Large Scale Business Coaching

Agile Business Coaching operates at the broadest level of the organization, addressing agile transformation in its entirety or in large segments (typically more than 125 people).

Unlike team or individual coaching, this level focuses on systemic, cultural and strategic changes.

It requires a holistic view and the ability to work with senior management, key leaders and internal change agents to drive agile adoption across the enterprise.

Given its scale and complexity, this type of coaching is structured in stages that can last several months each.

The goal is to align agility with business objectives and foster an adaptive culture at the macro level.

Focus on Transformation and Strategic Alignment

The main focus of agile business coaching is deep organizational transformation and strategic alignment.

It is not simply about implementing isolated agile practices, but about integrating agility into the overall business strategy.

This involves working closely with senior management to identify the purpose and need for agile change, ensuring that it is linked to the company's mission and vision.

The coach helps set objectives and key results (with metrics) that demonstrate the value of the transformation to the business, ensuring that agility becomes a strategic enabler and not just an operational improvement.

Key Steps in Each Phase

The business coaching process, while an adaptable guiding framework, follows structured phases:

Preparation:

• Identify purpose and need.
• Establish objectives and metrics aligned with strategy.
• Create key partnerships with leaders.
• Coach and build awareness, desire and commitment to change.
• Establish clear and actionable agreements on intervention.
• Facilitate the selection of pilot or start-up areas.
• Develop a transformation team or internal change agents.
• Select agile practices and tools appropriate to the context.
• Prepare the organizational environment for start-up.

Execution:

• Prepare those directly involved in the change.
• Facilitate the necessary agile techniques and tools.
• Conduct agile coaching to key teams and individuals.
• Continuously measure and evaluate adoption and results.
• Encourage transparency and facilitate adjustments for growth.
• Provide feedback and recognition to teams and leaders.
• Continually challenge the status quo and seek to improve performance.

Closure:

• Measure final objectives and results, communicating them honestly.
• Facilitate the creation of agreements for long-term sustainability of the change.
• Define and agree on next steps (continuous improvement, escalate, accelerate).
• Formally close the coaching process and thank for the collaboration.

Summary

Business Coaching operates at the broadest level of the organization. It focuses on systemic, cultural and strategic changes, not only on teams.

Its main focus is on deep organizational transformation and strategic alignment. It seeks to integrate agility into the overall business strategy.

The process follows the phases of preparation, execution and closure. It includes key steps such as identifying the purpose, creating partnerships with leaders and measuring the final results.