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Course details

During this course the reasons and purpose behind coaching is discussed, the benefits of effective coaching are explored and where coaching fits in as a development style is introduced.

The instruct, coach, support and delegate styles of personal development are discussed and the situations where each is more appropriate are identified. The skills required to coach effectively are discussed and the GROWTH structure for coaching is introduced with best practice at each stage explained. Following a skills measurement activity a coaching exercise takes place which is then fully reviewed.

The course finishes with delegates reviewing their learning, creating an individual personal development plan and taking a learning evaluation.

Course objectives

Explain where coaching fits in as a development tool
Explain the skills required to coach effectively
List the steps involved in effective coaching
Demonstrate effective coaching skills
Begin the process of designing a personalised development plan

Course content

Introduction and objectives
The reasons and purpose of coaching
The benefits of effective coaching
The development tools available and appropriateness of each
Coaching and where it fits in as a development activity and style
The skills required for effective coaching
An effective coaching structure using GROWTH and 7W's
Exercise. Coaching skills practice
Review exercise and feedback

Course benefits

Increases personal effectiveness
Develops soft skills and behaviours
Improves retention and motivation
Ensures team leader effectiveness