While working remotely isn’t new, the pace of change related to it in the past few years has been unprecedented. More people are working this way more often, and advancements in tools and techniques have been significant. Opportunities and challenges abound with hybrid work, and this workshop is designed to help you master what channels of communication, tools and techniques work best across a range of circumstances.
This Master Class features Grow-Lean’s Arlen Bankston and Jessie Shternshus, owner of The Improv Effect (bios below). These deeply seasoned trainers, facilitators, executives and longtime friends have created a truly unique and engaging program that will provide tangible tips, exhilarating exercises and deep thinking in a beautiful and action-packed four-hour session.
Some of the topics we’ll be covering include:
Come join us and learn from Jessie, Arlen and one another. We guarantee that you will walk away with a few new tricks to help your teams and a smile on your face.
Request your discount on the session (a class on date/time with a trainer) you want. If more than one discount applies explain in your comments.
You can pay in installments by choosing Splitit at checkout.
For Grow-Lean Alumni, log in or use your account email when registering, and receive an automatic discount. If you also qualify for another discount, request it, and, if your email matches, we know you are an alumni.
If you have a Visa or Mastercard credit card you can pay in monthly installments. There are no fees or interest if you pay on time! Your available credit must be enough to cover the full cost and there is a hold on your credit card for the amount that you have not paid.
For example, if your final fee is $999 and you choose three installments:
If you are not familiar with the term "hold" this is similar to what hotels do when you check in, to cover extra expenses you may incur including the mini bar.
The benefit to you is that you do not pay any interest or fees if all payments are on time.
Find Session
Find the session you want on the class list, then click "Discounts" link. Early-bird discounts do not need to be requested.
Choose Discounts
You will be on the discounts tab for the class.
Select Discount
Choose the appropriate discount then click the link for it. Not all discounts are available for all sessions.
Enter & Submit
Provide the requested information then click "Submit".
Combines With: Everything
Able to register in advance?
The Early Bird discount is available on many of classes.
There is no need to request it. Simply register while it is available.
If you receive another discount it will combine with the Early Bird.
Combines With: Alumni, Early Bird
Paying yourself and won't be reimbursed?
The Out of Pocket is for you if you won't be reimbursed. If you are unemployed, a military veteran, or a student request the appropriate discount.
Choose a specific session (class on a date with a trainer), click on Discounts, and complete the request form. If you are not sure of the date, choose a session and explain in the comments.
Combines With: Early Bird
Bringing friends or colleagues to one or more sessions or want a private session?
The Group and Private Discounts are for sending three or more attendees to one or more events or for private events (i.e. just for your team).
To request, choose a session (class on a date with a trainer) you are interested in, click the Discount Link, and when filling out the form describe your situation.
Our Training Team will reach out to you.
Combines With: Early Bird, Hardship, Out of Pocket, Student, Veteran
Get 5% off for each public session, over $225, you took with us, up to 20%.
The Alumni Discount provides you discounted rates to future Grow-Lean training.
For each Grow-Lean session* you take with us, at a rate of $225 or above, you accumulate another 5% off of a future training, up to 20% off*.
* We have a small number of partner events where the alumni discount does not apply.
Combines With: Early Bird, Alumni
Suffering an economic hardship and able to provide an unemployment notice or separation agreement?
The Hardship Discount is for you if you are suffering an economic hardship and are able to provide an unemployment notice or separation agreement and are not being reimbursed.
Choose a specific session (class on a date with a trainer), click on Discounts, and complete the request form. If you are not sure of the date, choose a session and explain in the comments.
Combines With: Early Bird
Are you a full-time student or educator, with a .edu email address?
The Student Discount is for you if you are a full-time student or educator with a .edu email address.
Choose a specific session (class on a date with a trainer), click on Discounts, and complete the request form. If you are not sure of the date, choose a session and explain in the comments.
When completing the request tell us your major and expected graduation date or explain what you teach and where.
Combines With: Early Bird
Are you active duty military or a veteran?
The Military / Veteran Discount is applicable if you are active duty, reserve, or retired from the military.
Choose a specific session (class on a date with a trainer), click on Discounts, and complete the request form. If you are not sure of the date, choose a session and explain in the comments.
When completing the request tell us if you will be reimbursed or not.
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Arlen Bankston, a pioneering figure in the agile movement, was one of the first to integrate lean systems thinking and user experience practices with agile software development methodologies. His innovative approach has left a lasting impact on the field.
Currently, Arlen is a sought-after coach and trainer, specializing in advanced courses such as the Advanced CSPO, Certified Scrum Professional PO, Certified Scrum Professional - ScrumMaster, Certified Agile Leadership Essentials and Team, as well as custom sessions including the Grow-Lean Remote and Hybrid Work. His expertise extends beyond the realm of software, exploring Lean, Six Sigma, BPM and other process management and systems thinking approaches to provide organizations with a comprehensive perspective.
Arlen's journey in the agile world began with his early involvement in the Scrum Alliance (member number 41) and as one of the first Certified Scrum Trainers . He further expanded his knowledge by becoming a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt during his six-year tenure leading a Lean-Agile practice. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to co-found the consultancy LitheSpeed, which he successfully led for fifteen years before joining Grow-Lean.
Known for his thought leadership and dynamic, entertaining, and practical training style, Arlen has trained and mentored thousands of ScrumMasters, Product Owners, team members and executives. He designed the Agile Leadership Academy to address the leadership and structural challenges that many successful companies still face.
Arlen's client list spans across every industry and includes notable names such as RBC, Monster, Marriott, NBC Universal, CNBC, NGA, Capital One, T. Rowe Price, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and the Armed Forces Benefits Association. His book “HR and the Agile Organization” provides valuable insights on how human resources departments can adapt to support organizations striving for adaptability while enhancing employee engagement and retention.
Jessie brings learning and collaboration to the next level as the founder and owner of the Improv Effect. Her applied improvisational techniques coupled with innovative and immersive experiences arm teams and organizations with the tools they need to create strong cultures and adapt to whatever comes their way. She embodies a culture of belonging and illustrates how play and curiosity helps teams tap into creativity and solve sticky problems.
She helps individuals, teams and companies shift their way of thinking, create collaborative environments and help people be their best selves through interactive and inclusive exercises. Jessie has been a key player in internal training and transformations for global companies and organizations such as The United Nations, Tyson Foods, PGATour, Ocean Spray, Mayo Clinic, Transferwise, Macy's, Johnson & Johnson, Getty Images, Adecco, CapitalOne, Crayola and many more. Her clients include cutting edge companies such as Coca-Cola, Crayola, Netflix, Capital One and Macy’s as well as a range of federal agencies such as the Department of Defense and the NSA.
She is the co-author of two books:
Jessie has been a Keynote Speaker at conferences and Fortune 500 companies worldwide
Jessi is co-host of the Women Who Change Tech Podcast.
For both virtual an in person events, we keep the training interactive.
100% satisfaction guarantee.
If you were not satisfied with the class, talk with us and we will make you whole.