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 helps overwhelmed technical leaders debug their management approach. She teaches them how to manage up, support people through change, and make time for strategic work. Her education in computer science, mathematics, and English from Southern Methodist University helps her connect technical work with people management. As a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) and Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Allison focuses on improving product delivery and leadership culture. Her experience includes work in energy, retail, financial, real estate, and transportation industries. Allison regularly speaks at global conferences like Scrum Gatherings and Agile Alliance's Agile20xx. She promotes women's leadership as the program director for Women in Agile's Mentorship program. When she's not working, Allison likes to drink lattes and listen to Broadway musicals. Allison is a proud glasses wearer and co-owner of Middlegame Partners.

http://www.allisonpollard.com
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