Agile Coach: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Agile coaches often help teams cut big jobs into small pieces, so each piece can be finished and shared quickly.
Through history
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Long ago
People who worked on software began trying new ways to plan together. They wanted teams to talk often and change plans when they learned something new.
Tools of the trade
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Sticky Notes
Coaches stick colorful notes on a wall or board. Each note is a task, so everyone can see what is done, what is next, and what is stuck.
A day in the job
- MorningThe coach joins the team for a quick, friendly check-in. Everyone shares what they did yesterday, what they will do today, and any problems.
Words to know
- Sprint
- A sprint is a short stretch of work, like one or two weeks, where a team finishes a small part of a big project together.
Quiz time
Agile coaches help teams talk and plan together.
An Agile coach only works with teams that build video games.