Coaching Agile Teams: A Companion for ScrumMasters, Agile Coaches, and Project Managers in Transition

The complete, practical guide to coaching agile teams: everything agile coaches, ScrumMasters, and project managers need to know! Deeply understand and fully master the role of the agile coach in helping teams produce truly remarkable products. Move from command-and-control project management to effective leadership for exceptional performance. Practical tools and techniques that reflect Lyssa Adkins immense experience as an agile coach, trainer, and project leader. More and more ScrumMasters and project managers are being asked to coach agile teams. But its a challenging role. It requires new skills - as well as a subtle understanding of when to step in and when to step back. In-Coaching Agile Teams, Lyssa Adkins gives agile coaches the insights they need to guide teams to extraordinary performance in a re-energized work environment. Adkins explains what works and what doesnt, offers practical action items, and demonstrates how to adapt skills from professional coaching and mentoring to the field of agile project management. Coverage includes: Migrating from command-and-control project management to agile coaching. Moving from agile team member or project leader to coach. Understanding what it takes to be a great agile coach. Creating an environment where high performance can emerge. Changing your leadership style as your team evolves. Staying actively engaged without dominating your team and stunting its growth.