April 2014
Beginner
32 pages
40m
English
The Formal Coaching Process

Coaching is particularly effective when your direct reports have received feedback that triggered an overtly stated desire to change. It could originate from an assessment center, a 360-degree feedback initiative, or a series of formal and informal comments and conversations that uncovered a developmental theme. In such situations you might want to engage in a formal coaching relationship.
A formal coaching relationship involves collaborative discussions centered on a specific behavioral goal or goals; it is best to address no more than two goals at any given time.
The first conversation should be focused on identifying ...