Developing People:

Coaching

Skill / Will Matrix

Selecting an Appropriate Coaching Style

"No person can be a great leader unless he takes genuine joy in the success of those under him."  

– W.A. Nanc 

Balanced Organization: 5 Basic Elements

Leadership (Fire):

• Leaders inspire and energize people, provide coaching... More

Why Skill/Will Matrix?

If you assigned a task to someone and the job does not quite get done well enough, one of the most likely reasons is that:

• you have delegated the task to someone who is unwilling – or unable – to complete the job, and have then remained relatively uninvolved or 'hands-off', or

• you may have been too directive or 'hands-on' with a capable person who was quite able to complete the assignment with little assistance from you; you just ended up demotivating him/her.

Consequently, whether you are managing, or leading, or coaching, it is critical to match your style of interaction with the player's readiness for the task. The Skill/Will Matrix will help you do this.

Details on Applying the Skill / Will Matrix

1. Direct

   1. Build the will

      • Develop a vision of future performance

      • Identify motivations

      • Provide clear briefing

   2. Build the skill...

   3. Sustain the will...

   4. Supervise closely with tight control and clear rules/deadlines...

2. Guide...

3. Excite...

4. Delegate...

Modern Management: 12 Breakthrough Ideas

Source: Harvard Economic Review Executive summary by Anastasia Bibikova.

The best ideas related to the practice of management. If you know somebody has used them, don’t try to repeat. Simply consider them, debate them and let them inspire your own thinking!...

8. The Use of Giving Alms: There is no use giving alms to those who need assistance. Why should you be too much compassionate to people who are just looking  for 2-3 “coaching” words to find their own way/ solution?... More