Esther Derby

Esther Derby is one of the rare breed of consultant who blends expertise on technical issues, managerial issues and people issues, and takes a systemic view of organizational challenges. She is well known for her work in helping teams grow to new levels of productivity.

Management coaching, Scrum implementation, retrospectives, and project assessments are four of Esther’s key practices that serve as effective tools to start team transformation.

Recognized as one of the world’s leaders in retrospectives, she often receives requests to work with struggling teams. Esther also coaches technical people who are making the transition to management.

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“I believe that most people want to do a good job. And when faced with tough situations at work, most people choose the best alternative they know. Sometimes people don’t (yet) have effective options. I see my job as helping individuals, teams, and organizations expand their available alternatives and make choices that result in productive work environments.”

Esther Derby