The GROW model of coaching helps a leader to get a team or group started down the right path on a new assignment:
G: Goals – Agree on goals and objectives. Set long-term goals and reach a consensus with the team. Ensure that you have their buy-in.
R: Reality – Assess the Reality of the situation. Determine the team’s strengths, perceived weaknesses, and what situations the team feels capable. What solutions have been tried in the past. Take an honeset assessment – trying to ensure that irrelevant history is discarded.
O: Options – Look at the possible options. Ask the team for suggestions for options in reaching the goals. What has worked well inthe past and what hasn’t? What other things could be tried. Brainstorm for some ideas.
W: Wrapping up the session – Identify obstacles, get a commitment on action, and identify any other support or resources that are needed for the team to achieve its goals. Finally, identify the next steps to take and agree on a timetable.
