Fostering team growth and dealing with complexity through professional coaching - Maaike Klasen

Scrum Facilitators Community podcast

In this episode, Sjoerd Kranendonk and Maaike Klasen delve into the nuanced world of coaching within agile frameworks. They discuss the importance of contracting for coaching sessions and the distinctions between general coaching, professional coaching, and Agile coaching. Emphasizing the emotional dynamics within teams, they explore the complexities and approaches to both individual and team coaching, highlighting the significance of shared goals in team coaching versus the personalized focus of individual coaching.

The conversation underscores the challenges in balancing individual and team dynamics, with Maaike and Sjoerd reflecting on the importance of curiosity, openness, and courage in fostering effective team interactions. They stress the need for team coaches to trust the natural growth and evolution of teams, while also being ready to intervene when necessary with appropriate facilitation tools. The discussion also touches on the importance of every team member's voice and the role of the coach in ensuring that quieter voices are heard and valued.

In conclusion, the episode emphasizes the critical role of ownership and self-organization in agile teams. Sjoerd and Maaike advocate for a pull-based approach where teams are encouraged to take ownership of their development and improvement processes, rather than having solutions imposed upon them. This fosters a more adaptable and resilient team dynamic, essential for thriving in fast-changing environments. The episode wraps up with a reminder of the collaborative nature of agile work and the importance of communication and interaction between team members and product owners.
Find and Connect with Maaike:

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maaike-klasen-acc-coach-053798a6/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maaike.klasen
• Previous SF Podcast episode: Professional Coaching in Scrum

Maaike's book tips (sorry, dutch books!):

• Tricky Tijden - Jitske Kramer (Jitske Linkedin)
• Agile Teams: Hoe dan?! - Francisca Dalstra (Francisca Linkedin)

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