Subscribe Now | 25 Reasons | YouTube | List of Scenarios | Your Coach | Guarantee | FAQs
It is a known fact that we learn better using Simulation. They (simulations) allow us to step into a specific scenario, experiment with different ‘what if’ scenarios, experiment and test our approach, and eventually optimize our response for the specific scenario.
Simulation is used everywhere! from medical field to defense and space exploration! Simulation is a Low-risk, high reward tool that can be used to train our muscle memory, so when you are in that situation in real-life, you are on auto-pilot. It will feel like ‘you have been there, done that’. You will have no anxiety as you have already practiced that situation and know how to tackle it, you know what your strategy is going to be and you are READY for it.
A fancy term for this is ‘simulation modeling’ that allows us to explore real-life scenarios, experiment with different ‘what if’ scenarios in a safe and low-risk environment.
Introducing ‘Scenario Lab’ !
It is a forum where we discuss a specific scenario, drawn from our real-life experiences as Enterprise Agile Transformation Coach. As part of this discussion, we will learn some new techniques and tools. I will also introduce you to some of the games that can help in that scenario.
We use each scenario as ‘simulation’ where we will step into a specific scenario, work on our response, and strategize on how we would tackle that scenario, and what tools and techniques would be helpful.
We also use this ‘X-wing’ analysis tool to help us in the deep dive! It helps us analyze the scenario quickly and effectively identifying key aspects of the scenario such as the Players involved, the assumptions, anti-patterns, and the behaviors in practice. This leads us to the identification of T3-the tools, techniques, and templates that can help us as we navigate through this scenario and facilitate various conversations
Interested?
Push your ‘gray cells’ and practice how you will handle each scenario.
Learn new tips, techniques, template!
Join our subscription program today and you will be on your way to becoming highly effective and impactful Agile Coach!
'ScenarioLab' for Agile Coach
Twelve monthly payments
What is Scenario Lab subscription program?
This is a subscription program, and the program lasts for 12 months. Participants get one lesson (scenario) drop each ‘sprint’. We follow 2-week sprints and you get a new scenarios every other week, typically on 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. We will be covering about 24 different scenarios in this 12 month program.
These 24 scenarios cover most (90%) of the work you will be doing as an Agile coach and covers most of the challenges you will run into.
We guarantee that this program will make you an impactful & effective agile coach!
Each ‘sprint’ you will get a lesson that contains:
- One real-life scenario
- Audio Lesson explaining scenario analysis using the X-wing tool mentioned above concluding with the strategy that we could use to navigate through the scenario.
- PDF of the scenario and Facilitation guide
- PDF of any related templates, worksheet, and illustration
- Transcript of each lesson [for those who like to read!]
Also included in the package for FREE at no extra charge are:
- Monthly group call with your Agile Coach
- PDF list of all scenarios for agile coach
- Alphabet Soup: the abbreviations and acronyms used in Agile world
- 5 tools you must have as an agile coach
- Membership to monthly scenarioLab discussion
- Membership to our FB group and/or WhatsApp group
Why Join Scenario Lab?
Feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of leading Agile transformations? Want to refine your coaching skills in a safe, supportive environment? ScenarioLab is your key to unlocking confidence and becoming an impactful Agile Coach.
The economic climate might be uncertain, but one thing remains constant: the need for skilled Agile Coaches. With companies constantly seeking ways to optimize and improve, Agile expertise remains a valuable asset. Now is the perfect time to invest in yourself and sharpen your saw! ScenarioLab provides a safe, cost-effective environment to hone your Agile coaching skills, ensuring you’re prepared to thrive in any job market. Don’t wait for the perfect opportunity – create it by becoming an indispensable Agile Coach!
The best way to predict the future is to create it.
– Peter DruckerUnleash Your Inner Agile Coaching Mastermind! Become impactful and Effective Agile Coach, now. Become an Agile Coaching Powerhouse!
Here are 25 reasons why scenarioLab is your ultimate training ground and why you should subscribe right now:
-
Scenario-Specific Solutions: ScenarioLab goes beyond generic coaching advice. We focus on providing targeted solutions for the most common Agile coaching scenarios you’ll likely encounter. This ensures you have a battle plan ready for any situation that arises.
-
Boost Your Coaching Confidence: ScenarioLab empowers you to approach real-world coaching situations with confidence. Through simulations and expert guidance, you’ll develop the skills and strategies needed to navigate any challenge and inspire positive change within teams.
-
Stay Ahead of the Curve: The Agile landscape is constantly evolving. ScenarioLab keeps you updated on the latest trends and best practices by continuously adding new scenarios that reflect the ever-changing world of Agile coaching.
-
Sharpen Your Communication Skills: Effective communication is paramount for successful Agile coaching. ScenarioLab simulations provide opportunities to hone your communication skills, ensuring you can clearly articulate strategies, address concerns, and motivate teams towards achieving Agile goals.
-
Develop Your Coaching Style: ScenarioLab isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” program. It allows you to explore different coaching approaches and discover what works best for you. As you navigate various scenarios, you’ll refine your unique coaching style and become a more impactful leader.
-
Reduce Coaching Anxiety: Step into realistic simulations before ever facing real-world complexities. Experiment with different approaches, identify pitfalls to avoid, and build the muscle memory needed to navigate any coaching situation with ease.
-
Cost-Effective Practice Ground: ScenarioLab offers a low-risk alternative to “on-the-job learning.” Hone your skills without jeopardizing real projects or client relationships. It’s like a training simulator for Agile Coaches!
-
Expert-Led Learning: Our experienced coaches, who have “been there, done that” in Agile transformations, guide your learning journey. Leverage their insights to gain a deeper understanding of common scenarios and effective coaching strategies.
-
Experiential Learning Power: ScenarioLab utilizes a “learn by doing” approach, proven to create long-lasting knowledge. Immerse yourself in simulations and build emotional memory, ensuring you feel prepared and confident when similar situations arise in real life.
-
Build Your Agile Coaching Toolkit: Gain access to a comprehensive library of resources, including worksheets, templates, and facilitator guides. These tools empower you to design and deliver impactful coaching sessions that drive successful Agile adoption.
-
Become an Agile Coaching Powerhouse: ScenarioLab equips you with the knowledge, experience, and resources to tackle any Agile coaching challenge. Emerge from the program as a confident and effective coach, ready to empower teams to achieve their full potential.
-
Access to a Community of Experts: Connect with a vibrant community of Agile professionals through our dedicated WhatsApp channel and LinkedIn group. Learn from their experiences, share best practices, and build a network of valuable connections.
-
Monthly Live ScenarioLab Sessions: Put your skills to the test in live, interactive sessions led by experienced coaches. Receive real-time feedback and refine your approach based on valuable insights from peers and coaches. 9. Subscription Flexibility: ScenarioLab offers a flexible subscription model, allowing you to learn at your own pace.
-
Guaranteed Satisfaction: We are so confident you’ll love ScenarioLab that we offer a satisfaction guarantee. Download our free sample scenario and facilitator guide to experience the program firsthand.
-
Cancel Anytime: We are confident in the value we offer. If ScenarioLab doesn’t meet your expectations, you can cancel your subscription at any time. There’s no risk involved!
-
Continuous Learning: New scenarios are added bi-weekly, ensuring you stay up-to-date with the latest trends and challenges in Agile coaching.
-
Bite-Sized Learning: Our bi-weekly scenario drops provide manageable learning modules that fit seamlessly into your busy schedule. Learn at your own pace, whenever it’s convenient for you.
-
Make it Fun! ScenarioLab incorporates engaging games and activities into each scenario analysis. Foster a collaborative learning environment and make the learning process enjoyable and interactive.
-
Leverage Our Expertise: Why reinvent the wheel? We’ve distilled years of experience leading Agile transformations into actionable resources and coaching strategies. Benefit from our knowledge base and avoid common pitfalls.
-
Ongoing Support: Our coaches are available to answer your questions and provide guidance through email and/or WhatsApp. Never feel lost or alone on your Agile coaching journey.
-
Community Mentorship: The ScenarioLab community fosters a supportive environment where you can learn from your peers and receive valuable mentorship from experienced coaches.
-
Invest in Yourself: ScenarioLab is an investment in your professional development. By honing your Agile coaching skills, you increase your value proposition and open doors to exciting career opportunities.
-
Join a Thriving Community: Become part of a vibrant network of Agile professionals who are passionate about driving successful transformations. Collaborate, share knowledge, and elevate your coaching practice together.
-
Boost Your Credibility: In today’s competitive job market, standing out from the crowd is crucial. A ScenarioLab subscription demonstrates your commitment to professional development and positions you as a highly skilled and proactive Agile Coach. It showcases your dedication to continuous learning and staying ahead of the curve, making you a more attractive candidate for employers seeking top-tier Agile talent.
-
Network with Agile Champions: ScenarioLab fosters a vibrant online community where you can connect with like-minded professionals. Network with experienced Agile Coaches, share best practices, and learn from each other’s successes and challenges. This supportive community provides valuable connections and fosters a collaborative learning environment that extends beyond the specific scenarios offered in the program.
Get Started Today! Don’t wait any longer. Subscribe to ScenarioLab and embark on a journey to becoming an exceptional Agile Coach. Take advantage of our introductory price (limited time offer!) and start building your coaching mastery through experiential learning today!
List of Scenarios
Still not convinced? Want to explore what scenarios we will be covering in this program? I am glad you asked that! Here is a sample of the scenarios.
- What would be your approach?
- What would be your pivotal conversations? With whom?
- What games, tools could you use?
Alex mentions that this team has several issues. He in fact isn't sure if the team gets it as to what agile is. This team has 2 day sprint planning scheduled on their calendar, and they are still struggling in each sprint, even after spending 2 days on planning every sprint.
The team morale is really down. Team members are afraid to speak their minds due to some bad experiences in the past, with a previous Scrum Master, who just resigned from the company. Alex is not sure if the PO is also doing his job properly.
Now that the previous Scrum Master has resigned, Alex is looking at this as an opportunity to make some changes and do the 'course correction'.
He is assigning you as the agile coach for this team. He also wants you to act as a Scrum Master for now, until he finds a full-time scrum master.
Essentially, you are inheriting a troubled team with many challenges (opportunities?).
What do you do? Formulate your strategy, plan that answers...
- What would you do?
- What would be your strategy going into this situation?
- What is wrong here
- What would be your approach
- What would be your pivotal conversations? With whom?
- What games, tools could you use?
The team is charged with maintaining the system with regular enhancements being requested by the user community.
Add to the complexity, the entire team has zero exposure and experience with Agile. They are basically asked by the management to go Agile, and decide to use Scrum.
You are stepping into this team as an Agile Coach. You are new to this team as well as new to this organization.
What do you do? Formulate your strategy, plan that answers..
- What would you do?
- What would be your strategy going into this situation?
- What is wrong here
- What would be your approach
- What would be your pivotal conversations? With whom?
- What games, tools could you use?
What do you do? Is there anything you can do as the brand new agile coach for this team? If yes, what, why, and how. What changes can you affect ? Formulate your strategy, plan that answers...
- What could be the reasons for this toxic environment? How could you affect change?
- What would be your approach?
- What would be your pivotal conversations? With whom?
- What games, tools could you use?
One of the programs under this office is a large initiative, a very critical one for the organization. This program has missed several critical dates, and now the ‘environment’ has become very toxic. Everyone seems to be pulling each other down. You feel, others will throw you in the fire at a moment's notice, at the first available opportunity. Even a small miss in deliverables is magnified and gets to the top very quickly. Often the scrum master of the team (who misses deliverables) gets summoned to the office, demanding explanation.
Is there anything you can do as an agile coach? If yes, what, why, and how.
Formulate your strategy, plan that answers...
- What could be the reasons for this toxic environment? How could you affect change?
- What would be your approach?
- What would be your pivotal conversations? With whom?
- What games, tools could you use?
This team is responsible for supporting multiple existing applications that have been in use by the company for several years. This team is also responsible for enhancements and bug fixes.
The Scrum Master and Product Owner both have been with the company and this team for a while, are highly technical, and know the ins and outs of the applications. They also have good working relationships with stakeholders. With that said, though, both are new to Agile.
PO is so technical that she can in fact tell the team what tables, columns are involved, and often dictates the task level details to developers. SM used to be a developer and had developed a lot of the features in the applications they are supporting now.
In the zeal to please everyone, both PO and SM have a tendency to commit to more than they can chew on. You are taking this team on the Agile Journey.
What do you do? Formulate your strategy, plan that includes answers to..
- What is wrong here?
- What would be your approach?
- What would be your pivotal conversations? With whom?
- What games, tools could you use?
She asks you how things are going; and then she springs an important question: What is this 'scrum and agile' thing? Why should we look into it? You have 2 minutes in the elevator with her. What do you do? How would you respond to her? Formulate your response that includes answers to her questions, as well highlights the benefits of Agile to the organization. Your goal would be to pique her interest so that you can get another longer meeting with her to convince her to start an agile journey in the organization.
The team that you have been given is assembled of individuals who were not on any project at that moment, and most of them are relatively new to the organization. The longest tenure has been 2 years. Though new, the team is excited to get on this journey and have gelled well together as a group. You have taken the team through agile training, done the initial setup activities and are into your fourth sprint with them.
You have a good backing and full support of your Alex, who is the VP of Software Development in the organization. However, there are others who have been in the company for a long time and highly skeptical about this (Agile) approach. They hate the fact that your team (the Scrum Team) is delivering 'half baked' stuff at the end of each two-week period.
Team is getting increasingly frustrated with all the roadblocks they are throwing in their way.
What do you do? Formulate your strategy, plan that answers...
- What is wrong here
- What would be your approach
- What would be your pivotal conversations? With whom?
- What games, tools could you use?
He is very active in attending all the scrum ceremonies, and eager to help. After the team completed a recent Sprint Planning session, Viral reached out to you (the agile coach for this team).
He is specially concerned that two of his resources would not be utilized during the sprint.
These are senior people on the team and he feels that we need to give them work. “I can not let them sit twiddling their thumbs,” he says.
He goes on and gives you a back story also. One of the team members, a senior member, sent a very long email to Viral after the Sprint Planning was done. The title of the email was “Scrum process is broken...” and goes on to complain about various issues that he feels are problems.
He also feels that their (developers) work is not displayed on the scrum board, so it does not matter whether he is working or not.
Viral is concerned that he needs to keep this senior member ‘happy’.
How would you approach this situation? What do you do? Formulate your strategy, plan that answers...
- What is wrong here
- What would be your approach
- How would you set up the team / teams?
- What would be your pivotal conversations? With whom?
- What games, tools could you use?
In this hallway conversation, she was praising your efforts as agile coach of one of her teams, working on a large, strategic initiative. She has 6 teams working on this large program, and she is extremely pleased with the pace at which team Phoenix is completing the feature functionality.
However, she is not happy with the other team's pace (Team Mean-a). She, inherently, starts comparing other teams with your team. She is asking how we can push other teams to increase their velocity so that it is close to yours.
She suggests that once we have accomplished that we want to push teams to increase their velocity by 25%.
What do you do? How would you respond to this hallway conversation? Formulate your strategy, plan that answers...
- What is wrong here
- What would be your approach
- What would be your pivotal conversations? With whom?
- What games, tools could you use?
- What could be the reasons for non-delivery?
- What would be your approach
- What would be your pivotal conversations? With whom?
- What games, tools could you use?
But, they are getting stagnant. They are happy with the ‘status quo’, thinking they are doing very well.
What could you do to spur some growth in the team?
Remember, this is just a sample from the 24 scenarios we will be covering through this program.
We are on stand by for YOUR Success!
When you register for this subscription program, you will have true practitioners to help you and mentor you through your Agile Coaching journey. We have a team of coaches including an ORSC Systems Coach, a Co-active coach, and an Enterprise Agile Coach on standby to help you!
Rest assured that you are in good hands!
Meet your Coach
Nimesh is a Coach, Mentor, Trainer, Author, and an Enterprise Transformation Consultant mentoring organizations in transition to value-driven approaches. He has been a key architect of transformation at various organizations including some of the Fortune 500 companies.
Being pragmatic, to drive transformation at an organization, he often mixes his agile expertise and common sense approach, making it visual with illustrations and drawing so that it creates lasting impact.
Nimesh is ICAgile authorized instructor. He is also a Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC/CSC) from Scrum Alliance and has helped various organizations as well as individuals on their transformation journey.
Nimesh also teaches ICAgile Team Facilitation (ICP-ATF), ICAgile Business Agility Foundations (ICP-BAF), and ICAgile Fundamentals (ICP).
You can get pearls of his agile wisdom by visiting his cyber home at www.nimeshSoni.com or [on YouTube] at @agileCoachingToolbox
Our #1 priority is your satisfaction and happiness. We are confident that you will love this subscription program.
We believe in commitment without strings attached. In an unlikely scenario, for any reason if you are not satisfied, you can cancel your subscription at any time, hassle-free. No fees, no questions asked. You’ll continue to have access to all the benefits until the end of your current billing period.
Your complete satisfaction guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
In the context of agile coaching, it involves hands-on activities, simulations, and real-world scenarios to immerse participants in practical situations relevant to agile methodologies.
This approach enhances learning retention, engagement, and the transfer of knowledge into real-world practice. By directly experiencing agile principles and practices, individuals can better understand and internalize concepts, leading to more effective coaching outcomes.
By engaging in scenarios, participants can apply agile principles and practices in a risk-free setting, allowing for experimentation, problem-solving, and skill development.
Scenarios foster active learning, collaboration, and critical thinking, enabling participants to gain practical experience and insights that can be directly applied to their work as agile practitioners and coaches.
Various types of scenarios can be used in agile coaching sessions, tailored to specific learning objectives and participant needs.
These may include role-playing exercises, simulation games, case studies, and interactive workshops. Role-playing scenarios might involve simulating team interactions, conflict resolution, or stakeholder engagement.
Simulation games could replicate sprint planning, retrospectives, or product backlog refinement sessions.
Case studies might present real-world agile implementation challenges for analysis and discussion.
Interactive workshops may involve collaborative problem-solving activities or scenario-based learning journeys.
You can review and download all 24 scenarios that we will use in this subscription program.
These may include improved team collaboration and communication skills, enhanced problem-solving and decision-making abilities, increased adaptability to change, and accelerated learning and knowledge transfer.
Participants are likely to gain a deeper understanding of agile principles and practices, leading to higher-quality project outcomes, increased stakeholder satisfaction, and a more resilient and agile organizational culture.
Firstly, assess the specific learning needs and objectives of the participants and identify areas where experiential learning can complement existing coaching practices.
Next, design scenarios that align with these objectives, ensuring they are relevant, engaging, and reflective of real-world challenges. Provide adequate resources, guidance, and support for facilitators and participants to effectively engage with scenarios.
Finally, incorporate reflection and feedback mechanisms to consolidate learning and encourage continuous improvement. Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the experiential learning approach and adjust as needed to optimize coaching outcomes.
We believe in commitment without strings attached. In an unlikely scenario, for any reason if you are not satisfied, you can cancel your subscription at any time, hassle-free. No fees, no questions asked. You’ll continue to have access to all the benefits until the end of your current billing period.
For earning SEUs (Scrum Education Units) from Scrum Alliance, the category you could potentially put this into is "Learning" or "Scrum Alliance User Group Events."
The activity of attending or participating in experiential learning sessions with scenarios for agile coaching could be considered as a learning opportunity that contributes to your professional development as a Scrum practitioner or Agile coach.
However, it's always a good idea to review the specific guidelines provided by Scrum Alliance regarding SEU categories and to ensure that the activity aligns with their criteria for earning SEUs.
Read more on SEUs here
For earning PDUs (Professional Development Units) from the Project Management Institute (PMI), the category you could potentially put this into is "Education."
Under PMI's Talent Triangle framework, education activities are divided into three categories: Technical Project Management, Leadership, and Strategic and Business Management. The experiential learning sessions with scenarios for agile coaching would likely fall under the "Leadership" category.
Participants will gain a deep understanding of agile coaching, enhanced problem-solving abilities, and improved communication and collaboration skills. This knowledge can be immediately utilized to improve team performance, facilitate agile ceremonies more effectively, and navigate complex agile environments with confidence.
Additionally, the experiential learning approach prepares participants for success in pursuing other agile certifications by providing them with a solid foundation of experiential knowledge and practical experience.
The insights gained from our sessions will serve as a strong complement to formal certification programs, enriching participants' overall professional development journey.
You can reach us via email at nimesh@nimeshSoni.com
Send us any additional questions that you might have and we will be happy to answer them right away.
Got further questions? Just reach out to us. We are here to help!