Agile Coaching 1st Edition

Agile Coaching, in my opinion, isn't only for people who coach agile teams. If you're in the software business, you'll learn something valuable from this book. Start with the last chapter - "Growing You". The only way to succeed in our industry is to continually learn and improve, and this chapter gives great suggestions how to do that.This book is a model of concise, clear writing. It's packed with information in the form of narrative, bullet points, graphics, photos, stories of real teams and projects, exercises, tips and examples. The authors have been walking their talk for a long time, so you can feel confident about following their advice. Their flair for language makes the book fun to read. It could be a quick read, except you'll find yourself stopping to reflect on your own experiences, and thinking about how you could apply the technique you just read about on your own team. Each chapter includes hurdles you may face, and a checklist summarizing action items for you, the reader.I particularly enjoyed the little vignettes with dialog from a typical team illustrating topics such as "Not Quite Done Yet" and "Getting Ready to Demo". The authors have insight into all aspects of coding, testing, and managing software teams. You'll find advice you might not expect in a software-related book, such as "Be kind to yourself". The focus on people and teams will make you a better person and team member.

When I initially got this book I thought I had wasted my money and put it on my bookshelf. I was hoping for something that would run through scrum, kanban, etc.Then after a few weeks I decided to give it a read.If you are starting out as an agile coach this book is a must read! I could relate to nearly everything they had to say. The book is an easy read, it isn't to long but covers a lot of topics at a high level with practical advice.Thank you ladies!

Kind of basic without much substance. I was hoping for more insight and 'light-bulb' moments. Not bad, not great...just ehh.

As a non programmer I was not looking forward to wading through another Agile book, but was pleasantly surprised to find it full of sensible advice for "normal" people. I've found a lot of great ideas, many common sense ones, which I can use to help institute our fledgling Agile practices. Many of the techniques suggested fit with educational practices, and which, from long experience as a teacher have proved to have worked. I'm recommending it to the Agile "drivers" in our business.

If you want to develop your Agile teams(s) and/or organization, this is a great read. Read this book, and if if you like this approach, consider getting an Agile Coaching certification, then read-read the book. Very helpful insights. Yes, its an older book, but the concepts have not changed one bit since it was written.

As a beginner in the Agile world I got so much information in a clear and concise manner.

This was fast, excellent service. Received the item a lot quicker than I expected and it was in perfect shape.

Sound advice written in a personable, authentic style. Good ideas from the front lines. But nothing really earth shattering. Basic stuff.