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Who Goes First: Leadership or Team?

Who Goes First: Leadership or Team?

I am frequently asked where I think a successful transformation should start. I believe a it has to begin with the leadership team. Great changes can happen at the team level and you can definitely grow and learn efficiencies. However, there is a plateau on the...
Coaching Pygmalion Style

Coaching Pygmalion Style

Pygmalion was a sculptor from Greek Mythology who carved a statue of a beautiful woman that was brought to life (Livingston, 12). I would argue that as a coach, I have the responsibility to follow the example of Pygmalion. I have to assume the role of a sculptor and...
High Five Agile Coaching Tips

High Five Agile Coaching Tips

I have worked with a great deal of individuals, teams, and organizations who all want to embrace “agile”, or at least think that they do. In general, the first challenge that most scrum masters and junior coaches face is how to transform or handle strong...
Foundations for Agile

Foundations for Agile

Every environment has its challenges, but certain things remain constant. One of the first things to identify in an agile transformation is whether the organization has built a strong foundation to support its future success. Leadership is the foundation of any...