Tip 195- Facilitate the Coaching Process 1: Establish an Agreement

Practical processes and actions are taken when you establish a coach agreement. Understanding what is required in the relationship with the leader is foundational.

• Clarify expectations of both coach and leader

• Discuss specific parameters

  • What is being offered

  • Time commitments and timeliness for meetings

  • Responsibilities

  • Objectives and outcomes

• Create a partnership

• How will data be collected and analyzed

• Follow through with development plan

• Collaboration process and considerations for challenge

• Length of commitment

Discussing these and other guidelines and practices will help determine responsibilities and begin to determine whether there is a good match between the coach and the prospective leader.