In our digital solution projects around connectivity, infrastructures, data and IT security, agile processes and the associated Scrum.org™️ skills of our employees are indispensable! With the knowledge and experience of our certified Professional Scrum Product Owner™ (PSPO I & PSPO II) and Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM I), we realise digital solutions quickly, agilely and benefit-oriented. But what exactly do the certifications actually mean?
The Scrum.org™️ Framework - Agile Project Work
The small, fine details and improvement requests in a project are usually only noticed after the final implementation. Since the initial project scope is not defined accordingly, additional customer and user needs are added later. We avoid such delays and unsatisfactory project results.
In order to implement digitization projects accurately, but also quickly, we work according to the Scrum.org™️ framework. In this approach, solutions are judged to be very successful precisely when the benefit from the project result for the customer is as great as possible. For this purpose, a short joint exchange is planned – and not only after, but in the middle of the development process! More about project work with the framework of Scrum.org™️
The key roles: Professional Scrum Product Owner™ & Professional Scrum Master™
Our Professional Scrum Masters™ (PSM) keep an eye on the fact that the Scrum.org™ principles and practices are always followed in our internal and external projects. More about the 4 agile principles
Meanwhile, our Professional Scrum Product Owner™ (PSPO I & PSPO II) ensure that the development teams work towards the defined project goals. Simply put, PSPOs maximize the value of the project team and are the voice of the stakeholders there – so their skills are critical to project success:
- Strategic Thinking: The Professional Scrum Product Owner™ must have excellent strategic thinking skills to effectively define and articulate the product vision and roadmap. He must be able to prioritize product features and updates with a deep understanding of customer and market needs as well as financial and business objectives.
- Communication and Collaboration: The Professional Scrum Product Owner™ must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including development teams, customers, executives, and other teams involved in the product development process. He must be able to work closely with all team members to ensure product is delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.
- Adaptive and Agile Thinking: The Professional Scrum Product Owner™ must be able to deal with ambiguity, uncertainty and change and be able to quickly adapt to new requirements, market trends and customer needs. He must have an agile mindset and be willing to experiment, learn from mistakes and continuously improve the product and the development process.
The Product Owner's main responsibilities
- Definition of the product vision: The product owner should have a clear vision for the product for which he is responsible. This is important in order to make informed product development decisions that are consistent with the overall vision and goals of the company.
- Product Backlog Management: The product owner is responsible for managing the product backlog, a prioritized list of user stories, bugs, and technical tasks. He must ensure that the backlog elements are well defined, measurable, and consistent with the overall product vision. He should also be able to track progress and adjust priorities as needed.
- Stakeholder Management & Communication: The product owner must communicate effectively with stakeholders, the development team, and other members of the organization. He must be able to clearly communicate the product roadmap, vision, and backlog elements to ensure that everyone is pulling in the same direction and working toward the same goals. He must also be able to listen to stakeholder and development team feedback and incorporate it into the product development process.
The PSPO II Certification
The Professional Scrum Product Owner™ Level 2 (PSPO II) certification is one of the highest accreditations in the industry for product owners. It is recognized worldwide and helps individuals demonstrate their competence in product management using the Scrum.org™ framework. Here are some reasons why PSPO II certification is considered the best accreditation in the industry:
1. it validates advanced knowledge and skills: The PSPO II certification is designed for experienced Product Owners who want to demonstrate their advanced knowledge and skills in product management. The certification helps individuals demonstrate their ability to work with complex projects and deal with multiple stakeholders.
2. it focuses on practical application: PSPO II certification is not just about theoretical knowledge. It emphasizes practical application and encourages participants to apply Scrum practices in real-world scenarios.
3. it is recognized worldwide: The PSPO II certification is recognized worldwide and is highly valued by organizations using the Scrum framework. Certification helps individuals distinguish themselves in the job market and provides career advancement opportunities.
Our teams are always up to date with Scrum.org™️
We offer our employees regular workshops with different levels to build and deepen their knowledge of the Scrum.org™ framework. In courses lasting several days, we also prepare them for the official certifications from Scrum.org™️ – and with success, because many of our employees are now certified PSMs and PSPOs!
To become a PSPO or a PSM, a course and exam must be completed. The courses are conducted according to the internationally recognized Scrum.org™️ concept. The certifications “PSPO I” and “PSM I” reflect a good understanding of Scrum.org™ basics. A majority of our Product Owners and Scrum Masters are certified at level II, which means they already have an advanced understanding of Scrum.org™️. But even after the advanced certifications, we do not stop there!
Our Agile Community
The we-feeling is in focus at COCUS, that’s why we support each other in our Agile Community to overcome challenges in projects. Everyone is welcome in our community: From inexperienced to the real pro. Regularly we come together from Portugal and Germany in different constellations to share our knowledge about agile practices.
Because as we all know, in the end you never stop learning. And only together can we create the enterprise-wide agility that allows us to think big, start small and move fast, in line with our COCUS mission!
