If You’re Not Coaching Leadership, You’re Only Doing Half the Job
Why Building Relationships with Leadership Matters Successful Agile transformations don’t just happen at the team level—they require strong leadership advocacy. […]
Coaching Strategies
Expanding Agile Coaching with AI: How Technology Can Support, Not Replace, Human Coaches
AI in Agile coaching is the hot topic right now. Everywhere you look, there’s a new take on how AI
When to Fix and When to Wait: Strategic Coaching in Imperfect Systems
One of the hardest lessons to learn as a coach or leader is that not every problem needs to be
Why Coaching Fuels Itself
There’s something unique about coaching—it creates a momentum that keeps you engaged and motivated. It’s not just about guiding teams
The Scalpel vs. The Chainsaw: Why Agile Needs Precision
Agile transformations often struggle not because teams resist change, but because of the way change is introduced. There’s a world
The Lies You’ve Been Told About Agile Transformations
Why So Many Agile Transformations Fail Agile transformations crash and burn all the time. Why? It’s not because Agile itself
The Agile Referee: When Coaching Becomes Policing
When Support Turns Into Oversight Last week we discussed the contrast between an Agile Coach and an Agile Referee—one fosters
Are You an Agile Coach or an Agile Referee?
A coach helps teams grow. A referee enforces rules. Too often, Agile Coaches end up acting more like referees—calling out
The Servant Leader vs. The Agile Coach: What’s the Difference?
Agile thrives on collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement, but the roles that support Agile teams are often misunderstood. One of
Agile Fails When Context Is Ignored
1. One-Size-Fits-All Frameworks Don’t Work Many organizations attempt to apply Agile frameworks without considering whether they fit their specific needs.