Six-Step Coaching Plan

A suggested Six-Step Plan for Coaching includes the following. Try using these steps for every coaching session and track your improvement in your results:

1. Preparation: Set an objective

2. Open: Build rapport and state the purpose of meeting

3. Perceptions/Needs: Let the employee talk first and only then give perceptions

4. Identify and Remove Obstacles: This is where you get into mutual problem solving

5. Close/Acton Step: Agree to next steps and be sure to cheerlead!

6. Follow Up: Set a follow up date

Following these steps will add structure and consistency in your coaching sessions. And that, as Martha Stewart would say, “Is a Good Thing…”!