Coaching for Success
About the programme
The organisations in this partnership have responded to the national coaching initiative, promoted by the government several years ago, by developing a coaching culture in their organisations. This programme was developed with that purpose in mind.
A key principle of this programme is a non-directive approach, which encourages individuals to find their own solutions, stretching and prompting others to take responsibility for their development, to set goals, take action and grow. Coaching is an essential part of the ongoing supportive PRD professional relationship and professional dialogue a teacher had throughout the year. This has become increasingly important with the embedding of Professional Update and the GTC Scotland Professional Standards which encourage individuals to find their own solutions, stretching and prompting others to take responsibility for their development, to set goals, take action and grow.
The overall aims of the programme are to:
- develop essential skills for non-directive coaching
- explore the application of non-directive coaching as a tool for enhancing personal development as well as the development of staff and peers
- assess and understand the impact of coaching upon performance
- identify strengths and development areas for personal leadership styles
The programme overview includes:
- 4 taught days (28 hours) – also delivered in varied model of half-day/twilight
- Coaching practice between taught sessions with co-coach taking forward elements of the taught programme
- Reflection on coaching approaches – personal and professional
- Reflective learning journal capturing the impact of research and literature, taught days, co-coaching and other coaching interactions and approaches
- Professional reading from the recommended reading list
- Final reflective assignment
Contact
Jayne Rowe, Glasgow City Council, 0141 287 4967
