Coaching Agile Teams
Lyssa Adkins
More and more frequently, ScrumMasters and project managers are being asked to coach agile teams. But it's a challenging role. it requires new skills---as well as a subtle understanding of when to step in and when to step back.
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🟢 Developer Verdict
The book guides ScrumMasters and project managers through the nuanced art of coaching agile teams, emphasizing practical skills and timely intervention.
Read this if
- ✓ You are transitioning from a technical role to an agile coaching position.
- ✓ You seek practical guidance on when and how to effectively intervene with agile teams.
- ✓ You want to deepen your understanding of the ScrumMaster role beyond basic facilitation.
Skip this for now if
- ✗ You are looking for an introduction to core agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban.
- ✗ You prefer hands-on coding examples or deep dives into technical practices.
- ✗ You are already an experienced agile coach seeking advanced organizational change strategies.
📊 Why Developers Recommend
It helps developers think more intentionally about professional growth.
Referenced by multiple developers, suggesting consistent practical value.
Developers credit this book with fundamentally changing how they approach their craft and think about engineering problems.
💬 What Developers Say
"my big "_aha_" moment came when I read Coaching Agile Teams by Lyssa Adkins"
— smeetsmeister · 4 lessons I learned as a starting Scrum master · Apr 22, 2021
"I had a real "_aha_" moment reading **Coaching agile teams** by Lyssa Adkins."
— smeetsmeister · My favorite lessons learned from my 2020 personal reading list · May 3, 2021
"This book really helped me develop my role as a Scrum master, to a point where I am now a full-time scrum master of 2 teams."
— smeetsmeister · My favorite lessons learned from my 2020 personal reading list · May 3, 2021
👤 Who Should Read This
Best for
- • Developers looking to grow their careers
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