Welcome to Agile Apothecary!
We are a boutique consulting and Agile coaching agency dedicated to increasing the number of happy productive teams in this world.
Our philiosophy
We’re really passionate about Agile best practices, but at the same time we believe that there is no one size fits all, and just like not every headache can be cured with Aspirin, not every team’s problem can be solved with standard Agile tools.
If you’re tired of Agile “purists” offering you textbook solutions and ignoring the complexity of your business, relax - we got you covered!
Like an apothecary mixes medicine for each patient, we develop customized remedies to treat the problems each particular team and organization is experiencing.
We offer online and in person training programs, workshops and executive coaching. We also are here to support your organization’s Agile transformation - whether it’s launching a pilot team or fully revamping the whole organization. On top of it we offer to everyone an absolutely free Team Barometer Tool to help you assess and improve your team’s health. Every team deserves a chance to unleash their potential!
Hi!
I'm Masha Ostroumova
As a seasoned Agile expert with a deep-rooted passion for fostering healthy, motivated teams, my mission is to empower organizations and leaders to embrace Agile ways of working. With a rich background that spans from Agile practitioner to Enterprise Agile Coach, my journey includes transforming numerous teams into customer-focused and outcome-oriented units.
At the helm of Agile Apothecary, and with prior experience at Rakuten, Indeed and McKinsey, I specialize in guiding large-scale Agile transformations. My dedication extends beyond practice; as a best-selling Udemy instructor, I've connected with over 130,000 students around the world, achieving a stellar average rating. More than numbers, my drive stems from making a tangible difference in people's professional lives.
Our offerings
Team trainings
We offer workshops and trainings designed to help your team unleash their potential. Whether you are at the very beginning of your journey and don’t know how to help your team get better, or you just need a quick refresher on how to do something (for example, develop a Definition of Done), we got you covered.
Trainings are designed to meet your team's needs and are adjusted to your industry and context.
Role-based trainings and individual coaching
Do you need to train Product Owners? Or would you like a member of your organization to become an Agile coach and you think they need training? Or do you want your leadership team members to change their mindsets? You came to the right place, we provide role-based trainings adjusted to your company’s context. Contact us!
Agile transformation
If your organization is considering going fully Agile, we are here to help. We can set up pilot teams, help you establish a Transformation office, train the people and advise on the most efficient ways to undergo organizational changes. Did you know that in order to achieve organizational Agility you would need to rethink the org structure, revamp performance evaluation system and change your approach to planning? We have your back, contact us for more information.
Online trainings
We offer on demand online trainings. Right now our offerings include Agile Basics training, Jira Basics and Jira Administration. You get life-long access to the videos, a completion certificate and various additional reference materials. All trainings have English subtitles and we are working hard on adding Japanese subtitles as well. Contact us for information on corporate discounts.
