A coaching client is a newly appointed COO tasked with implementing agile methodology across a traditionally hierarchical organization. The COO reports that senior directors are openly undermining the initiative. What is the most effective coaching approach?
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A
Coach the COO to document and escalate director resistance to the board
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B
Help the COO explore power dynamics and strategies for gaining stakeholder buy-in
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C
Advise the COO to bypass resistant directors and work directly with their teams
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D
Encourage the COO to slow implementation until consensus is achieved