Attributes of a Coach

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Did Not Meet My Expectations

Facilitation

• Models meeting facilitation

• Guides completion of team meeting log for first several meetings

• Facilitates group consensus

• Asks guiding questions to help group to move forward, understand material, implement material, make decisions

• Follows meeting protocol

• Diffuses anxiety

Communication

• Exhibits an upbeat and enthusiastic attitude

• Listens in a nonjudgmental, open-minded manner

• Responds in a positive and neutral manner

• Communicates directly with team members through email, phone, and/or fax

• Follows up with second contact

• Returns phone calls and/or emails in a timely manner

• Communicates availability for team meetings, Assessment Fair, etc.

On-going Support

• Helps team locate resources when needed

• Reminds team of their focus/target

• Helps team set up and monitor timeline for team products

• Attends meetings to support team’s needs

• Provides guidance

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Moves Team Towards Self-direction

• Successfully transitions from leadership role to member role

• Allows team to assume leadership roles

• Fosters environment where it is safe to take risks

• Allows team to make decisions

• Balances observation and participation

Knowledge of Program and Materials

§         Demonstrates process of unpacking standards

§         Exhibits familiarity with textbook, workbook, and video series

§         Recommends additional resources to fit team’s need

§         Finds answers to program questions in a timely manner

§         Reads and studies materials

§         Promotes use of reflective journals for teams & self