This is a sample coaching map from our book series Coaching Conversations - we hope you find this helpful!
Suggested Strategy:
- Define and Coach in a group setting: this ensures that the team understands what is expected from them and all members of the group are held to the same standard by the definition of teamwork.
Suggested Questions:
- Define & Coach: When I say the phrase excellent teamwork, what definition would you assign to it?
- Success Imperative: What actions must we take as a team to successfully practice that definition in our day to day interactions with our teammates?
Suggested Activities:
- Whiteboard Coaching: On the left side of the board, write down how the team would currently describe their state of teamwork. On the right side of the board, write down the definition of excellent teamwork that the team had previously discussed. Then, erase the left side of the board and write down the actions that the team will take to exhibit the definition of excellent teamwork that is written on the board.
Suggested Learning Projects:
- Tangible Successes: Assign each member of the team to email you by the end of the week three examples of times where they exhibited the definition of excellent teamwork based on your coaching conversation. They must Carbon Copy each member of the team in their email.
Supplemental Coaching Strategies:
- 30-Second Coaching: Take 30 seconds to verbally acknowledge a member of the team when you observe them practicing the agreed upon definition of Excellent Teamwork. Be specific in your praise and let them know why their actions are appreciated and how they will benefit the team in a positive way
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