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which is listening.
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Module 10 Attributes of Successful Agile Team Coaches
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Module 10 Attributes of Successful Agile Team Coaches
Having those skills helps us. Teams are often faced with
issues that need to be discussed. There may be conflicting
priorities, cross-team dependencies or issues that need to
be addressed immediately.
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Module 10 Attributes of Successful Agile Team Coaches
They have no fear of this person and can talk freely about
their concerns and share their feelings. As a coach,
learning how to present yourself to others, striking up a
conversation and looking confident does a whole lot of good
when you're working with teams and individuals.
Here are a few tips in how you can present yourself. Say
thank you often. Give frequent and sincere compliments.
Make eye contact and give a friendly style. And open-ended
questions that start with what and how.
out for lunch or dinner with the team as often as you can.
Doing these things help the Agile Team Coach become a
trusted confidant.
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Module 10 Attributes of Successful Agile Team Coaches
The most important skill necessary for the Agile Team Coach
is the ability to truly listen. According to the
attachment theory, named after work done by psychologist
John Bowlby and Ainsworth, they say people are drawn by
needs, wants and desires.
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point of view.
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