ICP ICP Agile Coaching Foundations & Mindset

Question 1

What is the primary stance of an Agile coach according to ICP-ACC competencies?

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Holding a coaching mindset that believes individuals have the answers within them

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Directing the team with expert advice

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Managing project timelines and deliverables

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Training teams on Scrum ceremonies

Question 2

Which ICF core competency describes the coach being fully present and engaged during a session?

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Presence

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Active Listening

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Direct Communication

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Establishing Trust

Question 3

What distinguishes coaching from mentoring in the Agile context?

Accepted Answer

Coaching draws answers from the coachee; mentoring shares the mentor's experience

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Coaching provides answers; mentoring asks questions

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Coaching is for individuals; mentoring is for teams

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Coaching focuses on technical skills; mentoring focuses on soft skills

Question 4

The Agile Coaching Growth Wheel primarily helps coaches assess what?

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Their own coaching competencies across multiple domains

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Team velocity and sprint capacity

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Organizational readiness for Agile transformation

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Individual team member performance

Question 5

What does 'holding the space' mean in an Agile coaching context?

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Creating a safe, non-judgmental environment for the coachee to explore

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Scheduling and managing meeting rooms

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Maintaining the team's physical workspace

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Protecting the team from external interruptions

Question 6

Which principle best describes the ICP-ACC coaching agreement?

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A mutual understanding of the coaching relationship, goals, and boundaries

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A formal contract outlining deliverables and timelines

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A performance improvement plan for the team

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An organizational change management document