Human nature frequently and falsely associates feedback with negativity. We begin to focus so heavily on our failures, imperfections, and faults that we miss the areas in which we are excelling. This creates an environment of zero trust, zero perspective, and...

I joined an organization that had a bad experience with a previous coach and did not see the value of coaching support. They felt as though an agile coach could not understand their industry and only had high level theoretical knowledge. The actual transformation was...

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...

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...

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 personalities...

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...