Being Prepared at the Starting Line (First Steps of Coaching) Part 1 of 3

Joe Wynne is a versatile Project Manager experienced in delivering medium-scope projects in large organizations that improve workforce performance and business processes. He has a proven track record of delivering effective, technology-savvy solutions in a variety of industries and a unique combination of strengths in both process management and workforce management.

 

Quiz: Check off those items you need to be a coach

• A whistle for getting everyone's attention so you can yell at them
• Special coaching shorts
• Clipboard holding ominous contents
• Constantly open bottle of antacid to quell the constant stomach churning from the impossibility of getting minimal performance from team
• Ability to spit nonchalantly, but impressively

These images from the media and sports are not that instructive for workplace coaching. Workplace coaching is much more subtle, much more restrained and thoughtful. A coach is a facilitator and the project manager is the vital facilitator within a project.

When Coaching Is Needed
Coaching is typically the best intervention when a worker is not performing to standard or expectations. The problem can be with programming ability, supervisory ability, meeting deadlines, reporting quality, communications, almost anything. The problem …

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