Are you a coach? Or are you a referee?

This week’s Weekly Inspection looks at the value of an Agile Coach.

A referee has expert command of the rules of the game.
A coach understands how and when to apply those rules to win the game.

A referee penalizes players for violating the rules of the game.
A coach recognizes when violating the rules is more valuable than following the rules.

Referees are objective adjudicators. The win or loss is irrelevant.
Coaches have a stake in the game. Team success is paramount.

The Agile community is rich with members who call themselves coaches.
I fear too many of them are playing the role of referee.

Do you have a question for the Weekly Inspection? Let me know @johnkrewson.

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John Krewson

John started Sketch in service to the mission of improving the ways people and teams work together. His past experiences as an agilist and professional actor are the primary sources of inspiration in leading this mission.