Rich Visotcky
Joint Insights
Languages
- English
United States
Reviews
What students say about Rich
Nov 20, 2024
Rich V
Rich V. is a top-notch instructor. He actively engaged with the class and created a collaborative environment.
Oct 4, 2024
Rich was a great instructor
Rich was a great instructor. He explained concepts clearly and really took the time to listen to questions and the flow of the class was great!
Sep 27, 2024
Rich is a fantastic
Rich is a fantastic! well organized and thought provoking.
Sep 24, 2024
Lots of good reference material
Lots of good reference material
Sep 8, 2024
Great PSM I training experience.
Great PSM I training experience.
For me as a non-native speaker, the trainer adjusted the pronunciation a bit and repeated statements from me to make comments or insight more understandable for others. Also let us/me trainees experience (and learn) the traps, which might come in real life.
Questions to current work situation could be asked and where (for me) satisfactory answered.
Apr 12, 2024
It was great to see how can our team…
It was great to see how can our team use SCRUM with Kanban.
Mar 6, 2024
Interactive Class!
I really enjoyed how interactive the class was. Rich did a great job of keeping everyone engaged while also taking just enough breaks to allow a group refresh. The smaller breakout sessions were also a great way to meet the rest of the class and get varying perspectives through the 2 days.
Feb 28, 2024
Great Learning experience
Rich challenged us in various exercises to learn the core concepts of Scrum. It was a great 2 days of learning with my co-workers and understanding all our challenges. I highly recommend Rich Visotcky for you Scrum learning needs!
Feb 12, 2024
A very practical, engaging and user immersive
A very practical, engaging and user immersive sessions on both the days.
Feb 6, 2024
Great class
The instructor was very knowledgeable with real-world experience he was able to share.
Feb 6, 2024
Great Training
1. Company: Doing great is delivering the training.
2. Trainer: Well versed, Experienced in all role in the scrum, having clear ideas, solution and the right answers
Feb 5, 2024
Great workshop with balance
I enjoyed this workshop. I found there was a good balance between content and open discussion. I learned quite a bit and would highly recommend doing a workshop with Rich if you're looking for practical understanding of Scrum.
Feb 4, 2024
Satisfied Participant!
Rich was a great instructor. His ability to provide real world examples for the course material was extremely helpful. The overall pace was exceptional, didn't feel like we were rushing through slides or getting stuck on a particular topic. Enjoyed his enthusiasm and ability to include all participants. He constantly asked for feedback to make adjustments. Would recommend others to take courses he supports.
Feb 3, 2024
PSM I w/Rich
Rich was an amazing teacher/facilitator! Cannot recommend him enough.
Feb 1, 2024
The trainer was very patient and took…
The trainer was very patient and took the time to help the class through questions, thoughts, hurdles. Great interactive sessions and breakout sessions.
Dec 1, 2023
Rich is a very engaging trainer
Rich is a very engaging trainer. He diligently answered all questions, checked knowledge frequently, and was consistent about the verbiage he used throughout to help with overall learning while making the class fun! Throughout the two-day training, there were breaks spread throughout to help stay focused and breakout groups to instill knowledge and learning. Would definitely recommend doing this course if you're looking to learn Scrum!
Dec 1, 2023
Madison Henry's Scrum Certification Training with Rich
Madison Henry's training not only met but exceeded all my expectations. I highly recommend them to anyone pursuing their Scrum certification. Rich, the instructor, was exceptionally knowledgeable, personable, and relatable.
Nov 5, 2023
Nice Training
Was a nice training and Rich was really clear with his message.
Oct 26, 2023
10/10
Rich was awesome! He provided lots of real-life examples and easy to follow breakout sessions that really got us in the mindset of a Scrum Master.
Sep 8, 2023
Excellent class and very interactive
Excellent Class and Very Interactive!
Jun 2, 2023
Scrum framework made digestable
Rich was a wealth of knowledge in all things Scrum. The thing I absolutely appreciated the most was that he was able to help find some ways to demonstrate how it could be used in industries outside of tech. I work in a design/construction field and, coming in to the class, I felt a bit like I was going to be learning specific plays into a sport I didn't even know how to play. While that wasn't totally erased since it is so rooted in tech, I did feel like I was able to leave the class with some best practices for implementing the framework into my company. I've scoured the internet to see if there are any classes specific to practicing Scrum in my industry and, outside of a random white paper here or there, have come up short. I think the simplicity of Scrum would really help bridge the gap between a common problem working in construction: how do you bridge the gap between blue collar and white collar teams? I know I'd be the first to sign up for that class--especially if Rich was the teacher.
May 26, 2023
Very interactive and engaging!
This online class was very interactive and engaging. Rich provided so many real-life experiences and examples woven between the many breakout groups with interesting case studies and exercises to discuss with fellow students. I have a much better understanding of my new role and more importantly, feel more confident now because of this course.
Apr 20, 2023
PSM I with Rich Visotcky
Administratively, registration was easy and information about the course was sent quickly with all necessary details provided ahead of the workshop.
The class was provided in a format that was engaging and interactive. The instructor, Rich Visotcky, was highly knowledgeable about the topic, delivering a workshop that was well organized and professionally developed that pulled in participants to drive discovery and learning.
Mar 29, 2023
Highly Recommended class and great facilitator
Great learning and pace for the PSM 2-day course. Rich uses real life examples and also very adaptive to his audience to ensure that there is a clear contrast between real-life challenges vs what the scrum framework is teaching us! Highly recommended and enjoyable class!
Feb 8, 2023
Great instructor for Scrum Training
Rich was a great instructor and facilitator for the Scrum training! He was able to field our questions well, and helped guide our understanding of the Scrum vocabulary and philosophy. The exercises and instruction format was very hands-on, which led to an engaged group training.
Dec 15, 2022
Great Trainer & Facilitator
Rich is a great instructor with helpful insights and practical experience. I learned new techniques and alternatives to ones I've used in the past. I'd recommend any class with him.
Dec 3, 2022
Interactive and a great way to learn scrum!
Interactive , informative and two days of exciting information. Instructor is top of his game and has orchestrated a great curriculum and learning approach.
Oct 24, 2022
Great class. Interactive piece was very good.
Very useful class.
Oct 24, 2022
Rich was a wonderful instructor
Rich was a wonderful instructor, I felt confident enough to take the exam the weekend after the class with the materials reviewed, the scrum guide and recommendation for study material. I was able to pass!
Oct 21, 2022
Rich was really organized and…
Rich was really organized and contextualized the material for easy learning
Oct 21, 2022
PSM-1 with Rich Visotcky
Rich made it very engaging and the content was very elaborate.
Oct 18, 2022
Loved it. bag full of takeaways.
Loved it. bag full of takeaways.
Class is full of examples, real life stories around the techniques that was very well presented by Rich.
if you want to hear stories and how you want to tag it with techniques so that you can too run it with your colleagues then this is the class you dont want to miss from Rich.
Sep 30, 2022
Rich is a great presenter and…
Rich is a great presenter and instructor. Always open to answering questions and even taking time during breaks to sit down and make sure your questions were answered.
The material was presented in a way that fostered my understanding in a real measurable way. I passed the exam!
Sep 22, 2022
Superb instructor!
Superb instructor!
Sep 22, 2022
Excellent class and content
Rich was an excellent instructor and able to break down the content in a way that was easy to digest. I came away learning much more than I thought I would.
Sep 19, 2022
Great class
Rich did a fantastic job with this class, I came in with the expectations of it being just another class where you learn in a very boring manner for 3 days but it was much more than that. He made it very interactive, answered all of my questions and some, and is great at getting into character.
Jul 19, 2022
Rich was a great instructor and the…
Rich was a great instructor and the information he provided was very clear. I highly recommend any of Rich's classes.
May 28, 2022
Excellent PSM class
The PSM class taught by Rich Visotcky was fantastic. He presented all of the information in a very interactive and engaging manner. Rich is very well versed in the in and outs of what it takes to be a Scrum Master and integrate scrum into your business environment. Highly recommend to take this class.
Apr 26, 2022
It was interesting and interactive.Awesome class
It was interesting and interactive.
Apr 26, 2022
Rich was very thorough and detailed but…
Rich was very thorough and detailed but still found a way to make the class fun and interesting!
Thanks Rich!
Apr 13, 2022
The class was well put together and…
The class was well put together and went over a myriad of topics and situations a scrum master should be prepared for. The class kept everyone engaged by allowing break out sessions to happen and members of the class to answer questions and prompts
Feb 26, 2022
Amazing class and instructor
Rich was a great instructor and I learned a lot about scrum teams and scrum framework. He was great at facilitating class discussions and the material was well laid out. Rich seemed very prepared and included everyone during the discussions.
Dec 28, 2021
I loved the class
I loved the class, doing it online was phenomenal and still provided some great interactions with others in the class. The mural board we used provided more interaction and collaboration than if we were in a real classroom and we got to keep it as a reference afterward. Our instructor was beyond knowledgeable and facilitated some great discussions to help us really understand the information. I especially loved the real-life scenarios and the principles of Scrum that would be used to solve those problems. Those scenarios led to some great discussions which really helped us internalize what the Scrum guide says. Thank you!
Dec 9, 2021
Thanks :) It was great time!
Thanks :) It was great time!
Dec 9, 2021
Fantastic!
Rich was an excellent facilitator. He took the time to understand the range of our prior experience with Lean, Agile, Scrum, and product management, and customized the PO training sessions for us. He allowed us to take extra time where we wanted to dig in, and sped through sections where we didn't need as much depth. The Mural and Zoom breakout rooms were expertly and efficiently organized, with a wealth of additional resources for us to explore on our own if we didn't have the opportunity to cover it during sessions. I left the sessions feeling eager and inspired to apply what I've learned.
Nov 3, 2021
Exercises were tough but fun and representative of real world
The instructor was quite knowledgeable and made the class fun and interesting. It was not simply endless slides that were read to us, but was an interactive, collaborative experience. Parts of the exercises were very challenging - we had a very short amount of time to get ourselves organized and apply scrum principles to plan and execute a successful sprint. This was not easy but very much simulated the complexity and constraints that we face in the workplace every day.
Oct 20, 2021
I really enjoyed this class
I really enjoyed this class. The presenter was excellent, knowledgeable and his examples were great and provided a lot of additional context. He also created an atmosphere of trust and learning for the groups and I found the group dynamic was great as a result. The only suggestion I would offer is that I found when I did the Scum test, there were a few concepts in there that I either missed, or were not taught / emphasized in class. However, he did point out a lot of the additional learning available for that so I would only dock a small amount for that.
Sep 23, 2021
A great option for learning about scrum
Rich was a fantastic teacher. He facilitated useful and insightful conversations. While I definitely learned a lot of factual information from the class, these conversations were the most valuable part for me. He modeled how to think like a scrum master and how to use scrum values to guide decision making. I felt pretty confident in taking the PSM I assessment thanks to this course. If you are interested in learning more about being a scrum master I would highly recommend this course.
Sep 3, 2021
Very Involved Class
Very Involved Class, Understood Scrum, Used a Real-life example
Sep 3, 2021
Applying Professional Scrum course - Really well organised and informative…
Really well organised and informative class. I did the online class and was great to work with people all around the world and hear their experiences of Scrum. Online tools were used to make the class really interactive and there was the right amount of teaching and practical exercises. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn more about Scrum or prepare for a Scrum certification!
Sep 2, 2021
Highly Recommend!
This course and instructor combo exceeded my expectations. We covered a lot in two days, going in-depth on Scrum theory, principles, and application. The instructor is an excellent Scrum coach and teacher and leads by example modeling the mindset, principles, and values throughout the course. It's an immersive learning experience!
Aug 25, 2021
Knowledgeable, Effective and Passionate
I enjoyed this training. Rich did a great job leading the class, assuring the right balance of information, personal experience, exercises and discussion. Rich is knowledgeable, effective and passionate!
I left the training with a solid understanding of Scrum and confident enough to be part of my first Scrum team and carryout my Product Owner responsibilities.
Aug 13, 2021
Highly Recommend PSM I Class
The class was very informative. I really enjoyed the level of interaction as well. Rich did a fantastic job presenting the materials and keeping us engaged!
Aug 10, 2021
5 Stars!
5 Stars!! Instructor was informative and interactive. Content was well organized. Only recommendation after taking the course and the amount of content covered, I feel an additional 1/2 day would be beneficial to recap and prepare for the PSM exam.
May 20, 2021
Really enjoyed this course
Really enjoyed this course! Having been a complete beginner when it comes to SCRUM, this was a fantastic display of how useful it can be and what it is. I liked the balance of structured learning with highly interactive role based learning. I certainly want to continue experience the utility of Scrum in the future.
Apr 5, 2021
Great for people new to AGILE
The course is perfect for someone who is new to AGILE and who has never worked with AGILE before.
Sep 23, 2020
Great class
This class was very helpful in understanding and learning how to use Scrum. The class was very interactive and made it easy to stay concentrated on the material.
Aug 20, 2020
Engaging Scrum Fundamentals Training
This training was not like other workshops I have attended. It was engaging, hands on and applicable. The sessions were structured to stimulate conversation and thought - not just talked at all day.
I feel I have walked away with more knowledge and confidence on Scrum Fundamentals and feel prepared to apply to my real life. Rich and Greg made the class fun and interactive - even for introverts like me!
Aug 5, 2020
This was a most valuable class that…
This was a most valuable class that gave me new insights into the Product Owner role and some tools to address several opportunities.
May 8, 2020
Fun, Engaging, Highly Effective Course!
Going through the course really clarified the principles and values of Scrum for me. The roles, artifacts and events of Scrum were defined and clearly demonstrated through a series of team exercises and group discussions. The experience was very interactive and informative. I learned not just by listening and reading about but also by DOING Scrum. It was very satisfying to go through the course and walk away with more thorough understanding of the Scrum framework as well as the confidence to know that I could do excellent work within it!
May 8, 2020
Great class
Great class. Rich is a great instructor.
Mar 15, 2020
Recommend Rich Visotcky
Rich is a highly experienced, friendly, and thorough teacher of scrum and product ownership.
Jun 21, 2019
Rich was great!
Rich Vistocky was very personable, knowledgeable, and made for an entertaining two-day class. He was willing to field almost any question, was very witty with his responses, and was quite helpful in clearing up misconceptions about the processes of Scrum.
Jun 21, 2019
Very well put together
Going into the class I thought I knew a lot about the workings of scrum. This class showed me that I still had a lot to learn and that my mind set was pretty far off the mark. The learning exercises were engaging and on point as were the team exercises.
Jun 20, 2019
It was very helpful and mind opening…
It was very helpful and mind opening course. I learned a lot.
Feb 23, 2019
Very good content and information for…
Very good content and information for product owners and product managers.
About Rich
Rich Visotcky is President and founder of Joint Insights, a company that nourishes transparency every day to help people solve the problems they face. Rich knows that by leveraging different perspectives, transparent information, and being open to new approaches people are empowered to move towards their goals through a new level of understanding of their situation.
Rich is a Professional Scrum Trainer and Steward with Scrum.org and a licensed Management 3.0 facilitator. The clients he has worked with span a variety of industries including finance, insurance, banking, healthcare, building systems and HVAC, oil and gas, manufacturing, power generation, and space exploration in companies ranging from the Fortune 100 to five person start-ups. Rich is an experienced professional trainer and consultant with a demonstrated history of connecting thousands of people with leaner, agile principles and practices.
A background in Computer Engineering from West Virginia University taught him to think systematically and identify right-sized solutions to the problems he faced. After a decade of software development, Rich saw the challenge of getting people to work openly together towards a common goal was often harder than the technical challenges he was working on. That led him to teaching people what he knew about building products and solving problems iteratively and incrementally.
When he’s not thinking about the complex systems of how people work and build things together, Rich can be found working on projects with his son, playing all manner of video and board games, exploring the world and it’s beer, or enjoying his wife’s laughter.
What students say about Rich
Nov 20, 2024
Rich V
Rich V. is a top-notch instructor. He actively engaged with the class and created a collaborative environment.
Oct 4, 2024
Rich was a great instructor
Rich was a great instructor. He explained concepts clearly and really took the time to listen to questions and the flow of the class was great!
Sep 27, 2024
Rich is a fantastic
Rich is a fantastic! well organized and thought provoking.
Sep 24, 2024
Lots of good reference material
Lots of good reference material
Sep 8, 2024
Great PSM I training experience.
Great PSM I training experience.
For me as a non-native speaker, the trainer adjusted the pronunciation a bit and repeated statements from me to make comments or insight more understandable for others. Also let us/me trainees experience (and learn) the traps, which might come in real life.
Questions to current work situation could be asked and where (for me) satisfactory answered.
Apr 12, 2024
It was great to see how can our team…
It was great to see how can our team use SCRUM with Kanban.
Mar 6, 2024
Interactive Class!
I really enjoyed how interactive the class was. Rich did a great job of keeping everyone engaged while also taking just enough breaks to allow a group refresh. The smaller breakout sessions were also a great way to meet the rest of the class and get varying perspectives through the 2 days.
Feb 28, 2024
Great Learning experience
Rich challenged us in various exercises to learn the core concepts of Scrum. It was a great 2 days of learning with my co-workers and understanding all our challenges. I highly recommend Rich Visotcky for you Scrum learning needs!
Feb 12, 2024
A very practical, engaging and user immersive
A very practical, engaging and user immersive sessions on both the days.
Feb 6, 2024
Great class
The instructor was very knowledgeable with real-world experience he was able to share.
Feb 6, 2024
Great Training
1. Company: Doing great is delivering the training.
2. Trainer: Well versed, Experienced in all role in the scrum, having clear ideas, solution and the right answers
Feb 5, 2024
Great workshop with balance
I enjoyed this workshop. I found there was a good balance between content and open discussion. I learned quite a bit and would highly recommend doing a workshop with Rich if you're looking for practical understanding of Scrum.
Feb 4, 2024
Satisfied Participant!
Rich was a great instructor. His ability to provide real world examples for the course material was extremely helpful. The overall pace was exceptional, didn't feel like we were rushing through slides or getting stuck on a particular topic. Enjoyed his enthusiasm and ability to include all participants. He constantly asked for feedback to make adjustments. Would recommend others to take courses he supports.
Feb 3, 2024
PSM I w/Rich
Rich was an amazing teacher/facilitator! Cannot recommend him enough.
Feb 1, 2024
The trainer was very patient and took…
The trainer was very patient and took the time to help the class through questions, thoughts, hurdles. Great interactive sessions and breakout sessions.
Dec 1, 2023
Rich is a very engaging trainer
Rich is a very engaging trainer. He diligently answered all questions, checked knowledge frequently, and was consistent about the verbiage he used throughout to help with overall learning while making the class fun! Throughout the two-day training, there were breaks spread throughout to help stay focused and breakout groups to instill knowledge and learning. Would definitely recommend doing this course if you're looking to learn Scrum!
Dec 1, 2023
Madison Henry's Scrum Certification Training with Rich
Madison Henry's training not only met but exceeded all my expectations. I highly recommend them to anyone pursuing their Scrum certification. Rich, the instructor, was exceptionally knowledgeable, personable, and relatable.
Nov 5, 2023
Nice Training
Was a nice training and Rich was really clear with his message.
Oct 26, 2023
10/10
Rich was awesome! He provided lots of real-life examples and easy to follow breakout sessions that really got us in the mindset of a Scrum Master.
Sep 8, 2023
Excellent class and very interactive
Excellent Class and Very Interactive!
Jun 2, 2023
Scrum framework made digestable
Rich was a wealth of knowledge in all things Scrum. The thing I absolutely appreciated the most was that he was able to help find some ways to demonstrate how it could be used in industries outside of tech. I work in a design/construction field and, coming in to the class, I felt a bit like I was going to be learning specific plays into a sport I didn't even know how to play. While that wasn't totally erased since it is so rooted in tech, I did feel like I was able to leave the class with some best practices for implementing the framework into my company. I've scoured the internet to see if there are any classes specific to practicing Scrum in my industry and, outside of a random white paper here or there, have come up short. I think the simplicity of Scrum would really help bridge the gap between a common problem working in construction: how do you bridge the gap between blue collar and white collar teams? I know I'd be the first to sign up for that class--especially if Rich was the teacher.
May 26, 2023
Very interactive and engaging!
This online class was very interactive and engaging. Rich provided so many real-life experiences and examples woven between the many breakout groups with interesting case studies and exercises to discuss with fellow students. I have a much better understanding of my new role and more importantly, feel more confident now because of this course.
Apr 20, 2023
PSM I with Rich Visotcky
Administratively, registration was easy and information about the course was sent quickly with all necessary details provided ahead of the workshop.
The class was provided in a format that was engaging and interactive. The instructor, Rich Visotcky, was highly knowledgeable about the topic, delivering a workshop that was well organized and professionally developed that pulled in participants to drive discovery and learning.
Mar 29, 2023
Highly Recommended class and great facilitator
Great learning and pace for the PSM 2-day course. Rich uses real life examples and also very adaptive to his audience to ensure that there is a clear contrast between real-life challenges vs what the scrum framework is teaching us! Highly recommended and enjoyable class!
Feb 8, 2023
Great instructor for Scrum Training
Rich was a great instructor and facilitator for the Scrum training! He was able to field our questions well, and helped guide our understanding of the Scrum vocabulary and philosophy. The exercises and instruction format was very hands-on, which led to an engaged group training.
Dec 15, 2022
Great Trainer & Facilitator
Rich is a great instructor with helpful insights and practical experience. I learned new techniques and alternatives to ones I've used in the past. I'd recommend any class with him.
Dec 3, 2022
Interactive and a great way to learn scrum!
Interactive , informative and two days of exciting information. Instructor is top of his game and has orchestrated a great curriculum and learning approach.
Oct 24, 2022
Great class. Interactive piece was very good.
Very useful class.
Oct 24, 2022
Rich was a wonderful instructor
Rich was a wonderful instructor, I felt confident enough to take the exam the weekend after the class with the materials reviewed, the scrum guide and recommendation for study material. I was able to pass!
Oct 21, 2022
Rich was really organized and…
Rich was really organized and contextualized the material for easy learning
Oct 21, 2022
PSM-1 with Rich Visotcky
Rich made it very engaging and the content was very elaborate.
Oct 18, 2022
Loved it. bag full of takeaways.
Loved it. bag full of takeaways.
Class is full of examples, real life stories around the techniques that was very well presented by Rich.
if you want to hear stories and how you want to tag it with techniques so that you can too run it with your colleagues then this is the class you dont want to miss from Rich.
Sep 30, 2022
Rich is a great presenter and…
Rich is a great presenter and instructor. Always open to answering questions and even taking time during breaks to sit down and make sure your questions were answered.
The material was presented in a way that fostered my understanding in a real measurable way. I passed the exam!
Sep 22, 2022
Superb instructor!
Superb instructor!
Sep 22, 2022
Excellent class and content
Rich was an excellent instructor and able to break down the content in a way that was easy to digest. I came away learning much more than I thought I would.
Sep 19, 2022
Great class
Rich did a fantastic job with this class, I came in with the expectations of it being just another class where you learn in a very boring manner for 3 days but it was much more than that. He made it very interactive, answered all of my questions and some, and is great at getting into character.
Jul 19, 2022
Rich was a great instructor and the…
Rich was a great instructor and the information he provided was very clear. I highly recommend any of Rich's classes.
May 28, 2022
Excellent PSM class
The PSM class taught by Rich Visotcky was fantastic. He presented all of the information in a very interactive and engaging manner. Rich is very well versed in the in and outs of what it takes to be a Scrum Master and integrate scrum into your business environment. Highly recommend to take this class.
Apr 26, 2022
It was interesting and interactive.Awesome class
It was interesting and interactive.
Apr 26, 2022
Rich was very thorough and detailed but…
Rich was very thorough and detailed but still found a way to make the class fun and interesting!
Thanks Rich!
Apr 13, 2022
The class was well put together and…
The class was well put together and went over a myriad of topics and situations a scrum master should be prepared for. The class kept everyone engaged by allowing break out sessions to happen and members of the class to answer questions and prompts
Feb 26, 2022
Amazing class and instructor
Rich was a great instructor and I learned a lot about scrum teams and scrum framework. He was great at facilitating class discussions and the material was well laid out. Rich seemed very prepared and included everyone during the discussions.
Dec 28, 2021
I loved the class
I loved the class, doing it online was phenomenal and still provided some great interactions with others in the class. The mural board we used provided more interaction and collaboration than if we were in a real classroom and we got to keep it as a reference afterward. Our instructor was beyond knowledgeable and facilitated some great discussions to help us really understand the information. I especially loved the real-life scenarios and the principles of Scrum that would be used to solve those problems. Those scenarios led to some great discussions which really helped us internalize what the Scrum guide says. Thank you!
Dec 9, 2021
Thanks :) It was great time!
Thanks :) It was great time!
Dec 9, 2021
Fantastic!
Rich was an excellent facilitator. He took the time to understand the range of our prior experience with Lean, Agile, Scrum, and product management, and customized the PO training sessions for us. He allowed us to take extra time where we wanted to dig in, and sped through sections where we didn't need as much depth. The Mural and Zoom breakout rooms were expertly and efficiently organized, with a wealth of additional resources for us to explore on our own if we didn't have the opportunity to cover it during sessions. I left the sessions feeling eager and inspired to apply what I've learned.
Nov 3, 2021
Exercises were tough but fun and representative of real world
The instructor was quite knowledgeable and made the class fun and interesting. It was not simply endless slides that were read to us, but was an interactive, collaborative experience. Parts of the exercises were very challenging - we had a very short amount of time to get ourselves organized and apply scrum principles to plan and execute a successful sprint. This was not easy but very much simulated the complexity and constraints that we face in the workplace every day.
Oct 20, 2021
I really enjoyed this class
I really enjoyed this class. The presenter was excellent, knowledgeable and his examples were great and provided a lot of additional context. He also created an atmosphere of trust and learning for the groups and I found the group dynamic was great as a result. The only suggestion I would offer is that I found when I did the Scum test, there were a few concepts in there that I either missed, or were not taught / emphasized in class. However, he did point out a lot of the additional learning available for that so I would only dock a small amount for that.
Sep 23, 2021
A great option for learning about scrum
Rich was a fantastic teacher. He facilitated useful and insightful conversations. While I definitely learned a lot of factual information from the class, these conversations were the most valuable part for me. He modeled how to think like a scrum master and how to use scrum values to guide decision making. I felt pretty confident in taking the PSM I assessment thanks to this course. If you are interested in learning more about being a scrum master I would highly recommend this course.
Sep 3, 2021
Very Involved Class
Very Involved Class, Understood Scrum, Used a Real-life example
Sep 3, 2021
Applying Professional Scrum course - Really well organised and informative…
Really well organised and informative class. I did the online class and was great to work with people all around the world and hear their experiences of Scrum. Online tools were used to make the class really interactive and there was the right amount of teaching and practical exercises. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn more about Scrum or prepare for a Scrum certification!
Sep 2, 2021
Highly Recommend!
This course and instructor combo exceeded my expectations. We covered a lot in two days, going in-depth on Scrum theory, principles, and application. The instructor is an excellent Scrum coach and teacher and leads by example modeling the mindset, principles, and values throughout the course. It's an immersive learning experience!
Aug 25, 2021
Knowledgeable, Effective and Passionate
I enjoyed this training. Rich did a great job leading the class, assuring the right balance of information, personal experience, exercises and discussion. Rich is knowledgeable, effective and passionate!
I left the training with a solid understanding of Scrum and confident enough to be part of my first Scrum team and carryout my Product Owner responsibilities.
Aug 13, 2021
Highly Recommend PSM I Class
The class was very informative. I really enjoyed the level of interaction as well. Rich did a fantastic job presenting the materials and keeping us engaged!
Aug 10, 2021
5 Stars!
5 Stars!! Instructor was informative and interactive. Content was well organized. Only recommendation after taking the course and the amount of content covered, I feel an additional 1/2 day would be beneficial to recap and prepare for the PSM exam.
May 20, 2021
Really enjoyed this course
Really enjoyed this course! Having been a complete beginner when it comes to SCRUM, this was a fantastic display of how useful it can be and what it is. I liked the balance of structured learning with highly interactive role based learning. I certainly want to continue experience the utility of Scrum in the future.
Apr 5, 2021
Great for people new to AGILE
The course is perfect for someone who is new to AGILE and who has never worked with AGILE before.
Sep 23, 2020
Great class
This class was very helpful in understanding and learning how to use Scrum. The class was very interactive and made it easy to stay concentrated on the material.
Aug 20, 2020
Engaging Scrum Fundamentals Training
This training was not like other workshops I have attended. It was engaging, hands on and applicable. The sessions were structured to stimulate conversation and thought - not just talked at all day.
I feel I have walked away with more knowledge and confidence on Scrum Fundamentals and feel prepared to apply to my real life. Rich and Greg made the class fun and interactive - even for introverts like me!
Aug 5, 2020
This was a most valuable class that…
This was a most valuable class that gave me new insights into the Product Owner role and some tools to address several opportunities.
May 8, 2020
Fun, Engaging, Highly Effective Course!
Going through the course really clarified the principles and values of Scrum for me. The roles, artifacts and events of Scrum were defined and clearly demonstrated through a series of team exercises and group discussions. The experience was very interactive and informative. I learned not just by listening and reading about but also by DOING Scrum. It was very satisfying to go through the course and walk away with more thorough understanding of the Scrum framework as well as the confidence to know that I could do excellent work within it!
May 8, 2020
Great class
Great class. Rich is a great instructor.
Mar 15, 2020
Recommend Rich Visotcky
Rich is a highly experienced, friendly, and thorough teacher of scrum and product ownership.
Jun 21, 2019
Rich was great!
Rich Vistocky was very personable, knowledgeable, and made for an entertaining two-day class. He was willing to field almost any question, was very witty with his responses, and was quite helpful in clearing up misconceptions about the processes of Scrum.
Jun 21, 2019
Very well put together
Going into the class I thought I knew a lot about the workings of scrum. This class showed me that I still had a lot to learn and that my mind set was pretty far off the mark. The learning exercises were engaging and on point as were the team exercises.
Jun 20, 2019
It was very helpful and mind opening…
It was very helpful and mind opening course. I learned a lot.
Feb 23, 2019
Very good content and information for…
Very good content and information for product owners and product managers.
Courses taught by Rich
Applying Professional Scrum
Applying Professional Scrum for Software Development
Professional Agile Leadership - Essentials
Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills
Professional Scrum with Kanban
Professional Scrum Master
Professional Scrum Master - Advanced
Professional Scrum Product Owner
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Professional Scrum Master I
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Classes Attended by Rich
Professional Agile Leadership - Essentials
Trainers:
Ryan Ripley, Todd Miller
Partner:
Agile for Humans
Date:
May 11-12, 2021