How to Coach Yourself and Others Essential Knowledge For Coaching | Page 184

Have I defined clearly what is over and what
isn't?

Y/N

Have I found ways to 'mark the ending'?

Y/N

Am I being careful not to denigrate the past but,
when possible, to find ways to honour it?

Y/N

Have I made a plan for giving people a piece of
the past to take with them?

Y/N

Have I made it clear how the ending we are
making is necessary to protect the continuity of
the organization or conditions on which the
organization depends?

Y/N

Is the ending we are making big enough to get
the job done in one step?

Y/N

2. Understanding the Neutral Zone
The Neutral Zone or exploration stage is the time between the
current and the desired state. Staff will be attempting to orient
themselves to the new requirements and behaviours. During this
time, they will be confused about the future and will feel
overloaded with competing demands.
This can have a negative impact on activities. Because things can
be chaotic at this stage, staff may question the status quo or the
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