Coaching Practices

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Coaching Practices

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About this course: In order for coaching to be most effective, it’s important that there is strong culture of coaching and accountability which you will learn how to incorporate into your one-on-one meetings in this course. We’ll discuss strategies in coaching great employees who are highly motivated, consistent performers, and poor performers. We’ll explore specific tools, such as a coaching agenda, you can employ immediately in your coaching conversations. You will learn how to use the "Coaching Algebra" technique in typical performance scenarios managers encounter. Finally, you’ll walk away from this course with some concrete strategies on how to coach other coach-managers. If you ar…

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When you enroll for courses through Coursera you get to choose for a paid plan or for a free plan

  • Free plan: No certicification and/or audit only. You will have access to all course materials except graded items.
  • Paid plan: Commit to earning a Certificate—it's a trusted, shareable way to showcase your new skills.

About this course: In order for coaching to be most effective, it’s important that there is strong culture of coaching and accountability which you will learn how to incorporate into your one-on-one meetings in this course. We’ll discuss strategies in coaching great employees who are highly motivated, consistent performers, and poor performers. We’ll explore specific tools, such as a coaching agenda, you can employ immediately in your coaching conversations. You will learn how to use the "Coaching Algebra" technique in typical performance scenarios managers encounter. Finally, you’ll walk away from this course with some concrete strategies on how to coach other coach-managers. If you are ready to begin creating a coaching practice within your own organization, please join us in this course!

Who is this class for: While this course is probably most useful for those learners who are already managing people, it's also a great course for learners who plan or aspire to manage others in the future or who just want to assist in improving overall team dynamics within their respective organizations.

Created by:  University of California, Davis
  • Taught by:  Kris Plachy, CEO and Founder & Instructor

    Leadership Coach, LLC & UC Davis Extension
Basic Info Course 3 of 4 in the Coaching Skills for Managers Specialization Commitment 4 weeks of study, 2-3 hours/week Language English, Subtitles: Vietnamese How To Pass Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. User Ratings 4.7 stars Average User Rating 4.7See what learners said Coursework

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Syllabus


WEEK 1


Course Overview & How to Create a Culture of Coaching and Accountability



In this first module, you will reflect on all of the key elements of the coaching process we've talked about thus far in the specialization - mission, purpose, vision, accountability, key performance indicators, and expectations. After completing this module, you should be able to describe techniques for coaching different types of employees, and be able to start establishing an effective coaching practice that will work for you and all the employees that make up your team.


7 videos, 3 readings expand


  1. Video: Course Overview
  2. Video: Module 1 Overview
  3. Video: Employee Performance Continuum
  4. Video: Coaching Ascending Employees
  5. Video: Coaching Consistent Performers
  6. Video: Coaching Poor Performers
  7. Video: Establishing a Coaching Culture
  8. Reading: Audio Podcast: How to Coach the Top Performer
  9. Reading: Reading: Know When to Manage and When to Coach
  10. Reading: Reading: How to Help an Underperformer
  11. Discussion Prompt: Suggested Activity: Interview a Coach About Their Coaching Practice

Graded: Module 1 Quiz

WEEK 2


Designing a 1:1 Coaching Practice for Those You Lead



This module is an invitation to think about how you manage your face-to-face or one-on-one time with the employees you manage. We'll discuss the importance of having 1:1 meetings as well as ensuring consistency in your coaching with all of the employees you supervise by creating a coaching agenda. By the end of this module, you should be able to explain the importance of KPIs and goals in coaching practices, create a coaching agenda, and use common and effective coaching tools when having conversations with those you supervise.


8 videos, 4 readings expand


  1. Video: Module 2 Overview
  2. Video: Using KPIs to Diagnose Performance
  3. Video: Goals and Performance
  4. Video: Ensuring Consistency in Coaching Practice
  5. Video: Key Elements of a Coaching Agenda
  6. Video: Owning the Coaching Process
  7. Video: Coaching Tools
  8. Video: Leadership Boundaries
  9. Discussion Prompt: Discussion: Share Your Coaching Agenda
  10. Reading: Audio Podcast: Managers Who Play Favorites
  11. Reading: Audio Podcast: Why One-On-Ones with Employees Are a Manager Must
  12. Reading: Handout: One-on-One Worksheet
  13. Reading: Reading: How to Make Your One-on-Ones with Employees Productive

Graded: Module 2 Quiz

WEEK 3


Applying Coaching Algebra to Typical Performance Scenarios



This module will discuss how to handle performance scenarios that all managers will likely deal with when coaching employees. After completing this module, you will be able to apply Coaching Algebra to diagnose the performance gap, describe some basic techniques when having the conversations, and apply either tactical or developmental accountability coaching for each of the common situations listed below.


7 videos, 1 reading expand


  1. Video: Module 3 Overview
  2. Video: Coaching Someone Who is Consistently Late
  3. Video: Coaching Someone Who is Easily Distracted
  4. Video: Coaching Someone Who Misses Deadlines
  5. Video: Coaching Someone Who is No Longer Successful
  6. Video: Coaching Someone Who is Frustrated with a Co-Worker
  7. Video: Coaching Difficult Employees
  8. Reading: Reading: These 4 Questions Will Drastically Improve the Way You Lead
  9. Discussion Prompt: Discussion: What's the Most Difficult Situation to Coach?

Graded: Lesson 3 Quiz

Coaching the Coach



This module is all about issues related to coaching managers who lead, and therefore coach, other employees. By the end of this module, you will be able to demonstrate how to coach managers effectively in order to drive performance of the employees who report to them, ultimately ensuring a culture of coaching and accountability at all levels of an organization.


4 videos, 1 reading expand


  1. Video: Module 4 Overview
  2. Video: Coaching Strategies for Managers
  3. Video: Improving Manager Coaching Performance
  4. Video: Common Issues when Coaching Managers
  5. Reading: Reading: Tips for How to Coach Managers
  6. Discussion Prompt: Discussion: What Does Coaching Managers Look Like?
  7. Peer Review: Coaching Plan

Graded: Module 4 Quiz

WEEK 4


Specialization Milestone 2: Your Coaching Practice and Agenda



In this specialization milestone, you are tasked with developing your coaching practice and agenda. These items are essential before starting to have coaching conversations with those you lead in order to establish a culture of coaching within your team and organization.


4 videos expand


  1. Video: Milestone 2 Overview
  2. Video: Coaching Through Organizational Change
  3. Video: Tips for Giving Feedback
  4. Video: Course Summary

Graded: Your Coaching Practice and Agenda
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