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What’s the best way you can measure the value of Agile coaching?

Don’t mistake output for outcomes - agile coaches help you learn to see with Agile eyes and act with an Agile mind.

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Todd Lankford
Jun 07, 2021 • 7 min read
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Summary

Todd Lankford explores the challenges encountered when measuring the value of an Agile coach. Based on his long experience as an Agile coach, he notes that it's not easy to measure the value of Agile coaching. He suggests that the best way Agile teams can leverage is by striving to achieve five outcomes, like helping the organization see waste, applying actions to Agile problems rather than planning, and bolstering the organization while implementing Agile, among others.

Takeaways

  • It is not easy to measure your value as an Agile coach in an organization but there are outcomes you can strive to achieve in your tenure as the lead coach in the company that can define if you're delivering value. Like helping the organization see waste, applying actions to Agile problems rather than planning, and bolstering the organization while implementing Agile, among others.

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