Step 5: Sources for Additional Learning
Do Interactive Exercise(s) About This Topic
1. In pairs, practice coaching by having one person take 2 minutes to describe a current priority (a problem or exciting goal), and the other person practices asking questions for 13 minutes to help the other person to a) further clarify the priority, b) explore the context around the priority, c) identify relevant and realistic options to address the priority, and d) select an action that is realistic to take in the next 3-4 weeks. At the end of the 15 minutes, take 1 minute for the person who got coached, to share his or her key insights from the coaching. After the first person is coached, then the other person gets coached for 15-16 minutes in the same way.
Discuss this Article
The article, Coaching vs. Consulting – Consultants Give Advice? Really? Discuss the article with your peers.
Scan Lists of Free Articles About This Topic
Familiarize yourself with the sections of articles in the Library's topics, All About Coaching and Skills in Questioning. They include an extensive collection of free resources for your coaching.
Share Questions, Answers and Materials in CDI's Discussion Group
Use the Discussion Group to conveniently get help and give help with CDI faculty and fellow learners. You can search for topics in the group, as well.
Recommended Book on Coaching
Coaching for Performance, J. Whitmore, Nicholas Brealey Publishing; 4th Edition edition (October 10, 2009)
Whitmore’s book is often recommended as a “starter” book for those new to coaching because of its easy-to-read descriptions and easy-to-apply guidelines, tools and techniques. The GROW model of coaching, described in the book, is widely presented during entry-level trainings about coaching.
Answer Questions for Reflection and Discussion
One of the best ways to enrich your learning is to reflect on the content of the course, including to affirm what you are doing now and to identify what you might do even better. Think about the following questions. Discuss them with others. See Questions for Reflection and Discussion.