Duration:                      1 day course

Delegates:                   up to 10 max

This course is aimed at developing the coaching skills and techniques required by those who are involved in leading a team.  Delegates will design, deliver and evaluate a short coaching session.

The objectives of the course are:

a)            To describe the basic principles of coaching

b)            To develop a range of practical coaching skills and techniques

c)            To deliver and evaluate a practical coaching session

Course Outline:

What is coaching?

• the steps involved
• the role of the team leader
• attributes of a good coach

The coaching process

• self-assessment of coaching skills
• planning the coaching process
• agreeing achievable objectives

Planning a coaching session

• identifying coaching opportunities
• preparing materials
• using effective presentation and instructional techniques

Coaching effectiveness

• evaluating the session and the techniques used
• objective measurement and evaluation
• avoiding common pitfalls

Action planning and feedback