Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills

The Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills course is designed to elevate your ability to manage your Product Backlog with precision and clarity, ensuring that your team delivers maximum value. In this interactive one-day session, you'll learn practical techniques for refining and prioritizing Product Backlog items, aligning them with your Product Goals, and maintaining transparency throughout the process. 

This course goes beyond just the basics, offering hands-on experience with techniques like decomposing and slicing backlog items. You'll discover how simplicity can be the antidote to a complicated backlog, making it easier for your team to focus on what truly matters. By the end of the course, you'll be better equipped to connect the Product Goals you’re striving to achieve with the actual work being done, ensuring that value delivery is front and center. 

You'll also dive into effective stakeholder communication, a critical skill for any Product Owner. Whether you’re a seasoned Product Owner, a Scrum Master looking to coach Product Owners, or a Product Manager eager to improve backlog management, this course will provide you with the tools you need to succeed. 

All participants will receive a password to attempt the Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills Certification. If you attempt the test within 14 days and don’t score at least 85%, you’ll receive a second attempt at no additional cost. 

This course is your opportunity to sharpen your skills and ensure that your Product Backlog is a powerful tool for delivering value, rather than a roadblock.

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About Mary Iqbal

Mary Iqbal brings a wealth of expertise as an Agile Transformation Manager, where she played a pivotal role in improving the adoption of agile frameworks for over 50 agile teams at a prominent healthcare company. She successfully led the organization through a transformative journey, enabling teams to embrace agile methodologies and achieve remarkable results.

In addition to her Agile Transformation Management experience, Mary has acted as a Scrum Master for Scrum teams, providing guidance and support in implementing Scrum practices effectively. Furthermore, she has served as an agile coach for Kanban teams, leveraging her expertise to optimize workflow management and drive continuous improvement.

Mary's exceptional leadership skills and proficiency in Scrum practices have consistently delivered tangible results. She has successfully doubled the business line of a data processing organization and implemented new technologies as primary platforms for consumer products companies, enhancing their competitiveness and driving growth.

Beyond her professional achievements, Mary's passion for promoting Scrum practices and knowledge sharing is evident through her role as the organizer of the annual Scrum Day conference in Madison, Wisconsin. This conference serves as a platform for industry professionals to gather, exchange insights, and further advance their understanding of Scrum.

Driven by her commitment to enhancing team performance, Mary founded Rebel Scrum, a company dedicated to providing comprehensive group Scrum training and consulting services. Through Rebel Scrum, she empowers teams to embrace Scrum methodologies, optimize their performance levels, and achieve outstanding outcomes.

With her extensive experience, leadership abilities, and dedication to promoting Agile transformations, Mary Iqbal is an invaluable asset for organizations aiming to navigate the dynamic business landscape and maximize their success through the implementation of agile methodologies.

Live Virtual Training.  You will receive an email with Zoom information immediately after registering for this class.