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Rick Waters is a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) and seasoned Agile Coach with a strong foundation in software engineering. His technical background enables him to deeply connect with developers, testers, and business analysts who often find themselves navigating the challenges of organizational change when adopting Agile. Rick’s approach combines empathy with practical coaching, ensuring that teams not only learn Agile practices but also experience sustainable success.
Rick’s unique perspective stems from his diverse experiences, including leadership roles with the Boy Scouts of America, service in the US Army, and a keen interest in team psychology. These experiences have shaped his philosophy that true success in Agile is not solely about delivering products—it is about fostering healthy, resilient teams. He firmly believes that without prioritizing team dynamics and individual well-being, any organizational achievement risks being superficial or unsustainable.
As a scrum trainer and agile coach, Rick emphasizes building strong team foundations where collaboration, trust, and transparency thrive. His sessions go beyond frameworks and tools, focusing on human factors that drive real change. This people-first approach has helped numerous teams transform their ways of working and deliver lasting value.
Rick also brings an impressive portfolio of credentials, including Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Certified Enterprise Scrum Instructor (CESI), Certified Business Agility Coach (CBAC), Certified Scaled Software Coach (CSSC), Kanban Management Professional (KMP), PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), and Certified Agile Tester (CAT). With his depth of expertise and people-centered mindset, Rick empowers organizations to embrace agility that lasts.
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Rick Waters is a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) and seasoned Agile Coach with a strong foundation in software engineering. His technical background enables him to deeply connect with developers, testers, and business analysts who often find themselves navigating the challenges of organizational change when adopting Agile. Rick’s approach combines empathy with practical coaching, ensuring that teams not only learn Agile practices but also experience sustainable success.Rick’s unique perspective stems from his diverse experiences, including leadership roles with the Boy Scouts of America, service in the US Army, and a keen interest in team psychology. These experiences have shaped his philosophy that true success in Agile is not solely about delivering products—it is about fostering healthy, resilient teams. He firmly believes that without prioritizing team dynamics and individual well-being, any organizational achievement risks being superficial or unsustainable.As a scrum trainer and agile coach, Rick emphasizes building strong team foundations where collaboration, trust, and transparency thrive. His sessions go beyond frameworks and tools, focusing on human factors that drive real change. This people-first approach has helped numerous teams transform their ways of working and deliver lasting value.Rick also brings an impressive portfolio of credentials, including Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Certified Enterprise Scrum Instructor (CESI), Certified Business Agility Coach (CBAC), Certified Scaled Software Coach (CSSC), Kanban Management Professional (KMP), PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), and Certified Agile Tester (CAT). With his depth of expertise and people-centered mindset, Rick empowers organizations to embrace agility that lasts.
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Rick Waters is a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) and seasoned Agile Coach with a strong foundation in software engineering. His technical background enables him to deeply connect with developers, testers, and business analysts who often find themselves navigating the challenges of organizational change when adopting Agile. Rick’s approach combines empathy with practical coaching, ensuring that teams not only learn Agile practices but also experience sustainable success.Rick’s unique perspective stems from his diverse experiences, including leadership roles with the Boy Scouts of America, service in the US Army, and a keen interest in team psychology. These experiences have shaped his philosophy that true success in Agile is not solely about delivering products—it is about fostering healthy, resilient teams. He firmly believes that without prioritizing team dynamics and individual well-being, any organizational achievement risks being superficial or unsustainable.As a scrum trainer and agile coach, Rick emphasizes building strong team foundations where collaboration, trust, and transparency thrive. His sessions go beyond frameworks and tools, focusing on human factors that drive real change. This people-first approach has helped numerous teams transform their ways of working and deliver lasting value.Rick also brings an impressive portfolio of credentials, including Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Certified Enterprise Scrum Instructor (CESI), Certified Business Agility Coach (CBAC), Certified Scaled Software Coach (CSSC), Kanban Management Professional (KMP), PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), and Certified Agile Tester (CAT). With his depth of expertise and people-centered mindset, Rick empowers organizations to embrace agility that lasts.
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