References

Developing Great Agile Coaches, by Lyssa Adkins and Michael Spayd: https://www.agil8.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Agile-Coaching-Competencies-whitepaper-part-one.pdf 


Self-Mastery 

  • Jon Kabat-Zinn. Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment—And Your Life, (2012).
  • Barry O’Reilly. Unlearn: Let Go of Past Success to Achieve Extraordinary Results, (2018).
  • BJ Fogg. Tiny Habits: The Small Changes that Change Everything, (2019).
  • James Clear. Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits * Break Bad Ones, (2018).
  • Kim Scott. Radical Candor: Be a Kick-ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity, (Revised edition: 2019).
  • Martin Seligman. Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being, (2011).
  • Andy Crouch. Strong and Weak: Embracing a Life of Love, Risk and True Flourishing, (2016).
  • Daniel Goleman. Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ, (1995).
  • Brene Brown.  Atlas of the Heart, (2021).
  • Cedar Barstow.  Right Use of Power: the Heart of Ethics, (2006).


Agile/Lean Practitioner


Agile/Lean Mindset

  • The Agile Manifesto for Software Development – https://agilemanifesto.org/.
  • Mary & Tom Poppendieck. Lean Software Development – An Agile Toolkit, (2003).
  • Mary & Tom Poppendieck. Implementing Lean Software Development – From Concept to Cash, (2006).
  • Mary & Tom Poppendieck. Leading Lean Software Development – Results are Not the Point, (2009).
  • Mary & Tom Poppendieck. The Lean Mindset: Ask the Right Questions, (2013).
  • Gene Kim. The Phoenix Project: A Novel about IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win, (2018).
  • Gene Kim. The Unicorn Project: A Novel about Developers, Digital Disruption, and Thriving in the Age of Data (2019).
  • John Turner. Thurlow, Nigel. Rivera, Brian. The Flow System: The Evolution of Agile and Lean Thinking in an Age of Complexity, (2020)
  • Taiichi Ohno. Toyota Production System: Beyond Large-Scale Production, (1999).


Frameworks and Practices

  • Kent Beck. Extreme Programming Explained – Embrace Change (2’nd edition, 2004).
  • David Thomas, Andrew Hunt. The Pragmatic Programmer: your journey to mastery, 20th Anniversary Edition (2019).
  • Read the Scrum Guide. Better yet, contrast the pre-2017, 2017, and 2020 Scrum Guide editions to see how it has evolved over time. https://scrumguides.org/ 
  • Henrik Kniberg. Scrum and XP from the Trenches – How we do Scrum (2007, 2015)
  • Jim Coplien. Organizational Patterns of Agile Software Development, (2004)
  • David J Anderson. Kanban: Successful Evolutionary Change for Your Technology Business, (2013).


Facilitating

  • Marsha Acker. The Art & Science of Facilitation: How to Lead Effective Collaboration with Agile Teams, (2021).
  • Sam Kaner. Facilitator’s Guide to Participatory Decision-Making, (3’rd Edition, 2014).
  • Jean Tabaka. Collaboration Explained – Facilitation Skills for Software Project Leaders, (2006).
  • Dee Kelsey, Pam Plumb. Great Meetings!: Great Results. (2’nd Edition, 2004)
  • Dave Gray, Sunni Brown, and James Macanufo. Gamestorming – A Playbook for Innovators, Rulebreakers, and Changemakers, (2010).
  • Christopher Avery. The Responsibility Process – Unlocking Your Natural Ability to Live and Lead with Power, (2016).
  • Amy C. Edmondson. The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth, (2018).
  • Dr. Mark Smutny. Thrive: The Facilitators Guide to Radically Inclusive Meetings, (2019).
  • Cara Turner. “What is Agile Facilitation?” – source: https://facilitatingagility.com/2012/03/05/what-is-agile-facilitation/, (2012).


Coaching

  • Henry Kimsey-House and Karen Kimsey-House. Co-Active Coaching: The proven framework for transformative conversations at work and life, (4th edition, 2018).
  • John Whitmore. Coaching for performance: GROWing human potential and purpose: the principles and practice of coaching and leadership, 4th Edition (2009).
  • Doug Silsbee. Presence-Based Coaching – Cultivating Self-Generative Leaders Through Mind, Body, and Heart, (2008).
  • Doug Silsbee. The Mindful Coach: Seven Roles for Facilitating Leader Development, (2010) Coaching Attitude.
  • The International Coaching Federation, ICF Core Competencies and the Ethics.
  • Megan Jo Wilson. Who The F*ck Am I To Be a Coach?!: A Warrior’s Guide to Building a Wildly Successful Coaching Business from the Inside Out, (2017).
  • Sara Orem, Jacqueline Binkert, and Ann Clancy. Appreciative Coaching: A Positive Process for Change, (2007).
  • Martin Seligman. Authentic happiness: Using the new positive psychology to realize your potential for deep fulfillment, (2003).
  • Robert Biswas-Diener. Practicing Positive Psychology Coaching: Assessment, Activities and Strategies for Success, (2010).
  • Edgar H. Schein and Peter A. Schein. Humble Inquiry – The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling (2’nd edition, 2021).
  • Lyssa Adkins’. Coaching Agile Teams: A Companion for Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, and Project Managers in Transition, (2010).
  • Nancy Kline. Time to Think (1999).
  • Kim Morgan, Geoff Watts. The Coaches Casebook: Mastering the Twelve Traits That Trap Us (2015).
  • Damon Poole, Gillian Lee. Professional Coaching for Agilists – Accelerating Agile Adoption, (2021).
  • Douglas Squirrel, Jeffrey Fredrick. Agile Conversations – Transform Your Conversations, Transform Your Culture, (2020).
  • Niall McShane. Responsive Agile Coaching – How to Accelerate Your Coaching Outcomes with Meaningful Conversations, (2020).
  • John Leary-Joyce, Hilary Lines. Systemic Team Coaching (2018)
  • John Wittington. Systemic Coaching and Constellations: The Principles, Practices, and Application for Individuals, Teams, and Groups, (3’rd edition, 2020).
  • Peter Hawkins, Eve Turner. Systemic Coaching: Delivering Value Beyond the Individual, (2019).


Guiding Learning

  • Peter Senge. The Dance of Change: The challenges to sustaining momentum in a learning organization, (2014).
  • Emily Webber. Building Successful Communities of Practice – Discover How Connecting People Makes Better Organizations, (2016).
  • Dion Stewart, Joel Tosi. Creating Your Dojo: Upskill Your Organization for Digital Evolution, (2019). 
  • Brandy Agerbeck. The Idea Shapers – The power of putting your thinking into your own hands, (2016).
  • David Sibbet. Visual Meetings – How Graphics, Sticky Notes, & Idea Mapping can Transform Group Productivity, (2010).
  • Andy Hunt. Pragmatic Thinking and Learning: Refactor your Wetware, (2008).
  • Henri Lipmanowicz, Keith McCandless, The Surprising Power of Liberating Structures: Simple Rules to Unleash a Culture of Innovation, (2014).
  • Lois Zachery. Creating a Mentoring Culture: The Organization’s Guide, (2011).
  • Lois Zachary, Lory Fischler. Starting Strong – A Mentoring Fable, (2014).
  • Lois Zachery. The Mentor’s Guide: Facilitating Effective Learning Relationships. (2’nd edition, 2011).
  • Sharon Bowman. Training from the Back of the Room!: 65 Ways to Step Aside and Let Them Learn, (2008).
  • Sharon Bowman. Using Brain Science to Make Training Stick, (2010).
  • Jacqueline Lloyd Smith, Denise Meyerson. Strategic Play – The Creative Facilitator’s Guide, (2015).
  • Jacqueline Lloyd Smith, Denise Meyerson. Strategic Play – What the Duck!, (2017).
  • Sean Blair. SeriousWork – How to Facilitate Meetings & Workshops Using the Lego Serious Play Method, (2016). 
  • Sean Blair. SeriousWork – the Lego Serious Play Methods – 44 Facilitation Techniques, (2020)
  • Sean Blair. How to Facilitate the Lego Serious Play Method Online, (2020)


Advising

  • Gerald Weinberg. The Secrets of Consulting: A Guide to Giving and Getting Advice Successfully, (1986). 
  • Gerald Weinberg. More Secrets of Consulting: The Consultants Tool kit, (2001).
  • Peter Block. Flawless Consulting: A Guide to Getting Your Expertise Used, (3’rd edition. 2011)
  • Edgar H. Schein’s. Humble Consulting: How to Provide Real Help Faster, (2016).
  • Jason Little. Lean Change Management: Innovative practices for managing organizational change, (2014).
  • Jason Little. Change Agility: A guide to help you think about change management differently, (2020).
  • Kim Scott. Radical Candor: Be a Kick-ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity, (Revised edition: 2019).
  • Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, et al. Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High, (Third Edition: 2021).
  • Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, et al. Crucial Confrontations: Tools for Resolving Broken Promises, Violated Expectations, and Bad Behavior, (2004).
  • Ian Day and John Blakey. Challenging Coaching: Going Beyond Traditional Coaching to Face the FACTS, (2012).


Leading

  • Co-Active Leadership Model: https://learn.coactive.com/your-leadership-approach. 
  • Brené Brown. Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone, (2017).
  • Brené Brown. Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts., (2018).
  • Karen & Henry Kimsey-House. Co-Active Leadership, Second Edition: Five Ways to Lead, (2021).
  • Steve Denning.The Age of Agile: How Smart Companies Are Transforming the Way Work Gets Done, (2018).
  • Peter Senge. The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of the Learning Organization, (2010). 
  • David Marquette. Turn This Ship Around: A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders, (2013).
  • David Marquette. Leadership is Language: The Hidden Power of What You Say—and What You Don’t, (2020).
  • Gerald Weinberg. Becoming a Change Artist – Quality Software Book #7, (2011)
  • Robert R. Shallenberger, Steve Shallenberger. Start with the Vision: Six Steps to Effectively Plan, Create Solutions, and Take Action, (2020).
  • Robert R. Shallenberger, Steve Shallenberger. Do What Matters Most: Lead with a Vision, Manage with a Plan, and Prioritize Your Time, (2021).
  • Patrick Lencioni. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, (2002).
  • Stephen A. Josephs, William B. Joiner. Leadership Agility: 5 Levels of Mastery for Anticipating and Initiating Change, (2007).
  • Robert J. Anderson, William A. Adams, et al. Mastering Leadership – An Integrated Framework for Breakthrough Performance and Extraordinary Business Results, (2015)
  •  Tim Clark. The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety: Defining the Path to Inclusion and Innovation, (2020).
  • Anjali Leon. Principles of Agile Leaderships: https://www.ppl-coach.com/post/principles-of-agile-leadership. 2020.
  • Esther Derby. 7 Rules for Positive, Productive Change: Micro Shifts, Macro Results. 2019


Serving

  • Robert Greenleaf. Servant Leadership 25th Anniversary Edition: A journey into the Nature of Legitimate Power & Greatness, (2002).


Serving the Team

  • Lisa Crispin, Janet Gregory. Agile Testing: A Practical Guide for Testers and Agile Teams (2009).
  • Diana Larsen, Ainsley Nies. Liftoff – Start and Sustain Successful Agile Teams, (2016).
  • Jurgen Appelo. Management 3.0: Leading Agile Developers, Developing Agile Leaders, (2010).
  • Esther Derby, Diana Larsen. Agile Retrospectives: Making Good Teams Great, (2006).
  • Heidi Helfand. Dynamic Reteaming: The Art and Wisdom of Changing Teams, (2nd edition, 2020). 
  • Richard Hackman. Leading Teams: Setting the Stage for Great Performances, (2002).
  • Richard Hackman. Collaborative Intelligence: Using Teams to Solve Hard Problems, (2011). 
  • Glenda Eoyang. Conditions for Self-organizing in Human Systems, (2002).
  • Daniel Pink. Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, (2009).
  • Patrick Lencioni. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable, (2002). 


Serving The Business

  • Robert Galen. Scrum Product Ownership: Navigating the Forest AND the Trees, (2019)
  • Eric Ries. The Lean Startup – How Today’s Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses, (2011).
  • Eric Ries. The Startup Way: How Modern Companies Use Entrepreneurial Management to Transform Culture and Drive Long-Term Growth, (2017).
  • Jeff Gothelf, Josh Seiden. Lean UX: Designing Great Product with Agile Teams, (2016). 
  • Marty Cagan. INSPIRED: How to Create Tech Products Customers Love, (2017).
  • Marty Cagan. EMPOWERED: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Products, (2020)
  • Roman Pichler. Strategize: Product Strategy and Product Roadmap Practices for the Digital Age, (2016).
  • Melissa Perri. Escaping the Build Trap: How Effective Product Management Creates Real Value, (2018).
  • Jeff Patton. User Story Mapping: Discover the Whole Story, Build the Right Product, (2014).
  • Geoff Watts. Product Mastery: From Good to Great Product Mastery, (2017).
  • Roman Pichler. Agile Product Management with Scrum: Creating Products That Customers Love, (2010).
  • Mik Kersten. Project to Product: How to Survive and Thrive in The Agile of Digital Disruption with the Flow Framework, (2018).
  • Chris Lukassen. The Product Samurai: A Product Manager’s Guide to Continuous Innovation, (2019).


Transforming

  • The Business Agility Institute https://businessagility.institute/ 
  • Frederic Laloux. Reinventing Organizations: A Guide to Creating Organizations Inspired by the Next Stage of Human Consciousness, (2014).
  • Aaron Dignan. Brave New Work (2019).
  • Michael Spayd and Michelle Madore. Agile Transformation: Using the Integral Agile Transformation Framework to Think and Lead Differently, (2020).
  • Matthew Skelton, Manual Pais. Team Topologies – Organizing Business and Technology Teams for Fast Flow, (2019).
  • Stephanie Johnson Inclusify: The Power of Uniqueness and Belonging to Build Innovative Teams, (2020)
  • Daniel Mezick. The Culture Game – Tools for the Agile Manager, (2012)
  • Daniel Mezick. The Open Space Agility Handbook, (2015)
  • Daniel Mezick, Mark Sheffield. Inviting Leadership: Invitation-Based Change in the New World of Work, (2018).
  • Dave Logan, John King, and Haley Fischer-Wright. Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization, (2012).
  • Em Campbell-Pretty. Tribal Unity: Getting from Teams to Tribes by Creating a One Team Culture, (2016).
  • Pamela Meyer. Agility Shift: Creating Agile and Effective Leaders, Teams, and Organizations, (2016).
  • Patrick Lencioni. The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else in Business, (2012).
  • Darrell Rigby, Sarah Elk, and Steve Berez. Doing Agile Right: Transformation Without Chaos, (2020).
  • Mike Burrows. Right to Left: The digital leader’s guide to Lean and Agile, (2019).
  • Richard Sheridan. Joy, Inc.: How We Built a Workplace People Love, (2013).
  • Richard Sheridan. Chief Joy Officer: How Great Leaders Elevate Human Energy and Eliminate Fear, (2018).