With a swift shift to agile, we need to focus on adaptability rooted in collaboration. Here are a few ways to approach this: 1. Encourage teamwork 2. Open dialogue 3. Adopting a growth mindset 4. Inviting cross-partnership and collabs

One thing that is critical with this, is that any adaptation takes time. Most people have a poor understanding of what an agile work culture means and the complexity of making it a reality. The concept is simple, shifting a culture towards it, is not. It's not that hard to adapt coaching techniques for it. Most of the coaching work will be helping others to deal with culture change (as per any other type of organisational change).

With a shift to agile, embrace coaching that’s fluid and rooted in adaptability. Start by co-creating a ‘team playbook’ with flexible principles everyone can refer to, allowing the team to navigate changes collectively rather than relying on rigid instructions. Introduce ‘learning sprints’—brief periods focused on mastering a new skill or concept tied directly to current challenges. Encourage ‘agility pods,’ smaller groups that tackle rotating tasks, promoting quick learning and fresh perspectives. This way, your coaching becomes a living framework, evolving along with the team’s needs.

When shifting to an agile work culture, I adapt my coaching techniques to emphasize flexibility, collaboration, and quick iterations. I focus on fostering a growth mindset within the team, encouraging them to see mistakes as opportunities to learn and pivot. My sessions become more interactive, using short feedback loops and regular check-ins to keep progress on track. I also introduce agile tools and techniques, like retrospectives and daily stand-ups, to keep communication flowing and objectives clear. Adapting coaching techniques to embrace flexibility and collaboration is key to thriving in an agile environment.