6.1 THE SKILLS YOU NEED TO BE A GREAT BOSS: Coaching and Mentoring

(SHORT NOTES FROM TEAM MANAGEMENT: Coaching Your Team at http://www.mindtools.com)

 

As a leader, one of your most important roles is to coach your people to do their best.  Some people are fortunate enough to get formal training in coaching.

The GROW Model is a simple yet powerful framework for structuring your coaching   or mentoring   sessions.  GROW stands for:

1.    Goal.

2.   Current Reality.

3.   Options (or Obstacles).

4.   Will (or Way Forward).

The GROW Model by performance coach Sir John Whitmore
Establish the Goal	·        look at the behavior that you want to change ·        structure this change as a goal ·        Make sure that this is a SMART goal: one that is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-bound
Examine the Current Reality	·        describe the current reality
Explore the Options	·        determine what is possible ·        brainstorm as many good options as possible ·        discuss and decide on the best ones
Establish the Will	·        commit to specific actions ·        establish will and boost motivation ·        review progress