Certified OKR Scrum Master

The "Certified OKR Scrum Master" course is designed for Scrum Masters who are looking to enhance their skills and leverage the power of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) in conjunction with Scrum methodology to drive successful product development outcomes. This course empowers Scrum Masters with the knowledge and tools to effectively align team goals, foster collaboration, and deliver value-driven outcomes. Through a combination of interactive sessions, practical exercises, and real-world examples, participants will gain a deep understanding of how OKRs and Scrum can be integrated to optimize product development processes. 

Who this event is for:

This four-hour course is designed for scrum masters, project managers, and product development leaders who are seeking to enhance their ability to set clear goals, align teams, and drive successful product outcomes.

What you will learn:

By the end of this course, participants will possess the knowledge and practical skills to effectively integrate OKRs with Scrum practices. They will be equipped to align team goals with organizational objectives, drive continuous improvement, and foster a collaborative and outcome-oriented environment within their product development teams. Scrum Masters will gain valuable insights into leveraging the combined power of OKRs and Scrum to achieve exceptional product development outcomes.

The course covers the following key areas:

• Introduction to OKRs: Participants are introduced to the fundamentals of the OKR framework, mechanics, principles, and relevance to product development. Attendees learn how OKRs can drive goal clarity, focus, and alignment within cross-functional teams. 
• Setting Impactful Product Objectives: Participants learn techniques for setting achievable, impactful product OKRs, and how to develop measurable and meaningful key results, using the power of data.
• Aligning OKRs with Scrum Practices: This module explores how to align OKRs with Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives. Participants will learn how to translate high-level objectives into actionable goals within the Scrum framework and ensure alignment with the product vision.
• Tracking Progress and the Sprint Cycle: Participants discover techniques for effectively tracking progress and reviewing OKRs throughout the sprint and throughout the product development lifecycle. Attendees learn the value of best practices for regular check-ins, the importance of a disciplined cadence, and the value of data analysis to evaluate progress, identify bottlenecks, and make data-driven decisions.
• Enabling Continuous Improvement: This module focuses on how Scrum Masters can use OKRs to foster a culture of continuous improvement within their teams. Participants will learn how to use OKRs as a tool to identify areas of improvement, track progress, and adapt their practices to achieve better results sprint by sprint.
• Overcoming Challenges and Pitfalls: This module addresses common challenges and pitfalls that product owners may encounter when using OKRs. Participants will learn how to mitigate these challenges and foster a culture of OKR adoption and success within their product teams and organizations.

Attendees receive a copy of the course content and a Certified OKR Scrum Master certificate that they can proudly display on their Linkedin page.