Dammit Jim, I’m an Agile Coach, not a Doctor!
Summary
Just what exactly does an Agile Coach do? Coaches may vary in their response to this question. I would like to think that most Agile Coaches, with some variation, would be fairly consistent in how we perceive our role. However, some companies or orgs or people probably interpret the role of the Agile Coach in ways that coaches never intended.
Let’s explore some of the things that Agile Coaches have been asked to do! Are these antipatterns? Doing what needs to be done? This session will delve into the topic of the role of the Agile Coach and highlight potential challenges and possible solutions.
Relevance
Agile Coaches are continually asked and challenged to do work that represents the existing culture of the org they are working within. Some of these activities directly conflict with the values of Agile and support unhealthy cultures. Agile Coaches need to be aware of the scope of their role and how they can defer work that doesn’t support or nurture an Agile culture.
Learning Outcomes
- Attendees will learn about Agile Coach role antipatterns.
- Attendees will review typical antipatterns and how they can be addressed.
Presentation History
Lean Agile Systems Thinking Brisbane 2019
FlowConf Istanbul 2020 (virtual)
Regional Scrum Gathering Colombia 2020 (virtual)