Module 1-Case The Principles of Coaching

Module 1-CaseThe Principles of CoachingAssignment OverviewBuilding the coaching relationshipBackgroundThe purpose of the Case Assignment is to create a “Live Case” by experiencing the process of coaching anddeveloping your skills as a coach. Because this case is designed around experiential learning, we can gobeyond the conceptual knowledge covered in the reading materials to actual skills building. This requiresputting what you are learning into immediate practice.Although the case assignments involve a coaching experience, the focus is on YOU as the coach. You will belearning how to prepare for a coaching session, what questions you should ask, what behaviors are mosteffective. The case involves a coaching relationship with one person and is continued in stages across all fourmodules, so be sure to focus on the exact stage covered in each module and do not get ahead of yourselfThe goal of the coaching process is to expedite the growth of the coachee’s understanding of his or herstrengths and weaknesses. Through the coaching process, the coachee gains an appreciation of his capabilitiesfor growth and builds self-confidence. Thus, before you begin this exercise in coaching, you must first findsomeone who is willing to go through this exercise with you as a coachee. This can be a friend, a colleague,or a co-worker. It does NOT have to be a situation tied to your job. The only requirement is that you must beable to identify a contracted piece of work based on a shared concern (if no shared concern can be found –find another coachee).Johari windowIn MGT501, you were introduced to the Johari window as a tool for increasing awareness of how one isperceived by others and to improve communication. This case is designed to enlarge your “open” area andreduce your “blind” area, so you can be more effective as a coach. At the same time, you will learn to usecoaching techniques as a way to correct problem behaviors (blind area”) and help coachees realize they haveuntapped potential and open the possibility for growth through unused capacities (their “hidden” areas”).Read: Johari Window (n.d.) Crowe Associates LTD. Retrieved from http://www.croweassociates.co.uk/coaching-and-mentoring-skills/johari-window-as-a-coaching-tool/The structure of the Live CaseEach module will follow this cycle: Plan, execute, reportBefore the coaching session, write up a plan using course readings or additional research as a resource(1-2 pages)Then meet with the coachee and use your plan as a guide for the sessionThe bulk of the report is on how it went: successes and failures. What would you do differently nexttime? (3 to 5 pages)Preplanning Action ReflectionWhat are your goals forthe session?What actions do youplan?How will you know ifyou are successful?(1-2 pages)Meet with coachee (45-50 minutes).Report on the session.Provide a narrativedescriptive summary ofthe conversation as itoccurred (1 or 2paragraphs).How do you feel thesession went?Analyze the process andoutcomes of yourcoaching.What new knowledgedid you gain?What would you dodifferently next time?Case AssignmentThe first step in the coaching process is to build rapport with your coachee. This is where you establish atrusting relationship by demonstrating your credibility, helpfulness, and honesty. To build genuine rapport,you must believe in the potential of the person you are coaching – this cannot be faked.Some excellent methods for building rapport can be found in the following reading:Building rapport: Establishing bonds (2014) Mindtools. Retrieved fromhttp://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/building-rapport.htmRemember: Shared success is the key to great coaching. The outcome works for both the individual and theorganization, because it meets both individual and organizational needs. Coaching is a tool where we are ableto create that connection between the person and the organization.Your task in this module is to identify a partner who is willing to be coached by you over the course of theterm. Set up an initial meeting and establish rapport. Do not attempt to get into the later stages of coaching aswe will get to them in later modules. Focus on the process of establishing rapport only. Write up thismeeting as indicated in the Keys to the assignment, below. Turn in your final 4- to 6-page paper to TLC bythe due date.Keys to the Assignment1. After reading the background materials for this module and doing additional research if needed,prepare your pre-coaching plan for a 45-50 minute session. Remember that your focus for this case ison the process of building rapport with the coachee.What are your goals for this session? How will you know if you are successful?What skills will you use?How will you go about doing this?What questions will you ask?2. Conduct your coaching session (45 to 50 minutes).3. Write up your post-coaching reflection.Report the facts of the coaching session.What went well and what did not?What did you learn about coaching from this session?What would you do differently next time?Assignment ExpectationsInclude a cover page and reference page in addition to the 4 to 5 pages of analysis described above.Your paper should have an introduction and a conclusion.Use headings to indicate major sections of the reportCite and reference any outside sources.Use APA formatting.Proofread and edit your papers carefully. The expectation is zero errors.Privacy Policy | Contact