Coaching Conversations

In this workshop, participants practice the fundamental tool of great leaders: how to engage, empower, and improve performance through the use of skillful coaching. The result: team members become more selfsufficient, learn how to help themselves and others resolve problems faster, and make more valuable contributions to the team, even when working remotely or when things are uncertain.

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What You'll Learn

During this workshop, participants will:

  • Learn what coaching is, how coaching hinges on the ability to ask good questions, and how to use coaching techniques to solve common manager challenges.
  • Practice three foundational coaching tools: active listening, split-tracking (adding structure to a conversation), and using the SOON Funnel (S: what does success look like; O: what are the options; O: what are the obstacles; N: what are the next steps).
  • Participate in a 25-minute exercise: Learners coach each other through a real-world work challenge and get feedback on coaching skills to immediately improve.
  • Debrief as a group, apply learnings to everyday context, and commit to action items for the week ahead.

After this workshop, participants will know how to:

  • Notice opportunities to develop their direct reports through asking high-quality questions.
  • Know how to create greater connection and clarity in a conversation.
  • Have the tools to help their direct reports identify their challenges, define success, explore obstacles and options, and create a plan of action.

Expert Facilitators

Taught by top-rated experts who know how to make learning fun.

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