Agile Alliance

JANUARY 26, 2021

Agile Coach Camp Worldwide (ACC-WW) was no exception. The post Agile Coach Camp Worldwide – Going Remote! The post Agile Coach Camp Worldwide – Going Remote! first appeared on Agile Alliance. Our world became topsy-turvy because of the COVID pandemic.

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Agile Alliance

APRIL 11, 2022

Agile Coaches are often promoted as the only route to success when pursuing an agile career or attempting an agile transformation. Coaches can provide objective insight and develop new strategies for organizational success.

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Agile Alliance

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The Agile Alliance Agile Coaching Ethics initiative is developing a code of ethical conduct to raise coaching standards in Agile coaching and amplify the value of the profession.

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Agile Alliance

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Learn how to sell yourself to organizations that don't understand the value of coaches or that might be looking to do away with them when times are tough. The post What’s the value proposition of coaches? first appeared on Agile Alliance.

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Xebia

JUNE 20, 2022

When companies transform towards an agile and DevOps way of working, they sometimes ask how to proceed with architects. A core problem we see is that those responsible for the transformation have little experience dealing with architecture in an agile way. The scrum masters are concerned with the agile process on a team level.

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Agile Alliance

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The post Exploring the Ethics of Agile Coaching first appeared on Agile Alliance. Should I stay or should I go??? How the heck do you navigate these messed up situations?! And at the end … Continued.

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Agile Alliance

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

There are oodles of lite to moderately skilled and well-intentioned agile coaches in the world who are doing their best to help their teams and organizations transform. The post Avoiding the Trap of “Good Enough” Agile Coaching first appeared on Agile Alliance.

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Agile Alliance

JULY 20, 2020

If you aren’t aware, thanks to COVID-19 Agile Coach Camp Worldwide has gone virtual with the Home Edition. Agile Coach Camps are targeted at Agile Coaches, Scrum Masters, Managers, Execs, really anyone that is interested in taking a coaching approach to helping others … Continued.

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Agile Alliance

APRIL 6, 2022

The post Technical Agile Coaching with the Samman Method first appeared on Agile Alliance. The focus is specifically on technical practices and how people write code, and it's the best way I know to help software developers to adopt practices like TDD and Refactoring.

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Agile Alliance

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The post Empathy interviews for transformational coaching first appeared on Agile Alliance. Empathy interviews are an effective technique for both understanding the people involved in a transformation and going beyond individuals to see where patterns emerge.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

Executive coaching, a synergistic alliance between a professional coach and an executive or a team, is designed to tap into the inherent potential of the coachee to enhance performance, learning, and development. The realm of executive coaching extends beyond mere skill enhancement.

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InfoQ Culture Methods

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Companies look at agile coaches as agile experts to guide teams through agile working. But that is at odds with the deeper philosophy of true coaching. Perhaps they should be engaging agile guides instead.

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InfoQ Culture Methods

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In this article, we take a deeper look at the practice and purpose of agile coaching. We find out why interactions are the most essential focus in agile coaching - and also the basis of learning and professional development for the agile coaches themselves.

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Agile Alliance

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The post From Developer to Coach – Evolving an Agile Mindset first appeared on Agile Alliance. I was at the end of a 9-month long project where I’d known from the start that I’d be working 60+ hours a week for the final 2 months and not focusing enough on my new family. And I felt … Continued.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Board Chair Coaching: A Catalyst for Organizational Growth As a firm that works with top executives in some of the world’s largest companies, we have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of board chair coaching in driving organizational growth. The role of board chair coaching in this endeavor cannot be overstated.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Role of High-Impact Performance Coaching in Leadership Development of Executives Performance coaching is pivotal in developing executive leaders in today’s dynamic business environment. One of the key benefits of performance coaching for executive development is the opportunity for self-reflection and self-discovery.

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Agile Alliance

APRIL 5, 2022

How often have you felt that your organization doesn't understand the role of an Agile leader and the transformation support they require? It is very unlikely that your Agile leaders will simply "figure it out", "get with the program", and learn from "trial by fire".

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The same is not true, sadly, for many agile project management and development initiatives. Too often, an organization may launch something that looks like an agile program, calls itself an agile program, claims to operate like an agile program, yet really isn’t an agile program in the least.

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Agile Alliance

JANUARY 5, 2021

The work of an Agile Coach is very versatile. Agile transformations are as well. One of the challenges of an Agile coach is to stay objective and keep one eye on the horizon. The post 16 Tips to Keep Focused on an Agile Journey first appeared on Agile Alliance. As … Continued.

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Agile Alliance

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Coaching agile teams comes with many challenges - often centered around delivery. Agile doesn't have room for manual testing - or at least you're going to hear that from some agile team members! As a result, tester team members often feel increased scrutiny during an agile … Continued.

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Agile Alliance

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

It's hard to practice coaching a team or an organization. without actually coaching a team or organization. So, we've created a set of "Choose Your Own Coaching Adventure" games similar to our other coaching games, but focused on teams and organizations.

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Agile Alliance

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

As an Agile coach, have you ever struggled with managing expectations of your role in the organization? The post Coaching Agreement as Creative Partnership first appeared on Agile Alliance. Has magic in any shape or form been implicitly included in your responsibilities or deliverables?

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) explained The Scaled Agile Framework encompasses a set of principles, processes, and best practices that helps larger organizations adopt agile methodologies , such as Lean, Kanban, and Scrum , to deliver high-quality products and services faster.

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Xebia

DECEMBER 22, 2023

This year, the conference took place virtually on the vFairs conference platform, attracting over 350 registrations from Agile enthusiasts, speakers, and volunteers from around the world. The conference has always focused on industry trends, best practices, and challenges, empowering enterprises on their journey toward business agility.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Role of Board Advisor Coaching in Shaping Success Board advisor coaching plays a critical role in shaping the success of organizations and their leaders. By partnering with experienced board advisor coaches , executives gain access to invaluable insights, strategic thinking, and unbiased perspectives.

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Agile Alliance

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

February 2021 will mark the 20th anniversary of a pivotal moment in the history of the Agile movement, specifically the creation of the Manifesto for Agile Software Development. The post Celebrating 20+ Years of Agility at the Agile20Reflect Festival first appeared on Agile Alliance.

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Agile Alliance

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

As Agile Coaches we get opportunities to be part of so many stories that we can use, to share with others. The post Coaching & Storytelling – Stories that we like to listen first appeared on Agile Alliance. Stories are such a powerful and effective tool to convey a message. This can then … Continued.

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Agile Alliance

DECEMBER 13, 2021

When the broader organization just isn’t agile, teams can get stuck. Can a manager or coach ‘shield’ a team … Continued. Can a manager or coach ‘shield’ a team … Continued. The post Fortress Agile: nurturing and growing healthy practices in a hostile environment first appeared on Agile Alliance.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

The Power of Culturally Diverse Perspectives: Exploring the Benefits of International Coaching in Global Leadership Mastery In today’s global business landscape, the ability to navigate and effectively lead across cultures is becoming increasingly vital for success.

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InfoQ Culture Methods

AUGUST 23, 2022

This paper presents how agile coaching has been employed to run an SRE transformation in a 25-teams strong product delivery organization. Establishing SRE in a software delivery organization typically requires a socio-technical transformation. By Philipp Gündisch, Vladyslav Ukis.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Understanding the Transformation of Executive Coaching Once steeped in traditional, face-to-face interactions, executive coaching is undergoing a radical transformation. Unlike other sectors, the coaching industry is tapping into the infinite possibilities of the digital revolution.

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CIO

AUGUST 28, 2023

Agile project management definition Agile project management is a methodology used primarily in software development that favors flexibility and collaboration, incorporating customer feedback throughout the project life cycle.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

The Importance of Executive Coaching for the Entrepreneur Regardless of their industry or background, the entrepreneur faces unique challenges on their entrepreneurial journey. This is where executive coaching steps in as an invaluable tool for entrepreneurs.

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Toptal

APRIL 28, 2021

During an Agile transformation, leaders often assume that the Agile coach role can be undertaken by a Scrum master. While they share similar traits, these roles have scopes that differ greatly.

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Agile Alliance

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

When the broader organization just isn’t agile, teams can get stuck. Can a manager or coach “shield” a team … Continued. Can a manager or coach “shield” a team … Continued. The post Fortress Agile: nurturing and growing healthy practices in a hostile environment first appeared on Agile Alliance.

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Agile Alliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

As an Agile Coach at a fast growing startup, I faced the challenge to structure and drive the onboarding process remotely. The post Onboarding to Agile Team Remotely first appeared on Agile Alliance.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2022

For that, executives can partner with an experienced leadership team coach. Performance coaching allows leaders to dive into their skills and work and find precise and nuanced ways to improve. This sort of coaching benefits not only the executives themselves but also their organizations as a whole.

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