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AI for ScrumMasters

AI for Scrum Product Owners: Transforming Team Performance with Artificial Intelligence

 

AI is rapidly transforming how Scrum Product Owners operate. This course positions you to:

  • Automate repetitive tasks and focus on high-value facilitation

  • Become irreplaceable through AI-enhanced capabilities

  • Drive exceptional team outcomes with data-driven insights

  • Stay ahead of industry transformation trends

 

Course Overview

Join Rod Claar, Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) and AI enthusiast, for an intensive training on integrating artificial intelligence into your Scrum practice. This course transforms how Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile team members leverage AI as their "agile co-pilot" to increase productivity, save time, and differentiate themselves as AI-capable professionals.

About Your Instructor

Rod Claar, CST brings over 30 years of software development and training experience, including:

  • Certified Scrum Trainer with extensive experience implementing and teaching Scrum/Agile practices
  • AI Practitioner actively learning and applying artificial intelligence in software development and training
  • Industry Veteran with deep experience in software development, from retail systems to core product development
  • Proven Educator teaching software development, TDD, design patterns, and Agile methodologies since 2005

Rod's unique combination of traditional software development expertise and cutting-edge AI knowledge makes him the ideal guide for your AI transformation journey.

Course Duration & Format

4 Hours - Available as:

  • Interactive workshop with hands-on AI tool practice
  • Custom corporate training for teams

Prerequisites: Basic familiarity with Scrum recommended (no prior AI experience necessary)

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Immediately Apply AI Tools

  • Streamline Scrum events using everyday AI tools
  • Generate effective meeting notes and enhance team communication
  • Facilitate more productive retrospectives with AI assistance

Master Prompt Engineering

  • Craft precise, effective prompts for optimal AI responses
  • Design clear, specific AI prompts to achieve desired outcomes
  • Iterate and refine prompts for continuous improvement

Customize AI for Your Team

  • Upload and use custom data to personalize AI tools
  • Fine-tune AI workflows specifically for your Scrum processes
  • Adapt AI tools across various Agile frameworks (Kanban, Lean, XP)

Drive Strategic Decision-Making

  • Use AI for brainstorming, idea generation, and scenario modeling
  • Leverage AI data analysis for informed strategic choices
  • Explore long-term trends and their project impacts

Enhance Communication & Collaboration

  • Implement AI tools for streamlined team and stakeholder communication
  • Utilize AI for effective meeting management and real-time brainstorming
  • Improve transparency and information sharing with AI insights

Implement Data-Driven Team Management

  • Identify AI-supported metrics for team health and performance
  • Apply AI for team sentiment analysis and conflict resolution
  • Tailor AI models to your team's specific dynamics

Practice Ethical AI

  • Understand data bias and its implications
  • Develop frameworks for evaluating ethical AI usage
  • Establish guidelines for responsible AI implementation

Hands-On Learning Lab

Exclusive Prompt Engineering Workshop featuring:

  • Real-world story pointing and capacity planning exercises
  • Sprint retrospective summary automation
  • Team performance analysis and risk prediction
  • Custom prompt development for your specific needs

Tools & Technologies Covered

  • ChatGPT and other generative AI platforms
  • Otter.ai for meeting transcription and analysis
  • Google Gemini for advanced AI assistance
  • Asana and Jira built-in AI features
  • Custom AI implementation strategies

Why This Course Matters

AI is rapidly transforming how Scrum Masters operate. This course positions you to:

  • Automate repetitive tasks and focus on high-value facilitation
  • Become irreplaceable through AI-enhanced capabilities
  • Drive exceptional team outcomes with data-driven insights
  • Stay ahead of industry transformation trends

Certification & Recognition

  • Scrum Alliance Microcredential Badge upon completion
  • Scrum Education Units (SEUs) for certification renewal
  • Professional development recognition from globally respected credentialing body

Investment & Registration

Individual Registration: Contact for current pricing Team Training: Custom packages available for 5+ participants Corporate Solutions: Tailored implementation support included

Ready to transform your Agile practice with AI?

📧 Contact Rod Claar:

  • Email: rodclaar@EffectiveAgileDev.com
  • Phone: 425-738-0586
  • Website: https://effectiveagiledev.com/

"From ChatGPT to team analytics, discover the wealth of AI-powered options available to Scrum Masters who want to be the best at what they do."


Rod Claar is a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) with the Scrum Alliance and has been teaching Agile, TDD, and software development practices for over two decades. His recent focus on AI integration makes him uniquely qualified to guide teams through this technological transformation.

AI for Scrum Product Owners

AI for Scrum Product Owners: Transforming Team Performance with Artificial Intelligence

 

AI is rapidly transforming how Scrum Product Owners operate. This course positions you to:

  • Automate repetitive tasks and focus on high-value facilitation
  • Become irreplaceable through AI-enhanced capabilities
  • Drive exceptional team outcomes with data-driven insights
  • Stay ahead of industry transformation trends

 

Course Overview

Join veteran Scrum Trainer Rod Claar, CST, for this transformative course that bridges decades of agile expertise with cutting-edge artificial intelligence capabilities. With over 50 years in technology and 20+ years teaching Scrum and Agile methodologies, Rod brings unique insights into how AI can revolutionize product ownership and management.

This course empowers Product Owners, Product Managers, and Agile practitioners to leverage GenAI and AI-integrated tools as powerful co-pilots in their daily work. Learn to streamline strategic planning, enhance decision-making, refine user stories, and gain deeper audience insights through practical AI applications.

What You'll Learn

Module 1: Everyday AI Tools for Product Owners

  • Explore practical AI applications for streamlining scrum events
  • Identify tools for generating meeting notes and ordering backlog items
  • Master techniques for evaluating and editing AI-generated outputs
  • Learn time-saving workflows for product management

Prompt Engineering - The Key to Effective AI Interactions

  • Master the principles of effective prompt engineering
  • Design clear, specific AI prompts to achieve work goals
  • Develop techniques for refining prompts to yield optimal outputs
  • Practice evaluating and improving AI responses

Customizing AI for Your Team

  • Tailor AI tools to fit your team's unique needs
  • Enhance AI effectiveness across various agile frameworks
  • Align AI capabilities with your existing scrum processes
  • Build team-specific AI workflows

AI for Product Requirements and Strategy

  • Leverage AI for strategic product planning
  • Enhance requirement gathering and analysis
  • Improve market research and competitive analysis
  • Develop AI-assisted product roadmaps

AI for User Story Creation and Refinement

  • Generate comprehensive user stories with AI assistance
  • Refine acceptance criteria using AI insights
  • Improve story estimation and sizing
  • Enhance story mapping sessions

AI for Agile Teams and Processes

  • Optimize sprint planning with AI tools
  • Enhance retrospectives with AI-powered insights
  • Improve team collaboration and communication
  • Streamline agile ceremonies

AI-Powered Predictions and Insights

  • Utilize AI for risk prediction and management
  • Generate data-driven insights for decision-making
  • Improve timeline and resource forecasting
  • Identify metrics for team improvement

Ethical AI in Scrum Practice

  • Understand ethical considerations in AI usage
  • Implement responsible AI practices
  • Address bias and fairness in AI applications
  • Ensure transparency and accountability

Learning Lab - Prompt Engineering for Product Owners

  • Hands-on practice with real-world scenarios
  • Create your personal prompt library
  • Collaborative exercises with fellow participants
  • Build an action plan for AI implementation

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

  • Product Owners seeking to enhance their effectiveness with AI
  • Product Managers looking to streamline their workflows
  • Project Managers transitioning to agile methodologies
  • Business Analysts working in agile environments
  • Scrum Masters wanting to support their Product Owners better
  • Agile Teams interested in AI integration
  • Holders of CSPO®, A-CSPO®, or CSP®-PO certifications

Your Instructor

Rod Claar, CST (Certified Scrum Trainer)

Rod brings a unique blend of practical experience and teaching excellence to this course:

  • 50+ years in technology, from retail systems to enterprise software
  • 20+ years teaching Scrum, Agile, TDD, ATDD, and Software Design Patterns
  • Pioneer in implementing Scrum at enterprise level
  • Founder of software training and consulting company
  • Expert in AI integration for software development and agile practices
  • Real-world experience from startup to Fortune 500 companies

Rod's journey from lumber yards to leading-edge AI makes him uniquely qualified to help you understand not just the "what" but the "why" and "how" of AI in Product Ownership.

Course Deliverables

Participants will receive:

  • Scrum Alliance Microcredential in AI for Product Owners
  • 4 SEUs applicable toward certification renewal
  • Comprehensive course materials including prompt templates
  • Personal AI toolkit customized for your context
  • Access to Rod's curated AI resources and tool recommendations
  • Post-course support via dedicated Slack channel (30 days)
  • Certificate of completion from Effective Agile Development

Learning Methodology

Rod's teaching approach combines:

  • Interactive demonstrations of AI tools in action
  • Hands-on exercises with immediate application
  • Real-world case studies from Rod's extensive consulting experience
  • Collaborative learning through breakout sessions
  • Practical frameworks you can implement immediately
  • Test-driven learning principles applied to AI adoption

Technical Requirements

  • Laptop or desktop computer with internet connection
  • Access to ChatGPT or similar AI tool (free tier acceptable)
  • Webcam and microphone for virtual sessions
  • No prior AI experience required

Group Training: Custom sessions available for teams of 5 or more

 

Why Learn from Rod Claar?

"After 50+ years in technology, I've seen many transformations, but AI represents the most significant shift in how we work since the personal computer. My goal is to help you navigate this change practically and ethically, leveraging AI to amplify your effectiveness as a Product Owner while maintaining the human-centered values at the heart of Agile."

Effective Agile Development: AI for Product Owners

with Trainer Rod Claar, CST

Transform Your Product Management with Artificial Intelligence

Duration 4 hours (Half-day workshop)

Format Live Interactive Training

Certification Scrum Alliance Microcredential

SEUs 4 Scrum Education Units

Ready to Transform Your Product Ownership with AI?

Limited to 20 participants to ensure quality interaction and personalized attention.

Contact & Registration

Email: rod@effectiveagiledevelopment.com

Website: www.effectiveagiledevelopment.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rodclaar

This course is officially aligned with Scrum Alliance's AI for Product Owners microcredential program. Upon successful completion, participants will receive their microcredential directly from Scrum Alliance.

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