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Going by small Experiments
This article discusses coaching for quick experiments, reflection, and adapting accordingly.
7 min read


How to Coach a Coach
As a 2nd coach we tend to give feedback only. Shouldn't we be coaching as well? Isn’t that what 2nd Coach means? Coach the Coach.
10 min read


Making Smaller Steps - Part 2
Ever struggled with the next step being too big and taking lots of time? Get tips how to coach in this situation.
9 min read


Making Smaller Steps Part 1/2
Ever struggled with the next step being too big and taking lots of time until we can see what it does? Tips how to coach for smaller steps.
10 min read


How to give better Feedback - Part 2
Feedback should be evaluated not by how sophisticated it is, but if and how well it is turned into action.
9 min read


How to give better Feedback
Tips for the Kata Coach | Episode 21 | This article discusses how to give better feedback as a 2nd Coach.
6 min read


How to take Deliberate Steps
TIPS FOR THE KATA COACH | This article discusses tips for helpful coaching to take deliberate, small, and quick steps.
5 min read


How to coach for better solutions
Ever felt stuck when trying to come up with a solution? That's pretty natural.The way out is counter-intuitive but read for yourself.
7 min read


The Multi-Tool for the Kata Coach
A Multi-Tool for the Kata Coach: How to boost the the effect of the 5 Coaching Kata starter questions with a simple to use trick.
11 min read


Quantum Mechanics for Coaching
This world of quantum mechanics is far away from everyday life that we usually don't think about it. But maybe we should when coaching.
6 min read


Kata Dojo: News from the World Tour
Last month some of the best Kata Coaches in the USA and Canada teamed up throughout four Kata Coach Dojo events. Find out what happend.
3 min read


Decoding a Great Coaching Cycle
This article analyzes one of Denise's coaching cycles to discuss some general tips and deepening questions for the coach.
7 min read


If we don't know, ZOOM IN.
This article discusses deepening questions for the Coach to help the Improver clarify their thinking.
5 min read


Pst...I don’t know, but don't tell anybody.
This article discusses deepening questions for the Coach to help the Improver clarify their thinking.
7 min read


The Kata Cycle Part 2 — Go West
This article discusses how referencing the Kata Cycle can help the coach and how to evaluate the expectation regarding an experiment.
7 min read


Coaching with the Kata Cycle
This article discusses a method the Coach can use to evaluate the Improvers methodical approach.
6 min read


The Fortune Teller's Crystal Ball
This article discusses how the Coach can know in advance what the next step and a suitable expectation should be.
4 min read


The 3 Types of Experiment
This article discusses a general approach to solving problems with three types of experiments.
4 min read


Cleaning up the Experimenting Record
This article discusses making faster progress by distinguishing between two types of obstacles.
3 min read
7 Points For A Good Target Condition
This article discusses a helpful checklist for defining a good Target Condition.
4 min read
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