How to Coach Yourself and Others How To Perform On The Job Coaching

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 an 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 trainee’s opinions about doing the job Be open to negative comments Work with a trainee who is not like me 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 174

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