project simulations in class to illustrate the application.

We begin talking about empiricism and the core values and principles in the Agile Manifesto then we go deeper into the Agile Mindset for high performance talking with real world examples and application. We contrast traditional project management with Agile and go deep into the key elements of the Scrum Framework and how to leverage the best practices to get the results Jeff Sutherland talks about doing twice the work in half the time using Scrum.

We share facilitation techniques and walk through how to plan a Scrum project, write User Stories and Acceptance Criteria, Release Planning and a Project Simulation.

One of the biggest things we’ve been hearing recently about an added benefit from our training is the shared experience for the teams going through the class together and people leaving energized and on the same page to apply the techniques we share. The class format is designed to be very interactive and engaging to re-energize teams and bring them together with these practices.

Join one of our upcoming training classes at www.formulaink.com/events

Agile and Scrum Certification Training for Veterans

Advance your career by getting one of the highest paying certifications of the last 5 years by learning the most commonly used Agile approach, the Scrum Framework.

Scrum is a way to tackle complex projects by breaking them into small chunks of work.

Change happens faster in today’s market. Companies need ability to manage the known and the unknown – Minimize impact and cost – Increase speed in innovation and development and overall speed to market.

See what Veterans have to say after attending the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) class led by Formula Ink with instructor Maria Matarelli.

For more information on Scrum –> https://www.formulaink.com/what-is-scrum

To register for the next Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Virtual Training Class –> https://formulaink.com/events

What is Scrum?

The Scrum Framework is one of the most commonly used Agile approaches for managing projects effectively. Companies use this approach to do twice the work in half the time, which is the tagline by Jeff Sutherland, one of the creators of Scrum. Who doesn’t want those kind of results?

The video below from the Scrum Alliance walks through the Scrum Framework with a brief overview (1 min 20 seconds).

We lead Agile training across the globe. Our Founder and CEO, Maria Matarelli, is a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) who travels the world teaching companies of all types how to apply this simple framework to work more effectively.

We work with many companies to lead onsite training as well as onsite coaching.

Read more about our series of public training classes in St Pete, Florida –> https://www.formulaink.com/agile-training-in-st-pete-tampa-florida

Agile Training in St Pete/ Tampa Florida

We are excited to be offering a series of public Agile and Scrum Training classes in the central Florida area!

After traveling the globe for the past 5 years leading training in Shanghai, Singapore, Thailand, India, Nova Scotia, and several other locations, Maria Matarelli, Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) and Founder and CEO of Formula Ink landed in St Petersburg, Florida and will be leading a series of public training classes.

Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) Maria Matarelli pictured with one of our latest classes of Certified ScrumMasters! When people say this is the best training class they’ve ever been to, it might be because of the high level of engagement and carefully planned activities designed to make learning FUN!!!
Our training classes have a combination of group activities and discussions, multi-media presentations, project simulations, and hands on exercises that will show attendees specific techniques to apply in their work environment.
Guest speaker, Alistair Cockburn, Co-author of the Agile Manifesto and Creator of The Heart of Agile stopped by our Formula Ink training class to share insights and answer all Agile questions the class could think of!
Thank you to Alistair for bringing an extra level of fun to our class!
Certified Agile Leadership

We are excited to offer our next Certified Agile Leadership (CAL1) course in February 2019 in Florida (winter get-away!) where you will have the opportunity to sign up to attend CAL1 + CAL2 in the same week for an Agile Leadership Bootcamp. These sessions are powered by Personal Agility where you can also become a Personal Agility Recognized Practitioner. We also have a CAL1 course available in Chicago in March 2019.

CAL1 + CAL2 + Personal Agility Training in Florida – February 2019

Read more details on this program here: Agile Leadership Bootcamp in Florida

CAL1 Training Course in Chicago – March 2019

Read more details on this program here: CAL1 Chicago

CAL1 and CAL2 training courses will be led by Certified Enterprise Coach, Michael Sahota.

Michael is a leading trainer for the Certified Agile Leadership (CAL1) Program through the Scrum Alliance. He has taught over 700 graduates worldwide. His classes are controversial and unique. This is what allows his students to flourish. He shows them what the missing pieces are to common organizational challenges. You can go back to your organization and implement right away.

He’s been in the Agile world for 20 years and is the expert in helping leaders bridge the gap between Agile and organizational reality.

Agile Leadership Bootcamp with Michael K Sahota Powered by Personal Agility

CAL1 + CAL2 + Personal Agility 5 Day Bootcamp

February 4-8, 2019

This workshop is designed to be an immersive experience and will begin at 9:00am and conclude by 8:00pm each day. Multiple breaks will be provided along with excellent meals.

“Agile” Culture & Leadership Training (CAL1)

Overcome 90% of the Challenges with Agile Transformation Using An Agile Mindset

Michael K Sahota’s “Agile” Culture & Leadership Training is an intense 2 days of deep exploration into leadership, organizational growth and culture to deliver high performance organizations. You will get the Certified Agile Leadership (CAL 1) credential from the Scrum Alliance when you complete it.

Advanced Culture & Leadership Training (CAL2)

Michael K Sahota’s CAL 2 is a continuation and extension of the Sahota CAL 1.

It is a deep dive into the concepts of the Sahota CAL1 that includes practical role-playing experiences and advanced personal growth skills. It also covers additional material that builds on CAL1 around organizational evolution and high performance.

It consists of a 3 day in person training/workshop followed by a 4-month integration program.

The training is an intense 3 days of deep exploration into leadership, organizational growth and the connection of culture to high performance organizations. During this experience, participants will undergo a process of letting go of existing behaviours that block their abilities to be an effective leader. You will learn how to master the playbook you learned in the Sahota CAL1 and take it to a deeper level.

Note: You need to have completed Michael K Sahota’s CAL1 to take the Sahota CAL2 as it builds on specific material only taught in his CAL1.

Personal Agility

Accelerate your Leadership journey with Personal Agility, a simple framework that helps you visualize, prioritize, and do more of what matters in your life while staying accountable to what you want to achieve.

We will cover the core principles and foundations of Personal Agility throughout this Leadership bootcamp and you will also gain access to the online portal with support for the next 4 weeks following the course. After applying Personal Agility for 4 weeks, you can fill out the Recognized Practitioner application and schedule a coaching call to become a Personal Agility Recognized Practitioner.

This workshop has been led for practitioners around the world with locations including Italy, Germany, Switzerland, India, Canada, and throughout the U.S. Feedback.

Three Package Options*

CAL1 + Personal Agility – While we highly recommend taking CAL1 + CAL2 this week, you are welcome to sign up for just CAL1 which will be the first 2 days infused with the Personal Agility content as well.

CAL2 + Personal Agility – If you have already taken CAL1 from Michael Sahota and are interested in CAL2, you may want to select this option which will be 3 days of CAL2 infused with Personal Agility. We do highly recommend attending the full week for a refresher of CAL1 which you may attend at 50% off (please contact maria@formulaink.com for this discount code).

CAL1 + CAL2 + Personal Agility – This is the most recommended package for the leader wanting to supercharge your journey of personal growth. The first two days will consist of CAL1, while the second part of the week (3 days) will be a deeper dive into the CAL2 content. Each day will be infused with Personal Agility principles and application for greater enhancement of your leadership journey.

*Super Early Bird, Early Bird, and Regular Pricing available for each package

To Register, Click Here.

Meet Your Instructors

Michael Sahota, Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC)

Michael believes people deliver astounding results when they have Passion and Purpose, Joy and Meaning, Creativity, Safety, Trust and Belonging. He believes we can foster work environments where people can grow and evolve to unleash their best every day.

Michael helps people cultivate their organizational culture, invite a more conscious way of being and relating, and evolve organizational structures and practices that foster new ways of working.

As a guide, Michael helps leaders navigate the world of organizational reinvention, supports learning and growth through: training, coaching, consulting, and facilitation. Michael focuses on increasing awareness of the connection between actions and outcomes, regularly inviting change, and he always walks the talk.

Maria Matarelli, Agile Coach and Certified Scrum Trainer (CST)

Maria Matarelli, an Agile Coach and Certified Scrum Trainer (CST), is passionate about helping people reach a level of higher performance. While training leaders and teams around the world, Maria has noticed how powerful and essential the Agile Leadership principles are for true Agility. After attending four CAL1 trainings and CAL2 while applying the Sahota Playbook, Maria realized how important these practices are for people and organizations. While also exploring the application of the Personal Agility framework to her own life, Maria discovered how easily these two areas compliment each other for supergrowth in your own Leadership journey.

Maria travels to consult businesses and speak at conferences from Vancouver to Morocco, Sweden, New York, Hawaii, Istanbul and many other locations and has built a team of experienced, certified trainers and consultants available to guide people and organizations through achieving performance on a new level.

Agile Tour Bangkok 2018

Join Maria Matarelli as she gives a Keynote on Business Agility at Agile Tour Bangkok 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand. Agile Tour Bangkok is the not-for-profit Agile Conference coming back for the 7th year.

Date: Friday, November 2, 2018

Title: Business Agility | Empowering Organizational Effectiveness with Agile Marketing

Session Type: Keynote

Summary: Discover the possibilities of Agile Marketing and the power of applying Agile across your organization for full Business Agility. We’ll explore a case study of Agile applied to Marketing and discuss the benefits of aligning your organization’s use of Agile across departments along with the mindset shift necessary. Instead of focusing on who you can sell to, the focus is shifted to truly connecting with who needs your product or service most while leveraging rapid iterations for maximum output.

For more information on this event or to register, click here.

In addition, Maria Matarelli will be teaching a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) class and a Certified Agile Marketing Specialist (CAMS) class in Bangkok, Thailand.

Please click here to register for the CSPO class.

Please click here to register for the CAMS class.

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Training in New Delhi, India

Companies are wanting to increase their efficiency and get to market faster. Scrum is the most commonly used Agile Framework that helps people do twice the work in half the time. The interest in learning this framework is widespread across the world. Maria Matarelli, Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) leads a class in New Delhi, India, as one of the many locations that Formula Ink provides training.

Learn more about our training solutions here: https://formulaink.com/training

Agile Marketing Training in Bangkok Thailand

Agile Marketing is a combination of cutting edge Agile development processes often used in software development as applied to marketing to create an iterative approach to achieving marketing and sales results. The fundamental Agile practices that lead to massive speed to market when applied to product development can also lead to massive increase in revenue when applied to business growth.

We are excited to lead an Agile Marketing class in Bangkok, Thailand this year!