Difficulty in Managing Team Resistance to Agile Practices. Use Coaching to Address differences
How Leadership Support Can Make or Break Agile Adoption
Hi, I’m John McFadyen, and in this video, we’re tackling a common yet often overlooked source of resistance when introducing Agile: **a lack of senior leadership support**.
It’s a scenario many of us face. You’re tasked with implementing Agile, but the leaders who initiated the change aren’t actively involved. They’ve told you to “do Agile,” but they don’t see themselves as part of the transformation. This disconnect creates bottlenecks, roadblocks, and resistance—not just from your team, but from the wider organization.
Here’s what we’ll explore:
*Why leadership engagement is critical* for Agile success.
*How disengaged leadership creates resistance* throughout the system.
*Strategies to involve leaders* in driving the change.
*How leadership can support teams* by removing obstacles and creating safe environments for experimentation.
Agile transformation isn’t just about the team—it’s about the entire system, including leadership. By helping leaders see their role in the change, you can foster collaboration, alignment, and genuine progress.
If you’re a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or leader working on an Agile transformation, this video will provide practical insights to help you succeed.
*Chapters:*
1. 00:00 Identifying leadership as a source of resistance
2. 00:20 Why leadership engagement is essential
3. 00:40 How to collaborate with leaders to drive change
4. 01:10 Creating a safe space for teams to experiment
*What You’ll Learn:*
The impact of disengaged leadership on Agile adoption.
How to involve leaders in driving organizational change.
Practical ways leadership can support Agile teams.
Why addressing the wider system is critical for overcoming resistance.
*Who This Is For:*
Scrum Masters struggling with organizational resistance.
Agile Coaches working to align teams and leadership.
Leaders seeking to support Agile transformations effectively.
Ready to bridge the gap between leadership and Agile teams? Visit *[www.growingscrummasters.com](http://www.growingscrummasters.com)* for expert training, resources, and support to help you lead successful Agile transformations.
Let’s align leadership and teams for lasting change—together.
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