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Professional Scrum Trainer Spotlight - Samuel Adesoga
Jan 25, 2024
Professional Scrum Trainer, Samuel Adesoga, discusses his experience implementing Scrum in various organizations, driving digital transformation in Africa, and the potential for innovation. They also explore the effectiveness of Scrum in innovation situations and discuss the journey of becoming a Professional Scrum Trainer.
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Quick takeaways
- Starting small and gradually scaling the adoption of Scrum throughout an organization is crucial for successful implementation.
- Africa's embrace of digital transformation and growing demand for Scrum Masters and agile coaches present opportunities for Scrum and agile methodologies in the continent.
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Sam's Background and Introduction to Scrum
Sam Adashoga, a professional Scrum trainer, shares his journey into Scrum and agile methodologies. He first encountered Scrum while working as a developer at ThoughtWorks, where projects were delivered using a blend of Extreme Programming and Scrum. After gaining experience at ThoughtWorks, Sam moved on to work with various organizations, including investment banks, where he utilized Scrum to help teams deliver value and improve efficiency. He highlights a defining moment in his career when he became a Scrum Master for a team building a trading platform, successfully implementing one-month sprints. This experience solidified his belief in the power of Scrum to deliver value.
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