How many coaches does it take to change a light bulb? with Steve Trapps

Topic:
How many coaches does it take to change a lightbulb?

Synopsis:
A Scrum Master should know how to coach people. It says so in the Scrum Guide that a Scrum Master serves the team and the organisation by "...Coaching the team members in self-management and cross-functionality". "Leading, training, and coaching the organization in its Scrum adoption" However, for some Scrum Masters coaching may be the most underused, overlooked skill.

As part of my journey as a Scrum Master I wanted to understand coaching more; how to do it, what not to do and what being a coach actually means.

What some people believe to be coaching may not be coaching; done wrongly it can be damaging to the team and the individual. It can limit the possibilities of the individual and the team. Done well it can lead to fulfilment and create a world of possibilities for an individual, and the team.

So what is coaching from a Scrum Master's point of view? What is coaching from Scrum.org's point of view? Is a Scrum Master an Agile Coach? (Yes)

Speaker:
Steve Trapps

Steve is passionate about helping people and teams work in the ever-complex world of product development. Having previously been a software dev, architect, and Head of Technology he pivoted to help teams by coaching people and teams on how to deliver value and reach their potential.

Having previously worked at large corporations such as Sky and Nestle, to consultancies and start-ups with crazy plans (Fansz), Steve's experience and knowledge are unique and hugely valuable.

Steve is a Professional Scrum Trainer with Scrum.org, a Professional Kanban Trainer with Prokanban.org and an Accredited Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF)

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