Joanna
Płaskonka, Ph.D.

Professional Scrum Trainer
Business & Learning Coach
Consultant

About me

I possess over 13 years of extensive experience across diverse industries, encompassing telecommunications, IT, banking, robotics, and academia.

My educational background is rooted in Control Engineering and Robotics, and I achieved a PhD with honors in Robotics.

My career began in Software Configuration Management, where I found my love for helping people create better processes and useful products. This discovery changed the direction of my career.

In 2010, I started learning about Scrum and Agile mindset, which still influence my work today. In my work, I am constantly looking for lightness, efficiency and a focus on value.

Currently, I wear multiple hats as a Professional Scrum Trainer, Business & Learning Coach, and Consultant. My overarching mission is to make a positive impact on both individuals and organizations, while consistently striving to provide the most exceptional learning experiences possible.

I leverage a variety of techniques, including traditional training, immersive classes, mentoring, coaching, and consulting, to help achieve this mission.

Latest blogs & vlogs

Public Speaking: The Art of Finding Shiny Dots and Connecting Them! #publicspeakingIn this clip from a conversation with Joanna Płaskonka and Cyril Junior Dim @cyriljuniordim we explore how public speakers use familiar information to spark new insights. Discover how connecting 'shining dots' — the ideas your audience already holds — can lead to powerful and fresh perspectives. Perfect for anyone looking to elevate their public speaking game!Dec 11, 2024

Just Ship It! How Leadership Decisions Can Sink Your Product #LeadershipFails #QualityMattersWhen leaders say "Just ship it!" they may not realize the risk they're taking. In this short clip, Joanna Płaskonka and Martin Hinshelwood from @nakedAgility discuss how cutting quality to meet deadlines can backfire—and who should really be making these decisions. Protect your product, protect your business.Dec 9, 2024

What is DevOps? Definition by Donovan Brown #devopsIn this Short, Martin Hinshelwood shares his favorite definition of DevOps, inspired by Donovan Brown: "DevOps is the union of people, processes, and products to enable the continuous delivery of value to end users."Dec 7, 2024

The True Mark of a Leader: Creating Legacies That Outlast You #leadership #leaderIn this powerful excerpt from a conversation between Joanna Płaskonka and Cyril Junior Dim from@cyriljuniordim, Cyril reflects on the true essence of leadership: creating a legacy by empowering others to break barriers and go further. Through his work in universities and schools across Africa, Cyril shares his inspiring vision of success—one where future leaders surpass their mentors to achieve even greater heights.Dec 4, 2024

Testimonials

The class was amazing - helpful and understanding

Kinga Kocięba

The teaching and interactions made the class and easy class to follow with very good information of SCRUM.

Chris Moreno

“One of the best learning experiences I've had. The course was spread over a few consecutive weeks, giving us a chance to reflect about what we have learned. The teacher (Joanna) was guiding us through the material, asking meaningful questions and sharing real life stories that made me remember the theory even better. The class was conducted in a pleasant pace and Joanna made sure we understand everything well. Bonus coaching and collaboration sessions were provided for free. I can only recommend.”

Marcin Koziol

opinions from

Joanna taught the two-day course very well, mixing theory and lots of practical examples. She made us think! She also provided plenty of tipps on literature and further readings and gave me personalized advice in our follow-up session. I can really recommend her as a teacher.

Sylvia Rausch

Human center approach to collaboration. Great facilitation and applicable to my current vocational focus.

Don Thomas

Contact

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