The GROW model is a powerful tool for structuring training and mentoring sessions with team members. It is a circular model that can be used in any training environment, and it can flow in both directions. This four-step process includes objectives, planning, instruction, and evaluation. The first phase of the GROW model is the goal-setting stage.
This is where the coach and the client must be clear about the most relevant aspects that need to be considered and verified to ensure the success of the training process. The second phase is the so-called reality phase. This part of the coaching process is the actual implementation of the planned agenda at the initiation stage. The third phase of the GROW model is the options phase.
If the role of WeCoaches will be to help the coach find his own solution to resolve business issues or overcome obstacles, the coach must trust the coach and let her guide him through this process. Discovering and attracting these drivers can be a powerful way to prepare someone for effective participation as a coach. The fourth and final phase of the GROW model is the will phase. This structure does not negate the uniqueness of the session, but simply provides a “hanger” on which to hang your training work.
The two most important skills for a coach are the ability to ask good questions and the ability to listen effectively. The coach-coach relationship is a continuous evolution, in fact, the journey as a coach changes over time. The WECAN project provides a framework that can be used to develop a comprehensive evaluation plan to assess the impact of training. Although the Kirkpatrick model is designed to analyze and evaluate the value of training for the company, it is easily adaptable to demonstrate the effectiveness of a training program.
Each training process is unique and is based on two different people who need to find a common framework and agreement. In this sense, the GROW model can help WeCoaches review the entire training process with their clients. An important aspect of this relationship is that it has a dyadic structure comprised of female coaches and trainers. It is essential to establish a clear agenda since a successful training process involves planning and designing each step in detail. Since coaching involves growth and development of people, each person involved will get different things out of it. These skills are fundamental to training and must be constantly trained to keep them fresh and available.
