Why are some of Taiwan’s world-class professors stepping into Scrum classrooms?
Because today’s scientific research has reached a level of complexity, speed, and collaboration that traditional linear methods simply can’t handle anymore. Professor Hsing-Chung Chen—named one of the world’s top scientists for five consecutive years—and Professor Hui-Yu Tsai of National Tsing Hua University, whose work spans nuclear engineering and national-defense technologies, have both observed the same thing: Scrum’s iterative rhythm, transparent collaboration, and rapid validation align remarkably well with the scientific method.

Inside the classroom, they experienced this alignment firsthand:
• Hypothesis validation cycles can shrink from six months to two weeks
• Students stop working in silos and move in a unified cadence
• Research progress becomes far more visible, and bottlenecks easier to detect
• Lab efficiency and output rise significantly

This article highlights a powerful shift: Scrum is no longer just a business framework—it’s emerging as a new methodology for next-generation research, a movement we might soon call Agile Science. And if this trend continues, the research labs of the future could look very different from the ones we know today.

為什麼台灣的世界級教授開始走進 Scrum 課堂？因為當代科研的複雜度、速度與協作需求，都已超出傳統線性方法能承載的範圍。連續五年入選全球頂尖科學家的陳興忠教授、以及清大跨核能與國防領域的蔡惠予教授，都在實務中發現：Scrum 的迭代節奏、透明協作與快速驗證，與科學方法高度契合。

他們在課堂裡親自體驗到：
• 假設驗證可以從半年縮短到兩週
• 學生不再各自為政，而有一致節奏
• 研究進展更可視化、瓶頸更明確
• 研究室效率與產出能大幅提升

這篇文章揭示一個新趨勢：Scrum 不再只是企業工具，而正成為下一代科研的「敏捷科學」方法論。未來的研究室，很可能因這場轉變而與今天完全不同。

In most organizations, meetings often turn into a one-way conversation—leaders dominate, employees stay silent, and decisions are made quickly but fail to take root. This isn’t just a communication problem; it’s a lack of facilitation skills.

The essence of facilitation isn’t about hosting or controlling—it’s about ensuring diverse voices are heard, turning dialogue into consensus, and transforming consensus into action. Global leaders like Google, LEGO, and Samsung have all leveraged facilitation design to create co-creation miracles—from fan-driven innovation and open platforms to internal entrepreneurship—demonstrating the true power of participation.

This article, from an Agile perspective, explores why facilitation is an essential skill for modern leaders and introduces four classic techniques—Diamond of Participation, 1-2-4-All, Open Space Technology, and Fist of Five.

Whether you are a senior executive, middle manager, project leader, meeting facilitator, or trainer, mastering facilitation allows you to transform meetings from “discussions that end” into “actions that begin.”

在多數企業裡，會議常常變成「一言堂」——由主管主導、員工沉默、決策雖快卻難落地。這不只是溝通問題，而是缺乏「引導（Facilitation）」的技巧。引導的核心，不在於主持或控場，而在於讓多元意見被聽見、讓對話產生共識、讓共識轉化為行動。全球領導品牌如 Google、LEGO、Samsung 都已透過引導設計創造共創奇蹟，從玩家共創、開放式平台到內部創業，展現出讓人「願意參與」的力量。這篇文章從敏捷的角度出發，帶你看見引導如何成為新時代領導者的必修課，並實際介紹四種經典手法——決策鑽石、1-2-4-All、開放空間與五指法。無論你是高階主管、中階主管、專案經理、會議主持者與培訓師，學會引導，就能讓會議從「討論結束」變成「行動開始」。

From a white Toyota Sport to the destined MINI Countryman, this car-switching journey has really been an exploration of “the distance called home” and “a philosophy of living.” MINI is not just a car—it carries over sixty years of brand legacy, from the 1959 Mini Austin pocket rocket to today’s crossover SUV that blends British sophistication with modern technology.

The name *Countryman* symbolizes a traveler who moves freely between city and countryside. Its thoughtful design—from the 13 cm adjustable rear seats and the OLED circular center console to its autonomous driving and Go-Kart mode—turns driving into a joyful experience.

What’s even more impressive is that it retains about **60% of its value after five years**, making it a perfect balance of emotion and reason. Above all, it’s a car that brings the family together—and makes everyone smile.

In January 2025, I officially obtained the Certified Scrum Product Owner Trainer (CSPO Trainer) qualification from Scrum Alliance and set a vision: to cultivate 100 CSPO leaders in Taiwan who think with value at the core. After the announcement, alumni from past CSM CEO cohorts responded enthusiastically, and five sessions were fully booked within two weeks. So far, four cohorts have been completed, praised by participants as “world-class CSPO courses,” enabling many leaders to relearn how to drive decisions and innovation through customer value.

In the course, I first help participants break through three major misconceptions:

1.A product is not limited to physical goods—services, events, brands, and even personal careers can be products.

2.CSPO is not exclusive to product managers—anyone who creates value, whether a CEO, manager, PM, or brand builder, can benefit from it.

3.A PO doesn’t need to understand technology but must understand value model design—defining the “value stream” from a business perspective.

Combining 20 years of product experience and the curricula of six international trainers, I created a localized Taiwanese model called the “Four Circles + Influence Map.” The course includes over 30 high-intensity workshops, such as the “Tower Building” challenge and cross-industry business model analyses (covering POYA, NVIDIA, Delta Electronics, and McDonald’s), allowing participants to experience real product decisions through the integration of “Strategy × Execution × Value Stream.”

Corporate participants reported a 50% improvement in team discussion quality, significant gains in decision-making efficiency, and smoother cross-functional collaboration. Individual participants shared that “the takeaways from this course are 3–10 times those of CSM,” transforming from “people who do things” into “people who create value,” learning to think about business through Scrum and to create value through business.

CSPO is not just a certification—it is the key turning point that enables both organizations and individuals to shift from execution to leadership, and from tasks to value.

2025年1月，我正式取得 Scrum Alliance 認證講師資格（Certified Scrum Product Owner Trainer），並立下願景：在台灣培育 100 位能以價值為核心思考的 CSPO 領導者。消息發布後，歷屆 CSM CEO 校友熱烈響應，五個梯次在兩週內全數額滿。至今已完成四屆，被學員譽為「世界級品質的CSPO課程」，讓許多領導者重新學會如何以顧客價值驅動決策與創新。

在課程中，我首先協助學員突破三大迷思：
1. 產品不限於實體——服務、活動、品牌與個人職涯，都可以是產品。
2. CSPO不是產品經理的專利——凡是創造價值的人，無論是 CEO、主管、PM、品牌經營者，都能從中受益。
3. PO 不需懂技術，但必須懂價值模式設計——從商業視角定義「價值流」。

我結合 20 年產品實戰經驗，融合 6 位國際講師課綱，打造出屬於台灣的「四圈圈＋影響力地圖」模型。課程包含超過 30 項高張力工作坊，如「蓋高塔」挑戰、跨產業商業模式分析（涵蓋 POYA、NVIDIA、台達電、麥當勞 等），讓學員在「策略 × 實作 × 價值流」中體驗真實的產品決策。

企業端學員回饋指出，課後團隊討論品質提升 50%、決策效率顯著改善，跨部門協作更加順暢；而個人學員則表示：「這堂課的收穫是 CSM 的 3–10 倍」，他們從「做事的人」蛻變為「創造價值的人」，學會用 Scrum 思考商業、用商業創造價值。

CSPO 不只是證照，它是讓組織與個人 從執行到引領、從任務到價值 的關鍵轉折。

從一台白色 Toyota Sport，到命中註定的 MINI Countryman，這趟換車故事其實是一場關於「家的距離」與「生活哲學」的探索。MINI 不只是車，它承載著六十年品牌傳奇，從 1959 年的 Mini Austin 小鋼砲，到如今結合英倫紳士氣質與現代科技的跨界 SUV。Countryman 的名字象徵能自由穿梭城市與鄉野的旅人，而它的設計——從可調 13 公分的後座、OLED 圓形中控、到自動駕駛與 Go-Kart 模式——都讓駕駛成為一種幸福體驗。更令人驚喜的是，它五年後仍能保留 60% 價值，是兼具感性與理性的理想之車，也是一台讓家人坐在一起微笑的車。

After becoming the second Accredited Kanban Trainer (AKT) in Taiwan, I chose to return to the role of a student and retake Kanban University’s KSD and KSI courses. This “reset learning” journey was not about earning another certification, but about rediscovering the true spirit of Kanban—moving from theory to practice, and from teaching back to experience.

During the two-day course, I learned not only about WIP limits, flow design, and workflow management, but also how a trainer can inspire learners through service, storytelling, and games. Afterward, I began reflecting on course design, classroom atmosphere, and the quality of interactions, deciding to integrate the spirit of Kanban into Scrum and corporate training.

This learning journey reaffirmed a simple truth: true professionalism is not about knowing more—it’s about being willing to become a student once again.

At first, I just heard that the Google Certified Educator Level 1 exam was now free, and since I was already quite familiar with Google tools, I figured I’d pass it easily. But to my surprise, taking the exams from Level 1 to Level 2 unexpectedly led me on a journey of truly mastering the tools, understanding instructional design, and integrating AI applications.

I scored 97 on Level 1, but had to retake Level 2 before finally passing. It was during the preparation for Level 2 that I discovered not only my enjoyment of learning, but also a deep passion for sharing these skills with others. This passion drove me to continue challenging myself, and I ultimately earned the more advanced certification of Google Certified Trainer—transforming from a learner into a coach capable of training others.

Along the way, I mastered over 30 different Google tools and redefined my own understanding of digital literacy.

If you also want to turn digital tools into your true superpower, this article will provide you with hands-on experience and a replicable preparation strategy.