Today some fun with the 7 types of Agile coaches!
Els Verkaik devised 7 stereotypes, based on coaches personal needs, interest in organisation’s transformation, approach to transformations, strengths, pitfalls, and learning opportunities.
Artist: charismatic, authority; likes an audience. Finds it hard to recognise others’ ideas, to cooperate and share successes.
Evangelist: no desire for the limelight. Driven by need to help others, even when help was not requested. Should learn to ask questions and really listen.
Viking: passionate fixer focused on results; assesses what needs doing quickly. May irritate others with lack of diplomacy.
Mediator: driven by the human-side of change; seeks harmony through collaboration. Learn to stick to own vision, don’t shy away from constructive conflict.
Professor: Observes well, is inquisitive & analytical. Comes across distanced, only offers advice.
Networker: energetic, enthusiastic and inspiring. Achieve results through good relationships and getting hands dirty. Remember to stay objective & critical.
Innovator: has positive, optimistic view; full of ideas. Might jump to solution mode too quickly. Learn that not all are excited by change.
I personally see myself as a mix of Viking and Networker, which might have to do with my Dutch/Nordic background. Interestingly, others might view you as a different type of coach. It's a bit like Johari's Window, where there could be a gap between your known and unknown perception of self and those others have of you.
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