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Coaching Readiness Self-Assessment
This form will help you determine your strengths and the things you can work on to improve
your success as a coach.
On the scales below, circle the number that reflects how difficult you think each task will
be for you. Circle 1 for "very challenging" and 6 for "very easy."

Challenging

Easy

Box 1
Prepare for each coaching session.
Teach tasks according to company standards
Check for trainee understanding.

1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6

Box 2
Answer many questions from a trainee.
Be interested in the success of a new trainee.
Ask the trainee questions to direct the learning process.

1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6

Box 3
Show a trainee what I like about the job.
Be excited about coaching.
Avoid making negative comments.

1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6

Box 4
Laugh when training doesn’t go according to plan.
Share stories about things I’ve learned the hard way.

1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6

Box 5
Admit to a trainee when I don’t know the answer.
Address a trainee’s concerns about the job.

1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6

Box 6
Adapt lessons to the abilities of a trainee.
Change coaching sessions to meet new constraints.

1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6

Box 7
Listen to a trainee’s opinions about doing a job.
Be open to negative comments.
Work with a trainee who is not like me.
Box 8
Participate in training to improve my coaching skills.
Use my supervisor’s reviews to improve my coaching skills.
Take my position as a coach seriously.

1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6
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