Why I’m no longer a Scrum.org Professional Scrum Trainer
A short explanation about why I decided to leave Scrum.org
After exactly a decade, I’ve decided not to renew my Professional Scrum Trainer license at Scrum.org. In this brief post, I outline my motivation and the reasons behind it. The harsh reality is…
❌ I just can’t get behind the bold CEO vision anymore. We tried fixing it by giving Dave West a wig (see picture), but it never felt quite right.
❌ My proposal to cap PST height at 185 cm was (shockingly) rejected.
❌ And let’s face it — Scrum is dead. Zombie Scrum has taken over. More training won’t save us now.
More seriously…
I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity Scrum.org gave me. Honestly, the past 10 years have been the best of my professional life. I’ve learned a great deal, laughed a lot, and met amazing people along the way. I’ll always treasure those memories. ❤️
Over the last few years, though, my focus has shifted almost entirely to building Columinity — our product to improve team and organizational effectiveness through data and science-based conversations. Together with Christiaan Verwijs, we’re supporting a growing number of organizations, and that now requires all our focus, time, and energy.
I could’ve stayed on as a passive community member — but that’s not my style. Sometimes, you have to make tough decisions to avoid getting stuck in the Rigidity Trap (yes, I’m looking at you, Ecocycle Planning). Letting go isn’t easy, but it does create room for new ideas to grow. 🌱
Of course, leaving Scrum.org doesn’t mean I’ll stop discussing Scrum, collaborating with the community, or tackling Scrum-related challenges. Zombie Scrum is still out there — and the fight continues.
A deep bow to all the Scrum.org staff and fellow trainers I had the pleasure of working with — thank you for everything. 🙏
Scrum on! 👊
