I’ve been talking a lot lately about what solid, competent, albeit badass, Agile Coaching skills look like. And I’ve been using the term chops to amplify this. Agile Coaches need chops and need to grow and refine their chops continuously.
For example, I use the term in this Meta-cast episode to discuss the difference between Professional Coaching and Agile Coaching.
Given my emphasis, I’ve tried to expand the meaning of chops. I know, I know, it was a bit of a stretch for me, and I’m not sure I like what I’ve come up with. But it’s a start—
Competency – Across the entire Agile Coaching Growth Wheel boldly engaging each stance as the situation dictates
Humility – Continuous learning, coachability, self-awareness.
Operational Excellence – strategic and tactical experience and willingness to engage
Passionate – about the profession of Agile Coaching, ethics, and helping other coaches grow.
Skin-in-the-Game – partnership, co-creation, and ownership.
Comparative Agility, Agile Coaching assessment
But how do you develop your chops? The first step, IMHO, is to assess your current state of choppery and then work hard to fill in the blanks.
Taking the CA Agile Coaching PI assessment is a great way to gain self-awareness of your strengths and gaps. It’s free and aligned with the Agile Coaching Growth Wheel.
It takes about 30 minutes to complete, and you’ll get a detailed assessment. It also provides a platform to plan your learning journey and reassess your growth.
I’m biased because Mark Summers and I developed it, but I highly recommend it as a starting point.
Stay agile, my friends,
Bob.
It’s a never ending continuous learning journey.