ICP ICP Agile Coaching Foundations & Mindset 2

Question 1

What is 'beginner's mind' (Shoshin) as applied in Agile coaching?

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Approaching each situation with openness and no preconceptions, as if for the first time

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Coaching only junior developers

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Learning new Agile frameworks before coaching

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Starting every sprint retrospective from scratch

Question 2

In the Agile coaching role spectrum, what is the primary focus of the 'coach' role versus the 'trainer' role?

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The coach works with awareness and behavioral change; the trainer transfers knowledge

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The coach delivers content; the trainer asks questions

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The coach manages teams; the trainer manages curriculum

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The coach evaluates performance; the trainer creates content

Question 3

What does 'contracting' refer to in professional Agile coaching?

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Establishing the terms, goals, and boundaries of the coaching engagement

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Signing vendor agreements for Agile tools

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Writing user stories as a contract with stakeholders

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Agreeing on sprint commitments with the team

Question 4

Which metaphor best describes the Agile coach's role in team development?

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A gardener creating conditions for growth

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A captain steering the ship

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An architect designing the solution

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A referee enforcing the rules

Question 5

What is the 'coach as instrument' concept in ICP-ACC?

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The coach using their own self-awareness, emotions, and reactions as data in coaching

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Using specific coaching tools and frameworks

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Measuring coaching effectiveness with metrics

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Standardizing coaching techniques across an organization

Question 6

Which of the following best represents a 'coaching question' as opposed to a 'consulting response'?

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'What options do you see?' vs 'Here is what I recommend you do'

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'What Agile framework should we use?' vs 'How will you approach this challenge?'

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'Have you read the Scrum Guide?' vs 'What do you want to explore today?'

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'What is your burn-down rate?' vs 'What is your team capacity?'