Course Outline

Define Coaching for Government

  • Ensure clarity on what exactly coaching is and how it is utilized in government settings.
  • Link coaching as a discipline to enhancing individual and team performance, including the analysis and correction of under-performance.
  • Understand how shared learning can be effectively translated into a commitment to action for government operations.

Coaching Models for Government

  • Introduction to the GROW Model
    • G = Goal: The purpose of the discussion or the changes an individual or team aims to make in their roles.
    • R = Reality: An honest assessment of the current situation and the need for change within government operations.
    • O = Options: What actions can be taken to achieve that change; what other possibilities exist?
    • W = Will: The desire to see this through, or whether any of the GRO factors may prevent achieving the desired changes; how will progress be measured in government settings?
  • Consideration of all the factors required in:
    • Turning vision into reality for government initiatives.
    • Delivering measurable outcomes for public sector objectives.
    • Making effective decisions in a governmental context.
    • Managing change within government organizations.
  • Introducing the House of Change: Understanding that sometimes conditions may worsen before they improve, particularly in complex public sector environments.

Becoming a Successful Coach for Government

  • How should a coach behave in government settings?
  • What are the key responsibilities of a coach in the public sector?
  • Understanding the need to remain separate from the details and only provide individual comments or suggestions at appropriate times.
  • Coaching performance for individuals whose day-to-day work may not be fully understood by the coach, especially in specialized government roles.

The Link with Performance Management for Government

  • Objective setting – Understanding what is required to meet public sector goals and expectations.
  • Managing against these objectives – Identifying what success or shortfall looks like in government performance metrics.
  • Recognizing (and rectifying) under-performance; particularly identifying the underlying causes, which may not be directly related to an individual’s workload.
  • Coaching and Feedback: Understanding the connections and distinctions between these practices in a governmental context.

Coaching in Practice for Government

  • Facilitated sessions of coaching – Initially in a group environment to allow targeted feedback, followed by coaching pairs to implement the discussed models in real-world government scenarios.
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