Effective coaches equate to stronger leaders, more motivated employees, improved morale, and better communication in the workplace. So what does it take to become great?

While there are many skills and attributes of an effective coach, Get Fit for Coaching identifies and assesses areas of strength and improvement based on 5 critical skills found in research and literature: Building Rapport, Observing and Analyzing, Questioning and Listening, Providing Feedback, and Facilitating Learning.
 
Learning Outcomes

• Identify areas of strength and areas for improvement
• Provoke critical thinking on what it takes to be an effective coach
• Learn how to apply their new knowledge on the job

Theory
 
Based on a review of literature and the available research on coaching, HRDQ’s Research and Development Team has identified 5 distinct skills associated with successful coaching. These 5 skills constitute the 5 competencies measured in the Get Fit for Coaching self-assessment.

The Coaching Process Model shows the open flow of communication back and forth between the coach and the person being coached. At the center of the model are the 5 Coaching Competencies:

• Building Rapport
• Observing and Analyzing
• Questioning and Listening
• Providing Feedback
• Facilitating Learning

How It Works

Get Fit for Coaching is available in both e-Assessment and paper-based formats.  Both versions can be self-administered and self-scored. The learning instrument produces a Coaching Competency Profile, comprised of individual assessment results and the peer feedback from up to 3 employees. The Profile shows areas of strength and improvement for each of the 5 vital competencies: Building Rapport, Observing and Analyzing, Questioning and Listening, Providing Feedback and Facilitating Learning. To provide insight and practice, the Participant Guide provides interpretive information, tips for “keeping fit” in each competency area, exercises for each skill, and action planning.

Both the paper-based and e-Assessment versions include tips on improving skill in each of the listening dimensions as well as action planning questions.  The e-Assessment version provides a personalized, full-color report (view sample).

Uses for Get Fit for Coaching
 
Get Fit for Coaching is appropriate for managers, supervisors, and team leaders at all levels. It can be used as:

• A stand-alone assessment or debrief
• An icebreaker for new coaches or individuals new to management
• Part of a comprehensive training program on leadership development

What to Order/Product Contents

Order 1 Facilitator Guide per trainer. For each participant, order 1 Participant Guide and up to 3 Feedback Forms.

   Facilitator Guide includes:

• Administrative guidelines
• Step-by-step instructions  
• Theoretical background
• Validity
• Normative data
• Experiential Learning/Training Model
• Description of the 5 Coaching Competencies
• The Coaching Process Model
• Ways to Strengthen Coaching Efforts
• Optional activities
• Sample training design
• Sample Participant Guide
• CD-ROM containing Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation and reproducible masters including a Certificate of Achievement, Training Evaluation, worksheets, as well as overhead transparency masters.  

   Participant Guide includes:

• 25-item questionnaire
• Pressure-sensitive response form
• Interpretive information
• Description of the 5 Coaching Competencies
• The Coaching Process Model
• Coaching Competencies Profile
• Feedback Ratings Chart
• 10 self-directed activities (2 for each of the Coaching Competencies)
• Tips for actions to take when using each competency
• Action planning

   Feedback Form includes:

• 25-item questionnaire
• Pressure-sensitive response form

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