James Shore

JANUARY 10, 2025

This is a talk about what you do, as VP of Engineering, when somebody asks for the impossible. To help out, were supporting the career ladder changes with an XP coaching team. Every open headcount Ive gotten since I joined has gone towards hiring very senior XP coaches. You need a coach working alongside you as you learn.

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James Shore

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Provide training, coaching, and other ways for people to get help without feeling judged. If not, you can hire consultants. Some Agile consultants have change management experience and can guide both aspects of your Agile adoption. Ensure each team has a coach who can help them learn to be an effective, jelled team.

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James Shore

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Ensure each team includes a coach who can teach Focusing practices. Ensure each team includes a coach who can teach Delivering practices. Ensure each team includes a coach who can teach Optimizing practices. Here’s an example of how manager buy-in works in a complex situation, drawn from my experience as a consultant.

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