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If you want to scale agile you should use a coach. But watch out – some are working for evil agile

If you want to scale agile beyond one team you should probably use an agile coach to help you on your journey
But watch out – some have signed the agile for evil manifesto and might not be a good fit for where you and your team want to end up.

This is the manifesto I offered the team in our course … and some may have signed it. Others refused to sign and might be a better fit if you are hoping to work for the forces of good

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6 responses to “If you want to scale agile you should use a coach. But watch out – some are working for evil agile”

  1. tisquiiirrel Avatar
    tisquiiirrel

    Evil agile coaches – I knew that!!!

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