How To Coach Management to Support Agile Teams | Mike Bowler
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Mike Bowler: How To Coach Management to Support Agile Teams  Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this episode, Mike Bowler shares his philosophy that “failure is simply feedback,” emphasizing the challenges of maintaining team cohesion after stepping away. He shares how management often unintentionally disrupts Agile progress by disbanding teams or reverting to old practices. Mike identifies a key anti-pattern: breaking teams down due to a lack of understanding from leadership. He underscores the importance of coaching management to support Agile work and provides actionable tips, such as helping teams secure autonomy and applying the same coaching techniques used with teams to management.  Self-reflection Question: How can you support management to reinforce team autonomy? [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends] 🔥In the ruthless world of fintech, success isn’t just about innovation—it’s about coaching!🔥 Angela thought she was just there to coach a team. But now, she’s caught in the middle of a corporate espionage drama that could make or break the future of digital banking. Can she help the team regain their mojo and outwit their rivals, or will the competition crush their ambitions? As alliances shift and the pressure builds, one thing becomes clear: this isn’t just about the product—it’s about the people. 🚨 Will Angela’s coaching be enough? Find out in Shift: From Product to People—the gripping story of high-stakes innovation and corporate intrigue. Buy Now on Amazon [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends] About Mike Bowler  Mike Bowler is a seasoned Agile coach and trainer with 25 years of experience. He specializes in technical practices, workflow optimization, leadership coaching, and the neuroscience of human behavior. Mike's expertise includes guiding teams in technical execution and fostering psychological safety.  You can link with Mike Bowler on LinkedIn.
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