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In this episode of Definitely, Maybe Agile, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock explore the role of agile coaches in organizations. They discuss the evolution of coaching in business, drawing parallels with sports coaching, and examine the value coaches bring to modern organizations. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by agile coaches, the importance of objectivity, and the future of coaching in the business world.

This week´s takeaways:

• Organizational coaches provide valuable objectivity by observing the system from the outside, offering insights that those within the system might miss.
• While the term "agile coach" may evolve, the need for nurturing support to help organizations improve and adapt remains crucial in today's business landscape.
• There are strong parallels between coaching in high-performing sports teams and successful businesses, with coached organizations generally outperforming those without coaching support.

Don’t miss this conversation about the enduring necessity and transformative potential of Agile coaching