Module 1: Everyday AI Tools for Scrum Masters

• Explore practical AI applications for streamlining scrum ceremonies
• Identify tools for generating meeting facilitation guides and action items
• Master techniques for evaluating and editing AI-generated outputs
• Learn time-saving workflows for team facilitation and coaching

Module 2: Customizing AI for Your Team

• Tailor AI tools to fit your team’s unique culture and needs
• Enhance AI effectiveness across various agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
• Align AI capabilities with your existing team processes
• Build team-specific AI workflows that respect team autonomy

Module 3: AI-Powered Strategic Planning

• Leverage AI for sprint planning and release planning support
• Enhance capacity forecasting and velocity predictions
• Improve impediment identification and resolution strategies
• Develop AI-assisted improvement roadmaps

Module 4: AI-Powered Communication and Collaboration

• Optimize team communication with AI-enhanced facilitation
• Generate effective retrospective formats and questions
• Improve stakeholder communication and reporting
• Enhance team building and conflict resolution approaches

Module 5: Data-Driven Team Management

• Utilize AI for team health assessment and monitoring
• Generate insights from team metrics and performance data
• Identify patterns in team dynamics and collaboration
• Create visual dashboards for transparency and continuous improvement

Module 6: Ethical AI in Scrum Practice

• Understand ethical considerations in AI usage within teams
• Implement responsible AI practices that honor agile values
• Address bias and fairness in AI applications
• Ensure transparency and accountability in AI-assisted decisions
• Balance AI efficiency with human-centered servant leadership

• Scrum Masters seeking to enhance their facilitation effectiveness
• Agile Coaches looking to scale their impact across multiple teams
• Project Managers transitioning to servant leadership roles
• Team Leads working in agile environments

• Product Owners wanting to better understand AI capabilities
• Agile Teams interested in AI-enhanced collaboration
• Holders of CSM®, A-CSM®, or CSP®-SM certifications

Expected Outcomes

• Cleaner facilitation workflows
• Better risk visibility
• More effective stakeholder comms
• Practical, ethical AI adoption

Experience & Teaching

• 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

AI + Real-World Practice

• Expert in AI integration for software development and agile practices
• Real-world experience from startup to Fortune 500 companies
• Practical, outcomes-focused approach to AI adoption

Teaching Philosophy

• Hands-on, tool-driven learning
• Immediate workplace application
• Human-centered, servant-leader lens

Course Deliverables

• Scrum Alliance Microcredential in AI for Scrum Masters
• 4 SEUs applicable toward certification renewal
• Comprehensive course materials including prompt templates for common Scrum Master tasks
• Personal AI toolkit customized for your team context
• Library of AI-powered facilitation techniques and retrospective formats
• 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

• Interactive demonstrations of AI tools in action with real Scrum scenarios
• Hands-on exercises with immediate application to your teams
• 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
• Safe space to explore concerns and challenges about AI in agile environments

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
• Willingness to experiment and learn collaboratively

Why Learn from Rod?

Delivery Notes

• Limited to 12 participants for interaction and coaching
• Breakouts + exercises are built-in (not lecture-only)
• Bring real scenarios from your teams for practice

Next Step

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