June Scrum Sprint
Achieve more in less time! Join a structured sprint with peer accountability, agile tools, and expert support to fast-track your goals.
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About this event
Supercharge your progress with our Scrum Sprint! This structured two-week work cycle keeps you focused, accountable, and adaptable. Commit to key tasks, engage in daily check-ins, and overcome challenges with the support of a like-minded cohort. With regular reviews and real-time adjustments, you’ll stay aligned, build momentum, and accelerate toward your goals. Whether you're refining an idea, launching a project, or growing your business, this sprint provides the structure and support to make it happen.
What you can expect to learn:
- Hands-on Scrum Experience – Gain practical skills in Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, and Retrospectives to boost productivity.
- Stronger Focus & Problem-Solving – Improve clarity, adaptability, and decision-making with structured support and real-time feedback.
- Tangible Progress on Goals – Make measurable strides on your projects with structured accountability and agile execution.
There is no cost to attend.
Workshop schedule:
1. Sprint Planning Virtual Meeting (1 hour) | June 2 | Sprint Planning: 9:45 am – 10:45 am
2. Daily Scrum Zoom Meeting (15 minutes daily) | June 3th-12th: 9:45 am – 10:00 am
3. Sprint Review / Retrospective Virtual Meeting (1 hour) | June 13th: 9:45 am – 10:45 am
About the presenter:
As a Certified Scrum Master, Organizational Coach, and Consultant, Lisa Carbonell specializes in cultivating authenticity, transparency, accountability, and continuous learning using an Agile framework. She helps individuals and teams across diverse sectors—entrepreneurs, creatives, and social justice advocates—to achieve their vision, mission, and goals. With a master's education in Applied Behavioral Science and Organizational Development from the Leadership Institute of Seattle, she blends empathy and expertise, enabling teams to discover, promote, build, and launch their dreams.
About 20Fathoms:
20Fathoms is the home of technology and entrepreneurship in Northern Michigan. We catalyze innovation and entrepreneurship through startup incubation services, business workshops, community partnership, and a vibrant coworking space. We also remove barriers and accelerate career growth through tech career training, talent acquisition, and the advancement of regional strategic initiatives.
This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number [SLFRP0127] awarded to 20Fathoms by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Frequently asked questions
Scrum is a structured, agile framework designed to help break down big goals into manageable tasks. It follows a two-week "Sprint" cycle where participants commit to specific tasks, check in daily for accountability, and review progress at the end to make improvements for the next cycle.
No prior experience is needed! This sprint is designed to introduce you to the Scrum framework in a hands-on, practical way. You'll learn by doing and gain skills that can be applied to any project or business.
Scrum provides structure, accountability, and a clear process for making steady progress. It helps you prioritize tasks, stay adaptable, and get real-time feedback from peers—all essential skills for startup success.
Each day, you'll spend 15 minutes in a Daily Stand-up where you'll share progress, set goals for the day, and address any roadblocks. Outside of that, you’ll work independently on your sprint tasks, with support from the cohort.
That’s okay! The goal is progress, not perfection. Scrum encourages continuous improvement—at the end of the sprint, you'll reflect on what worked, what didn’t, and how to adjust for future success.
You can absolutely join as an individual! While Scrum is traditionally used in teams, this format is adapted for solo entrepreneurs within a cohort setting, giving you structured support without needing a full team.
By the end of the two-week sprint, you will have: ✔️ Made measurable progress on your project or business ✔️ Learned how to apply agile principles to your work ✔️ Built habits for better productivity and goal execution ✔️ Gained valuable insights and accountability from a cohort of like-minded entre