Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenches
Contracting for Success, Establishing Clear Agile Coaching Outcomes | Richard
Apr 17, 2025
Richard Brenner, a technology leader and Agile Coach, shares insights on the importance of establishing clear coaching outcomes. He discusses his evolution in defining success beyond team performance to include tangible evidence desired by management. Richard emphasizes the need for dual-sided accountability and collaborative coaching agreements, using metrics that truly matter. Additionally, he promotes the Solution-Focused Retrospective approach, encouraging teams to focus on future improvements rather than past issues, fostering innovation and collaboration.
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- Successful Agile coaching requires measurable outcomes and clear success metrics defined collaboratively between coaches and management.
- A solution-focused retrospective promotes a positive team atmosphere by encouraging the identification of actionable steps toward desired goals.
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The Power of Solution-Focused Retrospectives
A solution-focused retrospective emphasizes envisioning desired future states rather than deep dives into past problems. This approach encourages teams to focus on what they want to achieve, fostering a more positive atmosphere during retrospectives. By using a scale to gauge current progress, teams can collaboratively identify actionable steps to reach their goals. This method is particularly effective in resolving interpersonal conflicts by promoting constructive discussions around solutions rather than dwelling on issues.
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