After a very pleasant lunch we reviewed the coaching process.
Coaching – Helping someone to find ‘answers’ for themselves.
Alternatively, a more refined definition is provided by the NCSL. Certainly, it’s never a bad thing to review this highly valuable strategy.
Coaching is about unlocking potential in order to maximise performance – it’s about bringing out the best in people. – NCSL
There is a range of documents and support materials on coaching and mentoring @ the NCSL website if you are interested.
The groups outline I felt was worth sharing with a number of delegates sharing poignant comments.
Responsibilities of the Coach
- Quality time in an appropriate environment
- Characteristics
- Coaching – active listeners (non-verbal feedback, affirmation)
- Equitable relationships
- Boundaries
- Confidential
- 2 way traffic, learning together
- Trust and honesty
- Asking the right question
- Stretch and challenge – ‘What other ways could you address that issue.’
- Permit mistakes
- Non-judgemental
Responsibilities of the Participant
- Active participation
- Preparation
- Agenda
- Accept the opportunity to ‘park’ what came before the meeting
- Allow yourself to be coached
Now time to prepare for the Coaching processes as outlined in the course.
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