Gunther Verheyen calls himself an independent Scrum Caretaker and a Workplace Humanitarian on a journey of humanizing the workplace. He has successfully engaged with many teams and organizations, has published two acclaimed books about Scrum and was the partner of Ken Schwaber (co-creator of Scrum) as Director of the “Professional Scrum” series at Scrum.org. What drives him firstly is creating a better world to live and work in. He initiated and stewards the Center for Humane Workplace Organization.
Ullizee-Inc is his company and the business vehicle through which Gunther offers his Scrum services (training, coaching, consulting and speaking).
Gunther Verheyen is a prominent example of a Scrum Caretaker in practice. After years of working as a Scrum leader and consultant, he deliberately adopted the title “independent Scrum Caretaker” to focus on humanizing the workplace with Scrum. Gunther’s work spans coaching, teaching, and writing, all aimed at helping organizations and teams internalize Scrum’s broader intent—organizational agility and a humane workplace. His approach is characterized by stewardship, connecting people, and nurturing a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
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About “Ullizee”: what’s in a name (aspecten van, aspects of)
Enter… the world of Ullizee
De illusie van Ulysses aan Zee
The illusion of Ulysses by the sea
Een blog in de talen van een wereld,
over meningen en niemendal,
weinig meer dan hunkering, want
ik ben een luis een nul nihil,
maar als ge niet oppast,
kruip ik in uw pels.
If I may, I’ll speak in tongues
or try some English
…maybe it’ll end up just the same
(of zolang ‘tinternet duurt / Internet timing)
