Published in Bootcamp·Sep 24Member-onlyWhat’s the Future for Agile Coaching?As the profession matures, it’s not about agile or coaching Introduction Let me work through a scenario. Imagine a product team with an agile coach guiding it. They were quickly moving towards their first release when they hit a snag with the product’s performance. The issue slowed them, and the planned…Agile8 min read
Published in Bootcamp·Sep 19Member-onlyWhat Behavioural Skills do I Need as a PM?Whether you’re managing a project, a product or a programme there are some core behavioural skills you need to learn Introduction As a PM, you quite possibly believe that your secret sauce is your ability to build a roadmap or lead your team through the fire as deadlines approach. If you’re…Product Management14 min read
Published in Bootcamp·May 2Member-onlyAgile Coaching ContractsCoaching without direction doesn’t help anyone. Here’s why you need an Agile Coaching Contract, and what should be in one. Introduction I manage a large team of agile coaches and scrum masters, and I regularly notice something unusual. …Agile7 min read
Published in Bootcamp·Apr 16Member-onlyHow do I Contribute to my Team?Here are ten ideas for how to contribute to your team or function at work, giving you visibility and building capability at the same time — a win:win Why should I contribute to my team or function? There are some reasons why taking time out of your day should be something you prioritise: It gives you visibility to management…Professional Development11 min read
Published in Bootcamp·Apr 3Member-onlyBusiness PartneringWhat is business partnering and how do I be a great business partner? What is business partnering? It’s a phrase we often hear in larger organisations, where a team of professionals work closely with customer-facing parts of the organisation to deliver a service to them. …Business Development7 min read
Published in Bootcamp·Mar 23Member-onlyWhat Skills do I need to Manage a Team of Professionals?Whether you manage developers, project managers or accountants, you need to develop these skills to be successful Introduction Congratulations! You now have a team of professionals to manage, but nobody’s told you what you need to do or what skills you need to develop. This story attempts to rectify this by…Team Building13 min read
Published in Bootcamp·Mar 21Member-onlyThe Coaching CubeGreat, you’re a coach. What does that actually mean? Introduction I have a team of agile coaches — over 150 at the last count. I recently shared an image that resonated with me, and it made me think about what skills are needed to be a coach, who the audience is…Coaching9 min read
Published in Bootcamp·Mar 18Member-onlyWhat does a good 1:1 look like?Here are some tips for managers and staff alike Introduction An excellent process for your 1:1s is critical for managers and team members alike. Conducted well, they can transform performance in the team and the wellbeing and loyalty of staff. When you conduct 1:1s poorly, critical information can be lost and…Management4 min read
Published in Bootcamp·Updated Mar 27Member-onlyI have the Experience, so why can’t I get the Promotion?If you’re looking for your next promotion, there’s a lot to take into account Introduction I often have coaching conversations with my team about promotion and where their career is going. Sometimes it’s a very happy conversation. I have promoted people and moved people to positions in line with their development…Self Improvement11 min read
Dec 29, 2021Member-onlySPINS Yourself to SuccessA simple, but powerful way to make an argument Why do I need to learn to write a pitch? You don’t need to be in a startup to write a pitch. You don’t need to even be at work. …Pitching4 min read
