Reflection on week 4; ACLab — the perfect mix of every good thing.

It was nice having a break from class this week to focus on my business idea. It was also a busy week because we found our new house and had to sign the agreement :D So excited!

Well, back to the ACLab, I would have to say that I have been neglecting these reflections.

I really enjoyed the presentation and videos created by my classmates and also the Art of Facilitation.

One of the hardest questions which I faced was identifying my dysfunctional impersonation.
Although it is difficult to answer this question, the fact is that I can have any of the dysfunctional personas depending on circumstances.

· Dominating Don

· Workaholic Warren

· Negative Ned

· Cautious Connie

· Analytical Anil

· Snarky Sandra

· Silent Sara

· Passive Aggressive Polly

· Tangent Tom

· Spotlight Sam

· Electronics Eddie

· Late Comer Larry

Although this week we learn about how of offer, get and receive help, to answer to the What kind of help do you prefer to receive?
Unfortunately, I do not have a straightforward answer to this question. In general, I prefer to find solutions to problems myself without receiving help. But depending on the complexity of the subject, I will get guidance if necessary. In such cases, I prefer informal help with collaboration to find a solution.

This week we also reviewed teaching and mentoring skills, which were very interesting as they are essential to be a great coach.
As a teacher, a coach should have the following skills:

· Enjoy communicating your understanding to others.

· Have confidence.

· Have great organisational skills.

· Work effectively in groups.

· Be able to deal with conflict.

· Motivate your students to do their best.

· Empathise with your Students.

· Give feedback.

and as a mentor, a coach should have the following skills:

· Listening Actively. Active listening is the most basic mentoring.

· Building Trust.

· Encouraging.

· Identifying Goals and Current.

· Instructing/Developing Capabilities.

· Providing Corrective Feedback.

· Inspiring.

· Opening Doors.

Now, how to have these skills together and where to use them shows the difference between an experienced and inexperienced agile coach.

I feel that my presentation about the Sprint Review didn’t go well.