Leadership skills with Scrum Master (PSM II)

The course provides relevant knowledge for managing teams, departments, divisions and companies. This includes conflict management and leadership skills as well as preparation for personnel development tasks. You will also acquire advanced knowledge of the Scrum framework with a focus on the application of agile principles in complex projects. The focus is on practical coaching techniques and the development of leadership skills to effectively manage Scrum teams.
  • Certificates: Certified Leadership Expert" certificate
    Certificate "Professional Scrum Master (PSM II) from Scrum.org"
  • Examination: Praxisbezogene Projektarbeiten mit Abschlusspräsentationen
    Certified Leadership Expert
    Scrum.org-Zertifizierung PSM II - Professional Scrum Master (in englischer Sprache)
  • Teaching Times: Full-time
    Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
  • Language of Instruction: German
  • Duration: 8 Weeks

Leadership skills

Conflict management

Communication (approx. 1 day)

Communication models and tools

Conversation management and active listening

Conflict discussions as a management tool

Reflection on your own communication style


Conflicts (approx. 2 days)

Causes and types of conflict

Escalation stages and reaction strategies

Harvard concept of conflict resolution

Non-violent communication

Use of AI to develop solutions in conflict situations


Constructive conflict management in the company (approx. 1 day)

De-escalation strategies and solution techniques

Using conflicts as an opportunity for improvement


Project work (approx. 1 day)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results


Leadership - the basics of leadership (approx. 3 days)

Roles and tasks of the manager

Leadership theories in the course of time

Leadership styles and situational leadership

Agile management - overview

Women in leadership

Visions, mission statements and goals

Motivation


Personnel management (approx. 5 days)

Strategic personnel policy

Fundamentals of labor law - overview

Personnel management process

Personnel planning and selection

Integration of new employees

Personnel and appraisal interviews

The first 100 days as a manager

Personality and skills development

Team building (Tuckman, Belbin)

Health in the workplace as a management task (incl. BEM)


Practical examples in the workshop (approx. 3 days)

Taking over a new area of responsibility

Acceptance problems of employees and management

Bullying and difficult team dynamics

Implementing changes

Complaints and dissatisfaction (e.g. salary)

Internal resignation

Burnout and dealing with mental illness

Diversity management

Breaches of rules of conduct (tardiness, sexual harassment, alcohol in the workplace, etc.)

Use of AI as a supporting tool in day-to-day management


Project work, certification preparation and certification examination (approx. 4 days)

Agile project management with Scrum: Master (PSM II)

Deepening the Scrum framework (approx. 2 days)

Scrum principles, values and rules

Roles and artifacts in the Scrum framework

Scrum events (e.g. sprint goal)

Measurement and metrics in Scrum

Meaning of "Done" for product increments


Servant Leadership (approx. 2 days)

Servant leadership at its best!

Self-organization and personal responsibility

Support for the scrum team, the product owner and the organization


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Complex situations and challenges (approx. 4 days)

Analyzing and resolving team conflicts

Dealing with complexity and removing obstacles (impediments)

Understanding the challenges of middle management

Applying Scrum in complex and real-life situations


Coaching skills and techniques (approx. 3 days)

Methods and tools for effective coaching of teams

Facilitation techniques

Collaboration techniques

Giving constructive feedback

Supporting the development process


Organizational development and change (approx. 4 days)

Effects of Scrum on the organizational structure

Methods for promoting change in the organization

Bringing about change and support in the Scrum team environment


Project work, certification preparation and Scrum.org certification Professional Scrum Master (PSM II) in English (approx. 5 days)



Changes are possible, the course content is updated regularly.

A good knowledge of English is required for the certification exam. A successful Professional Scrum Master (PSM I) certification and at least one year of experience as a Scrum Master are recommended.

After completing the course, you will be able to recognize conflicts in day-to-day management at an early stage, analyse them professionally and implement suitable solution strategies. You will also be able to use communication and leadership instruments and supporting tools in a targeted manner.

After this course, you will also have a firm grasp of the Scrum framework and be able to initiate and implement changes in the organization. You will tackle complex situations and challenges with the help of Scrum techniques and be able to conduct coaching sessions with the Scrum team.

The course is aimed at managers, department heads with personnel responsibility and company managers who wish to acquire or update their business management knowledge.

Leadership skills are essential for people who want to work in a managerial role.

In addition, you will deepen your knowledge of the Scrum framework and develop advanced coaching and leadership skills. With the official certificate from Scrum.org, you will receive internationally recognized proof of your acquired qualifications.

Didactic concept

Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).

You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.

 

Virtual classroom alfaview®

Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.

 

The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).

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0800 3456-500 Mon. - Fri. from 8 am to 5 pm
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We will gladly advise you free of charge. 0800 3456-500 Mon. - Fri. from 8 am to 5 pm free of charge from all German networks.