This document discusses the role and value of coaching for agile teams. It begins by asking whether a team needs a coach and comparing a team to a bee hive or family of beavers. It then discusses the coaching dilemma of how individuals gain value from coaching and whether organizational goals can be met through coaching. The document outlines what leaders expect from coaching versus what it can actually deliver and that the perceived value of coaching may differ. It provides anchors for effective coaching, including building evaluation into initiatives, adopting a consistent approach, and helping teams maximize their potential. Finally, it discusses the roles of a coach as teacher, organizer, and leader.

1. It’s hardly ever “them” — It’s
about you
Coaching Agile Teams

2. Introduction

3. Your Instructor
Madhur Kathuria
Certified Scrum Coach
CSC,CSP, CSM, CSA
Product Operations Manager, PegaSystems
Chair, India Scrum Enthusiasts Community

4. Agenda
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5. Agile Teams
A Bee hive ?? Or a family of Beavers ?

6. DOES YOUR TEAM NEED A COACH ?

9. The
Coaching
Dilemma

10. How individuals gain Let us roll-out Coaching
value out of Organization wide
coaching ? ScrumMaster ??
Can the coach help us reach
organizational goals…
But Does it really help? Paul, Chief Learning Officer
What value will coaching
add…
Coaching is a hit or miss
Many leaders find great business
value in coaching
Sandra, Executive Vice President

12. What Leaders Expected What Coaching Delivered
• Retention of Talent HIGH • Increased productivity
• Accelerating Promotions • Increased quality of
• Improved teamwork services
• Increased Diversity • Improved teamwork
• Increased team member MEDIUM • Increased team member
satisfaction satisfaction
• Increased client satisfaction • Increased client satisfaction
• Increased quality of services •Reduced cost
• Increased productivity
• Increased business development LOW • Increased business
• Reduced cost development
• Retention of Talent
• Accelerating Promotions
• Increased Diversity
Coaching Expectation vs. Deliverables

13. The perception of Value
The Value added by coaching
might not be same with
coaching client and the leaders
Better integrating Coaching with the growth process will help
you manage the perceptions of value

14. The three anchors
Coaching
That
Counts…
Build Evaluation
Methodology into
Effectively the coaching
Manage the initiative
coaching
Adopt a initiative
consistent and
proven
approach

15. Coach….. A A ZenMaster
Ring Master

16. The Role of a Coach
Teacher
Organizer
Leader
Inspired by the IIHF Coaches manual

17. Leader

18. Establish
Goals &
Objectives
Help Team
A Democratic
Members
Coaching
maximize
Style
Potential
Coach
Deal
effectively
as a Be the Role
with
Stakeholders Leader Model
Establish a Develop
positive Leadership
relationship abilities in
with team
management members

19. Organizer

21. Select right
Scrum
Masters
Seek
Plan Effective Assistance
Practices from
stakeholders
Coach as
Organizer

22. Teacher

23. Teach the right practices
Games and activities
Use understandable language
Teach more than just the practices

24. COACHING FROM A DIFFERENT
PERSPECTIVE- YOURS?
Inspired by The Naked Coach- David Taylor

25. YOU, HERE, NOW

26. So who is responsible to make the change successful……???
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27. SO, WHEN DOES A COACH SUCCEED
?

29. Questions??

30. If I can be of any help
My space
• madhur@indiascrumcommunity.org
• Website : www.madhurkathuria.info
• Twitter: madhurkathuria
• Skype: madhur.kathuria
• Linkedin: Madhur Kathuria
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