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    Pair agile coaching; why it is important and how to do it
    Niall McShane
    • Nov 22, 2021
    • 3 min

    Pair agile coaching; why it is important and how to do it

    Lately I have been actively encouraging the coaches I support to see coaching as a team sport
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    The one trait that differentiates the best agile coaches
    Niall McShane
    • Nov 11, 2021
    • 3 min

    The one trait that differentiates the best agile coaches

    Are you an agile coach that is doggedly determined to persevere in the face of heavy and ongoing resistance?
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    Internal versus external agile coaches, which to use and when
    Niall McShane
    • Oct 26, 2021
    • 4 min

    Internal versus external agile coaches, which to use and when

    If you are an agile coach looking for your next role or someone hiring agile coaches I’d like to give you some of my thoughts on this topic
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    How to (agile) coach executives—nine things to NOT do
    Niall McShane
    • Oct 12, 2021
    • 4 min

    How to (agile) coach executives—nine things to NOT do

    Getting time in front of executives is a key opportunity to influence an enterprise; here's how to ensure you avoid some common pitfalls.
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    How to build a high-performing agile coaching team
    Niall McShane
    • Aug 31, 2021
    • 3 min

    How to build a high-performing agile coaching team

    Agile coaches have a reputation problem? This post has some insights on how to improve our reputation
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    It's time agile coaches were accountable
    Niall McShane
    • Aug 17, 2021
    • 3 min

    It's time agile coaches were accountable

    The Agile Coach role title is starting to become synonymous with non-delivery. This post will help you improve the impact of your coaching.
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    Olympic agile coaching
    Niall McShane
    • Aug 5, 2021
    • 4 min

    Olympic agile coaching

    It Olympics time; I couldn't help myself and had to write a post that's Olympic themed :-)
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    Three unlearning moments that changed my mind about agile
    Niall McShane
    • Jul 8, 2021
    • 5 min

    Three unlearning moments that changed my mind about agile

    There are moments that completely change your perception on a topic. I want to share three I had in relation to my role as an agile coach
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    How to self-assess your agile coaching competency
    Niall McShane
    • Jun 24, 2021
    • 4 min

    How to self-assess your agile coaching competency

    How do you compare yourself against what the market wants and is willing to will pay for?
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    You're an agile coach; you bump into the CEO in the lift. What do you say..?
    Niall McShane
    • Apr 27, 2021
    • 4 min

    You're an agile coach; you bump into the CEO in the lift. What do you say..?

    In your first conversation with a leader, here’s one thing an agile coach should probably not discuss.
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    What are agile coaches accountable for..?
    Niall McShane
    • Mar 30, 2021
    • 4 min

    What are agile coaches accountable for..?

    What are agile coaches accountable for..? This post summarises what 40 agile coaches said at a recent Meetup when I asked them the above que
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    How to manage your facilitation anxiety
    Niall McShane
    • Mar 10, 2021
    • 4 min

    How to manage your facilitation anxiety

    People fear public speaking so much its incredible, but as an agile practitioner we don’t have a choice; team facilitation is a key skill
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    Three tensions agile coaches learn to navigate
    Niall McShane
    • Mar 4, 2021
    • 3 min

    Three tensions agile coaches learn to navigate

    Navigating tensions is like walking along a ridge; one wrong step can lead to a (very) bad outcome. Here are some tips to keep you safe....
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    4 steps to becoming a competent, self-confident agile coach
    Niall McShane
    • Jan 27, 2021
    • 5 min

    4 steps to becoming a competent, self-confident agile coach

    I believe the role of agile coach is the best job to have; this post is my view on what it takes to confidently and competently execute...
    209 views0 comments