Coach can take you to the waterhole but can’t make you drink…| Agile Story 35
WHY AGILE COACHING?
Change. The Agile Manifesto changed the world. It introduced us all to the idea that change can be harnessed and celebrated. It provided us values and principles upon which to baseline and from which to build good practices that help us keep pace with an ever-changing world. It taught us that change is the only constant, and that it should be embraced. But it did not change the human truth that change is hard. Change challenges our thinking. Agile coaching is a craft intended to guide others in understanding, processing, and embracing constant change, so that the change is sustainable, lasting beyond the individuals. Agile coaches guide individuals and teams to make clear about the change they desire, identify places where current reality does not match desired reality and then take action to close the gap — all in service of delivering, business results that matter. Along the way coaches hold the bigger view of desired change, even when others may have lost sight. Agile coaches support, guide, coach, teach, mentor, and facilitate change without colluding with the current reality.
However, a coach or mentor can provide guidance and advice, but it is up to the individual or teams to act and implement that guidance. The coach can lead you to the path of success, but it is your responsibility to put in the effort and take action to achieve your goals. In other words, the coach can provide opportunities, but it is up to you to seize them.
This quote emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility and accountability for one’s own success.
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