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From Coaching Courts to Agile Leadership with Darian Riley

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In this episode of The Agile Coach Podcast, we sit down with Darian Riley, a former Division I basketball coach turned agile leader, who shares his inspiring journey from the sports world to guiding teams in major organizations. Darian opens up about how his coaching background naturally translated into agile leadership, emphasizing servant leadership, team building, and fostering high-performing, self-organizing teams.

They dive deep into topics like transitioning careers, empowering teams to deliver business value without feeling overwhelmed, and navigating the challenges of scaling agile practices across organizations. Darian also shares his insights on leveraging AI in agile workflows and how Scrum Masters can evolve their roles to contribute to product strategy and organizational innovation.

Key Takeaways:

Darian’s Transition from Coaching Basketball to Agile Leadership: How coaching skills like mentoring and team building naturally transferred to agile practices.

Empowering Teams: Strategies for helping teams focus on business value while avoiding overwhelm.

Upskilling Through Pair Programming: How senior team members can mentor others effectively.

AI in Agile: Practical ways to integrate AI into agile workflows for efficiency and collaboration.

Scrum Master Evolution: Moving beyond facilitation to contribute to product strategy and innovation.

Creating Wins: Small shifts like transitioning from Scrum to Kanban for better team alignment.

Advice for New Agile Leaders: Building relationships through one-on-ones and understanding the technical and human sides of teamwork.

 

Connect with Darian:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darian-riley-b1915349/

 

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to Darian & his background

02:00 - Transitioning from coaching basketball to agile leadership

05:00 - Empowering teams to focus on business value without overwhelm

10:00 - Pair programming and strategies for upskilling teams

15:00 - Coaching teams on ownership and continuous improvement

20:00 - Leveraging AI in agile workflows for efficiency

25:00 - Aligning with leadership goals as a Scrum Master

30:00 - Evolving the Scrum Master role to influence product strategy

40:00 - Creating wins through small shifts in team practices

50:00 - Final thoughts & Darian’s reflections on his career journey

 

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