© The Association of Independent Schools of NSW Managing Effective Teams using the GROWTH coaching model Dieter Weinand

© The Association of Independent Schools of NSW Session outcomes  Develop knowledge of the GROWTH coaching model and how to apply it to developing people  View a coaching conversation in action  To understand the difference between mentoring and coaching

© The Association of Independent Schools of NSW “Employees are more engaged with their work when they are able to do what they do best.” Adapted from Buckingham & Coffman 1999 First Break all the Rules

© The Association of Independent Schools of NSW Coaching is…… “….unlocking a person’s potential to maximise their own performance. It’s more often about helping them learn rather than teaching them” John Whitmore, Coaching for Performance

© The Association of Independent Schools of NSW Coaching is……….  essentially a conversation  effective listening  asking the right questions  about learning  providing effective feedback

© The Association of Independent Schools of NSW Coaching is..….. achieving goals Where are you today? Where are you going? Desired State Existing State Cultural State Political State Internal State Technical State How will you get there?

© The Association of Independent Schools of NSW The context of coaching Awareness the product of focused attention, concentration & clarity the gathering of facts – what is relevant? Responsibility taking responsibility for our thoughts & actions commitment & performance rises from choice, not blame

© The Association of Independent Schools of NSW 3 Pillars of Coaching  Growth Model  Coaching Skills  Emotional Intelligence

© The Association of Independent Schools of NSW The GROWTH coaching system is… G R O W T H Results Goals What do you need to achieve? RealityWhat is happening now? Options What could you do? Will What will you do? Tactics How and when will you do it? Habits How will you sustain success? RelationshipsBuilding the trust Celebrating the results

© The Association of Independent Schools of NSW Something you have been putting off?

© The Association of Independent Schools of NSW Indicators of a Useful Coaching Conversation A – Actions C – Clarity E – Energy

© The Association of Independent Schools of NSW Coach / Mentor Ladder NON DIRECTIVE Discovery Informing DIRECTIVE Listen Empathise Clarify Ask questions Share opinions Inform Provide guidance Give advice Tell

© The Association of Independent Schools of NSW Problem Solving and Delegation Coaching Zone! Mentoring Zone!

© The Association of Independent Schools of NSW Next steps – goal / future Where do you want your team or staff to be by the end of 2012?

© The Association of Independent Schools of NSW Next steps - personally 1.Find a partner who you can work with to develop your coaching skills and goals 2.Agree how often you will meet – once a month, once every two months or once a term? 3.Create actions in between check-in sessions 4.Celebrate your progress – even the small wins!

© The Association of Independent Schools of NSW Broad applications  Leadership coaching  Peer coaching  Student coaching  Team coaching  Creating a coaching culture

© The Association of Independent Schools of NSW Vision without action is but a dream. Action without vision is a waste of energy. But a vision with action can move mountains. ( Lao-Tze )

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