Introduction to Agile Coaching Techniques

In Agile processes such as Scrum and eXtreme Programming (XP), there is a coach whose primary function is to shepherd the process along and help keep everyone on the same page. On a traditional software team, there may be a product manager, project manager, technical lead, software architect, or even a user who informally takes on the role of coach. Based on his and the experiences of others as coaches, Christian Sepulveda shares his insights on this important role and the patterns that he employs as a coach. Understand why every team needs a coach, find out about the typical day in the life of a coach, and learn whether an individual acting as the coach also function in other roles. Find out how to balance the coaching needs of your organization and process.