Presented by:Barbara A. Reilly, Ph.D.
Robinson College of BusinessGeorgia State University
Coaching & Developing Others
[email protected]@aol.comDepartment of Management, Robinson College of Business, GSU, Atlanta, GA 30303Department of Management, Robinson College of Business, GSU, Atlanta, GA 30303
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Agendan Introductionn Definition of coachingn Continuum of coachingn Benefitsn Coaching checklistn Components of coachingn Criteria for effective coachingn Negative coaching outcomesn Turknett Leadership Groupn Leadership Character Model
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A Coaching Case
n Successful coaching experience ascoach and client
n Components of coachingn Success factors
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Definition of Coaching
n Coaching is the process of equippingpeople with the tools, knowledge, andopportunities they need to developthemselves and become more effective(Peterson & Hicks, Personnel Decisions,Inc., 1996)
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Elements of GoodDevelopment
n Accurate assessment of strengths andopportunities for development
n Assessment-based development plann Informed by career plans and
aspirationsn Limited to 3-4 goalsn Coachingn Feedback
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Learning Theory
n Spacing the practicen Maintaining contact and momentum
between sessionsn Promote active experimentationn Break the habit cycle
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The Habit Cycle
n Identify situations where habits existn Help learn and practice new behaviorsn Set specific goals of when to use new
skillsn Help individual reflect on experience
and progress (Monday Morning QB)n Promote persistence and resilience
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Coaching Continuum
n Manager/Peern HR Professionaln Targeted Coachingn Comprehensive Coachingn Therapy
n Executive Coaching
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Manager/Peer
n Drives overall developmentn How to do the jobn Technical and functional skillsn Performance expectations and feedbackn Preparation for the future
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HR Professional
n Complex challengesn Confidential situationsn Facilitation of teams and relationshipsn Cross-functional
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Targeted Coaching
n Transaction-basedn Skills trainingn Career counselingn 360-degree feedback including action
planning
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Comprehensive Coaching
n Transformationaln Complex situationsn Difficult people and issuesn Rapid developmentn High-potential
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Executive Coaching
n Consultativen Independent perspectiven HR professionaln Targeted Coachingn Comprehensive Coaching
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The coaching solution
n Genuine development needn Linked to improved business performancen Issue is not an organizational symptomn Person is open to learning & feedbackn Motivation is highn Coaching is the best option
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Benefits of coaching
n Individualizedn Customizedn Speed and efficiencyn Power and efficacyn Learning principles can be usedn Opportunity for accountability and
follow-through
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Coaching Checklist
n Insight: Know what to develop?n Motivation: Personal payoffn Skills and knowledge: How to acquiren Real-world practice: Opportunitiesn Accountability: Performance & results
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Components of coaching
n Intervention agreementn Building of relationshipn Creation and managing expectationsn Provide an experience of behavioral
mastery and cognitive control ofproblems and issues
n Evaluation of impact
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Criteria of Effective Coaching
n Processn Expectationsn Exercises and activitiesn Systems perspective
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Criteria of effective coaching:Process
n Specific, detailed behavioral feedbackn Empathy & trustn Open-ended process of data gatheringn Extended time-lines (12 or more months)n Vision of desired outcomen Quality: Balance of challenge/support
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Criteria of effective coaching:Expectations
n Make clear it is an on-going processn Documentation: Outline process in
writingn Client participation in designn Set expectations with boss and
organizationn Ensure no hidden agenda
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Criteria of effective coaching:Exercises & activities
n Varietyn One-on-one meetingsn 3-way meetings (boss,peers,subordinates,
clients, suppliers)n Observation and viewing client at workn Homework: Exercises outside of workn Journaln Combine case studies, role plays, analysis of
real world examples, observations
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Focus of coaching
n Requires self-awarenessn Fosters learning environmentn Integrates and synthesizes datan Translates insight into actionn Teaches self-developmentn Finds opportunities for applying new skillsn Manages mundane aspects of developmentn Addresses fears
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Contraindications: Clients
n Severe psychopathologyn Severe interpersonal problems
(protracted negative transference)n Lack of motivationn Unrealistic expectations of coachingn Lack of follow through on homework or
interventions
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Contraindications: Coaching
n Lack of empathy for the clientn Lack of interest or expertise in client’s
problem or issuen Underestimating the severity of the
client’s problemsn Overestimating the coach’s ability to
influence the client
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Termination Issues
n Goals reachedn Evaluation completedn New goalsn Coaching skillsn Sponsor changesn Renewal and refreshment
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An Approach to Leadership Coaching:Turknett Leadership Group
www.turknett.com
n The “Executive Development Program” - isgeared to development and growth, notturnaround
n Is one-on-one - individualized and personaln Begins with extensive assessment -
personality and 360n Includes a video-taped life history interviewn All sessions include feedback and coaching
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Turknett Approach toLeadership Coaching (cont.)
n Extends over time - four to six monthsn Is done under the supervision of a licensed
psychologistn Includes coaching from someone with a
business backgroundn Links with position and organizational
priorities - company is our client
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Leadership Character is based on:
Integrity
A person with Integrity . . .n Can be counted on to tell the truthn Keeps all promisesn Doesn’t twist facts for personal
advantagen Is willing to stand up for what is right.
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EquityA person who shows Respect . . .n Listens to othersn Shows genuine interest in
othersn Values the opinions of othersn Is respectful even when he or
she has nothing to gain fromthe relationship.
A person with Self Confidence . . .n Has a self-assured bearingn Is flexible and willing to changen Easily gives others creditn Is willing to express an opinion.
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Equity
A person with Emotional Mastery ...n Says what he or she thinks, but
never berates othersn Stays calm even in crisis situationsn Doesn’t let anxiety interfere with
public speaking or with other thingsthat need to be done
n Is able to be proactive, notreactive.
A person with Humility . . .n Listens to others with an open
mindn Doesn’t brag or name dropn Clearly sees and admits own
limitations and failingsn Is not afraid to be vulnerable.
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Responsibility
A person who is Accountable . . .n Takes initiative to get things
donen Is not afraid to hold others
accountablen Is always willing to help others
in a crunchn Takes personal responsibility for
the success of the organization.
A person who Doesn’t Blame . . .n Is willing to admit mistakesn Does not look for a scapegoat in a
crisisn Spends time fixing problems, not
assigning blamen Is free from “us versus them”
thinking.
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Responsibility
A person with Courage . . .n Is willing to act; avoids getting
caught up in analysis paralysisn Is willing to champion new or
unpopular ideasn Lets people know where they
standn Takes the ball and runs with it,
even when there are obstaclesn Is brave enough to accept
feedbackn Is brave enough to talk to
others when there is a problem,not about them
A person who Focuses on theWhole . . .
n Sees how the work in their areaaffects the entire project or theentire company
n Gathers information from allstakeholders when makingdecisions
n Shares information throughout thecompany and understands thevalue of a knowledgeableworkforce.
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Accountability
Accountable people take 100%responsibility for the success ofthe organization.
“Jobs discourage accountability."
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Accountability
“Now, people do what needs to bedone, whether it's stocking bread,helping in floral, or bagginggroceries. Employees takeownership of the store now - theycome in smiling."