Turning Conflict into Collaboration, An Agile Coach’s Hard-earned lesson | Avipaul Bhandari

Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenches

Avipaul Bhandari: Turning Conflict into Collaboration, An Agile Coach’s Hard-earned lesson

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In this episode, Avipaul shares a deeply personal failure story as an Agile coach. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, he clashed with a condescending product director. This tension escalated until a senior leader intervened, prompting Avipaul to change his approach. Discover how understanding the director’s perspective and focusing on what the organization needed at the time helped Avipaul overcome anger and frustration. In this episode we also explore the crucial lessons that Avipaul learned about aligning personal values with professional interactions.

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About Avipaul Bhandari

Avipaul is a seasoned Agile Coach with extensive experience helping teams and organizations implement Agile practices effectively. His expertise spans various domains, and he is passionate about fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

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