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Computer vision transforms tennis coaching at Billie Jean King Cup

CIO

The technology made its debut at the Australian Open in 2003 and Wimbledon in 2007, and it provides the foundation for electronic line calling for the sport. Like the Davis Cup for men, it is one of the few tennis competitions that allow the team captain to coach players during matches as they change sides between games.

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From ScrumMaster to Team Coach – Revisited

Accenture

Where coaching used to be something you exclusively get from the outside of the organization, it is now crucial for organizations to develop an internal capacity to support, grow and sustain greater agility. And yet there are still many organizations still struggling with the idea of needing team coaches. Evolving to Agile Team Coach.

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ChiliSleep’s parent company raises $37M and merges with Ebb Therapeutics

TechCrunch

Founded in 2007, Kryo/ChiliSleep’s products include the chiliPAD , a device designed to improve sleep by adjusting the temperature of your bed. in May, which will combine sleep-related community, content and coaching (that last piece will draw on Ebb’s existing coaching service), with free and paid offerings.

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Sequoia, Jay-Z, Will Smith back Landis’ $165M debt, equity round toward making homeownership accessible to everyone

TechCrunch

in 2004 before falling sharply due to the economic recession of 2007-2009. By focusing on financial literacy and individualized coaching, we are giving everyone the opportunity to own their home, increasing financial inclusion and equality in America. homeownership rates in 2020 were about 65.8% according to Statista.

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What Should Coaches Be Listening For?

Strategy Driven

A coach's job is to facilitate potential change, usually by asking questions to identify the components of the problem and decide between solutions while reinforcing the changes and maintaining a trusting relationship. You just finished reading What Should Coaches Be Listening For? ! The post What Should Coaches Be Listening For?

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AoAD2 Chapter: Scaling Agility

James Shore

This excerpt is copyright 2007, 2020, 2021 by James Shore and Shane Warden. One of the limits on your ability to scale will be the availability of skilled coaches. Remember, coaches are the people who help each team learn how to apply Agile ideas and practices.) Other team members may be able to step into a coaching role, too.

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Leadership Interview – Marshall Goldsmith | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

In fact, I hold Marshall in such high professional regard that he is one of only three other coaches that I’ll refer people to if I’m unable to meet their needs. My business has 3 primary aspects: I write, speak and coach. I help people understand this and act upon it.