Scaling Agile Coaching in the Enterprise

Written By Allison Pollard

Photo by Jordi Paya

Taking a class from the Agile Coaching Institute not only introduces you to new people in your class--it gives you access to an online community of others who have attended ACI classes.  I saw a discussion thread on Scaling Agile Coaching to the Enterprise Level and convinced a few of my coworkers to host a conference call to discuss the topic while we have free time (due to the holidays).  We've had three successful calls so far, and we're hosting another one on Friday, January 3 at 1pm Central time.

We've talked about appreciative inquiry, what it's like working with a team of coaches, and what "scaling" might mean in the enterprise.  It's entirely focused on what the attendees want to talk about, and I'm excited to continue the conversations.

If you'd like to join this call or participate in future ones, please contact me for details.

Allison Pollard

Allison Pollard is a coach, consultant, and trainer who brings the power of relationship systems intelligence to go beyond tasks, roles, and frameworks to create energy for change. She engages with people and teams in a down-to-earth way to build trust and listen for signals to help them learn more and improve. Allison focuses on creating alignment and connection for people to solve business problems together. Her experience includes working with teams and leaders in energy, retail, financial, real estate, and transportation industries to help improve their project/product delivery and culture. Allison currently volunteers as program director for Women in Agile’s mentorship program. Her agile community focus is championing new voices and amplifying women as mentors and sponsors for the next generation of leaders. Allison earned her bachelor’s degrees in computer science, mathematics, and English from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. She is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), a foodie, and proud glasses wearer. Allison is a prolific speaker at professional groups and international conferences, including Scrum Gatherings and the Agile Alliance Agile20xx conferences. Allison is co-owner of Helping Improve LLC.

http://www.allisonpollard.com
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