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what_kind_of_questions_should_we_ask_if_we_are_hiring_a_coach [2021/09/10 05:55] – Added to lead question hanswhat_kind_of_questions_should_we_ask_if_we_are_hiring_a_coach [2021/09/21 09:03] (current) – Adjust book reading question. hans
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 Probably the easiest question to get started with is: Probably the easiest question to get started with is:
  
-  * “Describe a coaching situation where you were the coach and where the problem to be addressed was particularly difficult. What was the context, and what did you do, and what was the result?” Looking for a deep dive into a discussion with lots of details. If people skimp here perhaps it is because they don’t really have the level of experience needed.+  * “Describe a coaching situation where you were the coach and where the problem to be addressed was particularly difficult. What was the context, what did you do, and what was the result?” Looking for a deep dive into a discussion with lots of details. If people skimp here perhaps it is because they don’t really have the level of experience needed. Also would like to see some enthusiasm in the discussion.
  
 Here are some more specific questions that I have used to start that discussion: Here are some more specific questions that I have used to start that discussion:
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   * "You are coaching a Team's initial retrospective. What format does the retrospective take? What things are you looking to do while you are facilitating this ceremony?" Looking for something more than "what went well", "what didn't go well" type discussion and something more along the lines of [[:how_do_we_run_our_first_sprint_retrospective|How do we run our first retrospective]] (in other words, making sure that we don't go straight into "solution mode" and take time to understand the problem) using tools like "Cause-Effect" diagrams if warrented. Also looking for awareness that Scrum Master should be doing this and so part of this facilitation is to ensure also mentoring the Scrum Master.   * "You are coaching a Team's initial retrospective. What format does the retrospective take? What things are you looking to do while you are facilitating this ceremony?" Looking for something more than "what went well", "what didn't go well" type discussion and something more along the lines of [[:how_do_we_run_our_first_sprint_retrospective|How do we run our first retrospective]] (in other words, making sure that we don't go straight into "solution mode" and take time to understand the problem) using tools like "Cause-Effect" diagrams if warrented. Also looking for awareness that Scrum Master should be doing this and so part of this facilitation is to ensure also mentoring the Scrum Master.
   * ”You are Coaching in a multi-team situation and you have just completed their first joint planning event (ala PI Planning or Big Room Planning) which was regarded as successful for all concerned. What kinds of things are you looking for as a coach?” Looking for something beyond “help facilitate key collaboration ceremonies” to more focus on execution of the work (eg help get first feature / objective delivered to get into the habit), and preparation for the next joint planning event, retrospective, etc.   * ”You are Coaching in a multi-team situation and you have just completed their first joint planning event (ala PI Planning or Big Room Planning) which was regarded as successful for all concerned. What kinds of things are you looking for as a coach?” Looking for something beyond “help facilitate key collaboration ceremonies” to more focus on execution of the work (eg help get first feature / objective delivered to get into the habit), and preparation for the next joint planning event, retrospective, etc.
-  * Bonus question: “What was the last book you read?” Coaches need to be constantly learning. Books, blogs, etc are an indicator of this.+  * Bonus question: “Describe something that you have learned recently that you have been able to use in your practice but which did not come directly from a traditional (e.g. Scrum) framework?” Looking to see wider curiosity into lean and agile and for need to be constantly learning. 
 +    * This is a better question than “What was the last book you read?” Coaches need to be constantly learning sure and books, blogs, etc are an indicator of this. But not everyone learns this way.
  
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