About Anastasios
Anastasios (MSc Information Management) is an Entrepreneur, Management Consultant, Scrum.org Professional Scrum Trainer, and the current Scrum.org Professional Scrum Product Owner course Steward. He has significant professional experience in various international sectors, e.g., IT, insurance, energy, retail, and finance, as a Product Owner, Scrum Master, Manager, and Managing Director. Anastasios has experienced the power of diverse, motivated teams during his tenures in Germany, USA, and Netherlands. He is passionate about helping companies on all continents unlock their full potential throughout their Agile journey, especially Managers, Leaders, and Product Owners. To help lay the ground for an Agile world, he has been a lecturer for Agility and Scrum at the University of Applied Science in Koblenz, Germany, since 2016. Anastasios has helped the community by organizing one of the biggest Agile conferences in Germany, Scrum Deutschland, since 2015, and co-written two books on Scrum & Management and Responsive Enterprises.
Read More
What students say about Anastasios
Nov 12, 2024
Excellent seminar!
The content was highly relevant and well-organized, covering every aspect of the topic in depth. The instructor was true professional with extensive knowledge and experience, eager to answer any questions and offer practical advice. I especially appreciated the interactive exercises and the opportunity to collaborate with other participants, which made the experience even more enriching. The seminar truly helped me gain a deeper understanding and gave me valuable tools to apply in my work.
Nov 12, 2024
Psm1
The course was great very informative and the instructor was really good with deep knowledge and really explanatory with his real life examples .
Oct 17, 2024
PSPO 2 Training: Great Mix of Theory and Practice
The training was a good mix of theory and exercises and the information was conveyed very well and clearly. There was a great atmosphere and Tasso answered all questions in a detailed and practical manner. I would recommend the PSPO training to any experienced PO!
Oct 14, 2024
very nice complement to the PSPO…
very nice complement to the PSPO training
Oct 14, 2024
Highly recommended instructor
Interactive and useful course the structure is very experienced and when answeres were unclear, he used concrete examples to explain the situation.
Oct 14, 2024
Well organised
Nice documentation, well organised and good explanation, but missing introduction and help with the certification
Oct 1, 2024
Entertaining yet demanding
Very competent trainer with lots of real life examples, good mix of training methods, lots of space for self-learning, entertaining yet demanding. Effective learning in a small group.
Aug 14, 2024
Learning from a very experienced trainer
Outstanding scrum trainer with lot of practical insights!
Jul 22, 2024
Very good teacher with a lot of…
Very good teacher with a lot of experience.
Jun 25, 2024
The training was inclusive and dynamic
The training was inclusive and dynamic. Our trainer, Anastasios, was fantastic and I acquired powerful knowledge during the process.
Jun 12, 2024
Useful and understandable
Useful and understandable
Jun 4, 2024
Recommended instructor
Friendly instructor, interaction class, experienced teacher.
May 27, 2024
interactivity at its best
Die Interaktivität wurde im Remote-Kurs durchgehend mit unterschiedlichen Methoden hoch gehalten. Aufgrund dass wir nur zwei Teilnehmende waren, war der Austausch untereinander nicht ganz so gross, wie erwartet.
May 6, 2024
Excellent Trainer with perfect concept
Great Trainer with perfect ideas to teach a class. In addition to this great experiences from real business life. Time flies and after the classes you were good prepared for the exam!
May 3, 2024
good atmosphere
- small groups
- very interactive
May 1, 2024
Effective Scrum Product Owner Base Training
Recently attended a two-day Scrum Product Owner training. The trainer was motivated and well-versed in Scrum, providing valuable insights into the methodology.
The course content was relevant and provided a good mix of theory and practical discussions. It was particularly useful to discuss topics directly related to our daily challenges. This practical approach helped reinforce my understanding of Scrum and its real-world application.
What I appreciated the most was the confirmation that my current work approach aligns with the Scrum methodology. This has given me the confidence to continue on this path.
Overall, the training was informative and beneficial. I would recommend it to anyone looking to understand Scrum better and improve their skills as a Product Owner.
Apr 21, 2024
Practical and relevant
Practical and relevant examples used during the training. Very engaging and always fun with such a great trainer.
Apr 20, 2024
Very informative and interactive
Very informative and interactive. Presented in a great manner. Highly recommended.
Mar 28, 2024
Very good content and provided in a good way
The trainer gave us great insights into the matter of being a Scrum Master, provided valuable information and answered all open questions.
The training was throughout interesting and full of learning.
Mar 28, 2024
Pragmatic and mind-changing
Pragmatic content and mind-changing; I personally like the real examples from the instructor’s experience, very instructive. Working with Miro/Zoom was smooth and easy. Also we had the chance to reflect about each trainee’s specific product problems, that gives a better understanding of the learnt content and its real application.
Mar 20, 2024
Great trainer with lot of experience
Great trainer with lot of experience
Feb 23, 2024
Focused learning in a family…
Focused learning in a family environment.
Although we were only two people the event took place. The sessions were exhausting in a positive way. Beside many practical exercises we had a lot of time for deep talks about personal business scenarios.
Feb 22, 2024
es waren 2 wirklich tolle und lehrreiche Tage
es waren 2 wirklich tolle und Lehrreiche Tage.
Feb 17, 2024
Interactive, humorous, tangible
Lot of interaction. Anastasios made the training individual and with humor. He provided many examples which made it easy to understand.
Feb 13, 2024
Highly recommended
The materials, lessons, and moderation exactly met my expectations
Feb 7, 2024
Great training
Great training, well prepared, well organized, excellent moderation, everything on the spot. Thanks, Tasso!
Feb 5, 2024
Tasso knows how to involve his audience in his training
It was a great training with Tasso! He knows how to involve his audience in the training and make them a part of this knowledge transfer experience. It was about understanding Product Owner as a role and its focus, and not just preparing you for the certification test with the questions. I enjoyed the examples he gave, which helped me personally reflect and relate. In the end, I passed the PSPO I test at the first attempt. Great experience!
Jan 30, 2024
Good trainig
Well paced, with short breaks during the days. The trainer was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I have learned a lot about scrum and recommend the course to those interested in follow a path in scrum.
Jan 29, 2024
Real Time Scenarios
Real Time Examples and Scenarios suits more to understand process. What we can enhance in process to optimise outcome from process followed. These trainings are very helpful to me to understand more regarding the process.
Dec 24, 2023
Great trainer
Great trainer, well prepared with communication skills.
Dec 14, 2023
Extremely valuable training course
It was a great experience since I was able to acquire the knowledge I was expecting and even exceed that.
Definitely valuable for the PSPO assessment!
Dec 6, 2023
Understanding Scrum and Thinking Outside the Box!
Thanks for the instructive two days in an intensive small group. I'll certainly remember this for a long time. Appreciate it!
Oct 30, 2023
Really great training and the trainer
I really enjoyed the training! It was interactive, easy to understand, full of examples, funny and I got a lot of insights on the PO role and Scrum in general. Would recommend it definitely!
Oct 23, 2023
All over a GREAT Training and Trainer
All over a GREAT Training and Trainer
Oct 20, 2023
Got a good overview about the role and…
Got a good overview about the role and responsibility of a Product Owner. The interactive exercises were really helpful.
One thing would help in the future if the course would cover more the current situation and give advise how and what should be improved or kept
Oct 19, 2023
Quite informative training
Quite informative training, the Trainer is very experienced and knows his stuff, definitely recommending this.
Oct 19, 2023
Exceptional PO Training Experience!
I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional Product Owner (PO) training I recently attended. The training exceeded all my expectations and left me feeling incredibly inspired and empowered.
From the very beginning, the course was expertly organized. The materials provided were not only comprehensive but also presented in a manner that was easy to understand, even for someone like me who was relatively new to the concept of product ownership. The trainers demonstrated a profound knowledge of the subject matter and were able to convey complex ideas with clarity and enthusiasm.
Oct 14, 2023
Tasos is very good instructor and very helpful
With his lesson, Tasos made me feel more comfortable with scrum overall ! Always was to the point and help me to see the key values clearly so i can adopt them and use them in my every day work
Sep 21, 2023
Professionalism of the speaker and perfect handling of the class and topicsalism of the speaker and…
Professionalism of the speaker and perfect handling of the class and topics
Sep 15, 2023
The trainer was great
The trainer was great - however, the group was super mixed and I feel like even the "Scrum Masters" that were present had no idea about scrum. This led to many very basic questions that took up a lot of time.
Sep 13, 2023
Getting to learn how to improve current…
Getting to learn how to improve current practices of scrum in my team.
Aug 10, 2023
In a nutshell
In a nutshell: efficient teaching mixed with a lot of expertise. After these 2 days you have the feeling that you can actually pass the exam.
Jul 5, 2023
Lots of enlightening moments
Great mixture of group discussions and theoretical session. A lot of enlightening moments when comparing daily business work (in real life) and theoretical work based on Scrum Guideline.
Jun 22, 2023
Empfehlenswert
Der Kurs war gut aufgebaut und man konnte den Inhalten gut folgen. Die gegebenen Hinweise für die Zertifizierung waren hilfreich. Man hat gemerkt, dass Tasso im Thema ist!
Was ich mir nachträglich noch gewünscht hätte, wären mehr Fragen/Antworten zur Vorbereitung auf die Zertifizierung gewesen. Diese hatte ich jetzt anderweitig gefunden. Das Open Assessment und der Scrum Guide hätten m. E. nicht zum Bestehen gereicht.
Jun 14, 2023
Great Coach and Teacher
Great Coach and Teacher. Uses Liberating Structures, a lot! Got me fired up to go some extra miles and I crushed the Certification!!
Jun 7, 2023
I learnt a lot in 2 days
I learnt a lot in a limited amount of time. The teacher challenged us a lot and showed us our lack of understanding in some specific areas. Differents exercices and interactions. We got lot of materials to rock the certification!
Jun 5, 2023
Very practical and useful course, with a very professional instructor
It was a very practical course with an interactive methodology. Despite being remote, the use of Mural made it easy.
Very professional instructor with great teaching and communication skills
Jun 1, 2023
Great 2-day training with a dedicated…
Great 2-day training with a dedicated trainier in a small group. This made sharing individual experiences and problem cases possible, which were expertly answered by the trainer. Can really recommend this to anyone who wants to improve his/her Product Owner Skills!
May 30, 2023
I received great help
I received great help and complete explanation in small time intervals. Appreciable our tutor for great help and clearing doubt was good session and with interactive mode.
May 4, 2023
Gute Vorbereitung
Ich fühle mich gut vorbereitet
Apr 18, 2023
The structure was perfect
The structure was perfect. It was really easy going. Helped me understand PO fundamentals
Mar 21, 2023
Great course!
Very good trainer, no nonsense mentality, very open, humoristic and he is very well prepared. Well organised to learn a lot in only 2 days and to actually do some hands on stuff too.
Mar 13, 2023
Great training session
Great training session. Provided us with alot of info, material and was willing to help us all the way!!!
thank you so much!!!
Feb 24, 2023
Absolutely recommendable training for Scrum newcomers
Extremely practical training that enables immediate applicability. Very entertaining, interesting and motivating to participate.
The trainer seems very experienced and always had an answer to every question. Simple and easy to understand explanations.
Feb 4, 2023
Hands-on, interactive and a lot of fun
I had the pleasure to join the online PSU class which was fully packed with hands-on activities. I especially enjoyed the valuable discussions, sharing of best practices, and the easy-to-follow structure of the course.
A big thank you to Mr. Psarros for sharing his experience as well as tips and tricks with Scrum & UX...
Feb 1, 2023
Entertaining and insightful
The two days PSPO II training went by quickly with a lot of interactive sessions, experiences shared by Tasso and classmates and insights delivered in the "lectures".
Dec 7, 2022
Developer
The class was interactive.
Dec 7, 2022
A solid enjoyable course
A solid course, with real industry examples, collaboration through teams and guidance from a well-equipped knowledgable tutor. Enjoyable!
Nov 15, 2022
Comprehensive and applied
Comprehensive and lots of hands-on exercises
Nov 14, 2022
Great interactive and practical course for Advanced Product Owner training
Great interactive and practical course for Advanced Product Owner training.
Sep 19, 2022
Excellent introduction and interesting class
The class was an excellent introduction into product owner work in agile teams. It includes a lot of information but the class itself was not tedious.
Sep 16, 2022
Great delivery
Anastasios was very well structured and does understand the material very well. He helped me to easily understand the different PO stances and how to apply them to my daily work
Sep 14, 2022
good
good, effective, helpful for the career as a Scrum Master.
Aug 31, 2022
Sehr abwechslungsreich
Sehr abwechslungsreich, viele (anschauliche) Praxisbeispiele, sehr gute und gut hergeleitete Tipps... und die Verpflegung war auch lecker.
Nur "beware" vor der Klimaanlage... selbst wenn es draußen heißer als der Höllenvorhof ist, sollte man für den Schulungsraum eine Jacke dabei haben ;-)
Jul 14, 2022
very hands on structured training
very hands on structured training
liked the style of training very much. It was well paced, tightly time boxed but never felt like you couldn't follow.
Topics were presented in a entertaining - yet very professional way, using very good methods to visualise the topics talked about.
Highly recommended!
be prepared for some "uncomfortable" answers about integrating UX into scrum in your organisation.
Jul 6, 2022
interactive training
I liked the very interactive training and also clear view on what is scrum and what not
Jun 21, 2022
Nice and Interesting experience!
Nice and Interesting experience!
Jun 20, 2022
Excellent!
This training was very informative and especially very helpful for me to understand the intricacies of scrum at my workplace. This helped me clear my certification exam in one take. I recommend this training with Tasso as his class is very interesting, interactive and excellent. The trainer was exceptionally knowledgeable in Scrum and he will make sure that we will never get bored in his class. Thanks alot Tasso! Looking forward to attend the PSM-II training with the same trainer.
Jun 20, 2022
Really impressed by the lesson
Really impressed by the lesson. Learned new things. Special Kudos to the tutor Mr. Psarros for the way he transmits the knowledge.
Maybe the lesson could break down in three days because 8 hours are a big duration to stay focused especially for people not doing it in their mother language.
Jun 20, 2022
Solution oriented training
What I liked most about the class was how applicable and accurate it was in relation to our daily work.The material was presented in a structured, clear way leaving no room for misinterpretation. The class triggered lots of ideas what we could do differently in our current way of working agile.
Jun 19, 2022
Well done!
Nice connection between theory and real life practices.
PSPO reference guide has almost no answers to stated questions in the slides. Although I understand that these questions have been tackled in the two days of attendance, not all of them were covered and I can't remember every answer.
May 25, 2022
great class, very fun and hands-on - PSPO II
Great PSPO II class with a lot of hands-on exercises so we could work out solutions by ourselves which greatly increased my learnings and take-aways from the course. Trainers also shared quite some personal experiences from previous companies, giving additional context on when and how to apply the techniques and topics discussed in the course.
What a pity there is no PSPO III class, I would for sure be interested.
May 19, 2022
learning by doing and applying
No boring theory, instead learning by doing and applying. You get what not only need for passing the PSM II test but most importantly for becoming a better scrum master.
May 13, 2022
competend
competend, detailed and entertaining
May 13, 2022
Fantastic Trainer - PSM I
The PSM I training lead by Anastasios was fantastic. His professional experience coupled with the ability to share his acquired knowledge and connect with us students made for a great course! I can whole-heartedly recommend his training!
May 5, 2022
Great class - will be back for PSPO II
Anastasios chose the right granularity and presented the topics in perfect speed.
With tangible exercises he prepared us well for the final assessment.
Furthermore he is a nice and experienced person and fun to talk to.
May 2, 2022
Great Trainer full of knowledge and tips
Great Trainer full of knowledge and tips
Apr 4, 2022
Tasso was top
Tasso was top
Mar 19, 2022
Increasing one's knowledge
I discovered a lot of things that will help me become a better product owner - for example the dysfunctional PO stances and the preferred ones. A lot of valuable insight on this that I wasn't aware of.
The 2 days were full of exercises, interactions and not a single dull moment. I'd encourage everybody to go through it as for me it's been an awesome journey!
Mar 18, 2022
Great class!
Great, engaging and informative class. Tasso is an excellent speaker, extremely resourceful and patient. I would recommend attending one of his classes, even just for refreshing your knowledge of Agile. Thanks Tasso!
Mar 18, 2022
PSPO-A course rating
We had two very intese days in the PSPO-A course. Tasso did an awesome job! Everything was well prepared and communicated. Thumbs up guys, keep going!
Mar 17, 2022
The experience was highly engaging and…
The experience was highly engaging and gave me the opportunity to learn about concepts that will serve me well in my new role within the organization. It was great to share opinions and experiences with my colleagues and the speaker was almost PERFECT!
Feb 1, 2022
Thanks @Anastasios Psarro for 2 amazing…
Thanks @Anastasios Psarro for 2 amazing days of PSPO-A training with hands-on examples, advices and useful materials! A lot of input in short time but at a perfectly manageable level thx to hourly breaks. Looking forward to future trainings with NextAgile!!
Dec 20, 2021
Extremely valuable!
Extremely valuable!
Thank you Tasso for leading us to towards the heart and soul of SCRUM.
Dec 19, 2021
Really enjoyed the training
Really enjoyed the training - will definitely make a difference
The session compels you to question your current approach and look for ways to influence your performance
I will definitely be putting into practice all I've learnt.
Dec 17, 2021
Very well organized remote workshop…
Very well organized remote workshop with different elements (not only front presentation).
Thanks Tasso!
Dec 16, 2021
Well structured and good real world…
Well structured and good real world examples! Tasso was very personable and open to any questions. I liked the course very much!
Dec 14, 2021
Great training PSM1
Skilled & knowledgeable teacher. Good structure of training. Interesting theory lessons and discussions changed with valuable practice examples. Got a lot of insights and input for future challenges. Thanks a lot, Tasso!
Dec 11, 2021
on point
I liked the live drawing !
Dec 6, 2021
Thank you
Thank you, Tassos, it was a great training.
Dec 2, 2021
Best class
Best class I've ever attended. Very hands-on, never boring. Challenging.
Oct 31, 2021
An excellent class with a knowledgeable…
An excellent class with a knowledgeable and enthusiastic trainer. Lots of great exercises and thought provoking content.
Sep 27, 2021
Thanks
Thanks - this class has been hands-on, good structure.I liked the team work sessions to utilize the techniques and models we talked about. Great coach!
Sep 16, 2021
Very nice small course...
Very nice small course, a well-explaining and open-minded teacher. I had a lot of fun and learned a lot, not only regarding Scrum but also for my everyday life when facing complex situations.
Sep 3, 2021
100% commendation!
Excellent trainer, learned a lot, great classmates, extremely much to reflect on. Conclusion: 100% commendation!
Sep 2, 2021
Must do Course!
Must do Course!
Absolutely great training with a lot of insights. Tasso delivers it clear and engaged and interesting and interactive. This Course is definitely etwas you need to visit to understand what is truly behind UX and Scrum.
Definitely recommend!
May 13, 2021
Great learning, great Training
The class was very well structured and interactions between team member and teacher were rich, constructive and helpful. Very well balanced between theory and practice. All questions were discussed and very well answered. Great amount of knowledge very well organized and without time pressure. Tasso is a great teacher, has a lot of experience and shares of lot. I very much enjoyed the training. Didier
Mar 27, 2021
Great coach and great experience!
Great coach and great experience!
Mar 21, 2021
totally recommend it
Tasso is a great teacher, was a fun class and I definetly learned a lot. Thanks again :)
Jan 12, 2021
Viel gelernt!
Super informativ, tolle Aufarbeitung der Themen. Mischung zwischen Erklärungen und Gruppenaufgaben wird optimal gewählt. Dazu stimmt auch die persönliche Ebene.
Courses taught by Anastasios
Applying Professional Scrum
Professional Scrum Master
Professional Scrum Master - Advanced
Professional Scrum Master and Professional Scrum Product Owner
Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills
Professional Scrum Product Owner
Professional Scrum Product Owner - Advanced
Professional Scrum with User Experience
Other Services by Anastasios
- Coaching/Consulting
- Immersion Classes
- Private Courses
Upcoming Classes by Anastasios
See all upcoming classes
Live Virtual
Date: Nov 18-19, 2024
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Europe/Berlin
In Person
Date: Dec 9-10, 2024
Language: German
Class Format: Traditional
München, Germany
Live Virtual
Date: Dec 19-20, 2024
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Europe/Athens
In Person
Date: Jan 7-8, 2025
Language: German
Class Format: Traditional
München, Germany
Live Virtual
Date: Jan 14-15, 2025
Language: German
Class Format: Traditional
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Europe/Berlin
Live Virtual
Date: Jan 16-17, 2025
Language: German
Class Format: Traditional
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Europe/Berlin
Live Virtual
Date: Jan 21-22, 2025
Language: German
Class Format: Traditional
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Europe/Berlin
In Person
Date: Jan 23-24, 2025
Language: German
Class Format: Traditional
Berlin, Germany
In Person
Date: Jan 28-29, 2025
Language: German
Class Format: Traditional
Düsseldorf, Germany
Live Virtual
Date: Jan 31, 2025
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Europe/Berlin
Live Virtual
Date: Feb 4-5, 2025
Language: German
Class Format: Traditional
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Europe/Berlin
Live Virtual
Date: Feb 6-7, 2025
Language: English
Class Format: Traditional
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM America/New_York