Geoff and Paul discuss “powerful questioning” in agile coaching and introduce a practice technique called Hot Seat Questions. They note the term “powerful questions” is often overused and shouldn’t be forced, but good questions can help shift thinking and open up new solutions. In the exercise, a group designates a “hot seat” where one person shares a coaching scenario for 30–60 seconds; each listener then asks one question that the hot-seat person does not answer, but instead gives feedback on the question’s impact (e.g., “That question was powerful because…” or “It could have been more powerful if…”). They emphasise psychological safety, letting go of the need to know, avoiding leading or rambling questions, and noticing nonverbal cues. They end with a brief example and mention downloadable guidance and a request for reviews.

Downloadable content: www.inspectandadapt.com/podcasts/ep13-hot-seat-questions

00:00 Welcome and Catch Up

01:06 What Makes Questions Powerful

03:57 Hot Seat Questions Overview

04:58 How to Run the Exercise

07:51 What Powerful Looks Like

09:22 Safety and Letting Go

11:13 Feedback Structure and Observations

12:35 Common Question Traps

15:05 Live Hot Seat Demo

19:19 Wrap Up and Resources

In this episode of the Agile Skills Library, hosts Paul Goddard and Geoff Watts introduce their audience to the 3D Team Dynamics model. They delve into the origin and application of this technique, which helps in assessing and improving team behaviours. The model categorises behaviours into developing, detailing, and disruptive actions, with subcategories for each. The hosts also discuss the concept of a team heat map, which tracks physical movement and airtime distribution within a team. Throughout the episode, they encourage listeners to try out these techniques and provide downloadable content for practical use.

Downloadable content:

https://www.agilify.co.uk/resources/the-agile-skills-library/ep12-exploring-the-3d-team-dynamics-model/

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:35 Introducing 3D Team Dynamics

02:23 Developing Actions in Team Dynamics

05:42 Detailing Actions in Team Dynamics

08:47 Disruptive Behaviours in Team Dynamics

11:56 Using the 3D Team Dynamics Data

17:51 Team Heat Map: The Fourth Dimension

21:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of the Agile Skills Podcast, hosts Geoff Watts and Paul Goddard introduce a valuable tool they call the 'coaching equation for coaching change.' This equation helps coaches and individuals effectively implement desired changes by balancing benefits, costs, and the probability of success. They discuss the importance of internalising the benefits, acknowledging costs, and strategies to increase the likelihood of success. The episode also includes practical examples and emphasizes the emotional aspects of motivation. A downloadable canvas is provided to help practitioners put the technique into practice.

Downloadable Content:

www.inspectandadapt.com/podcasts/ep11-the-change-equation

00:00 Introduction to the Agile Skills Library

00:29 Welcome Back to the Agile Skills Podcast

00:39 Introducing the Coaching Equation

04:24 Understanding the Benefits of Change

09:01 Identifying the Costs of Change

13:46 Probability of Success in Change

16:01 Increasing Your Chances of Success

24:02 Conclusion and Next Steps