Course In Focus - Coaching Skills for Managers
Posted by Eve Bulman on June 01 2010 @ 07:43
Coaching Skills - Programme Overview
This 1 day programme helps prepare internal coaches to take on the role of coach within their organisations. Exploring all core skill areas alongside an understanding of the role coach as opposed to manager, trainer or mentor. An interactive workshop, participants will be encouraged to practice their new skills through role play and feedback group exercises.
Programme Duration
1 day 9am – 5pm
"thought the presentation of the GROW model was very good as was the role play (although I usally hate that kind of thing!) The workbook and recommended text was really useful too and I feel that I have really built up a good skillset to be able to take on the role of Mentor here - thanks!"
Programme Learning Objectives
Through participation in this programme, learners will;
- Understand the role of Coach as opposed to Manager, Trainer or Mentor within their organisations
- Identify what Coaching IS and IS NOT
- Identify their key strengths and possible blind spots as Coaches
- Understand the concept of ‘Client Centred Coaching’ and demonstrate an ability to operate in this model
- Demonstrate an ability to apply the skill of smart Questionning while coaching – recognising agenda based questions and the benefits and appropriateness of each questionning type when coaching
- Understand the significance of listening in coaching and demonstrate an ability to listen Actively and Empathically
- Demonstrate an ability to apply the GROW Coaching Model when working with a client / colleague
- Develop a personal Coach action plan – focusing on their personal improvement plans and goals for setting up successful mentor relationships in the future