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Work history to date:
Time in current job:
Previous training undertaken:
Type (work returner, recently unemployed, etc. and character (lively, reserved, confident, etc.):
Special needs or requirements:

Supplementary activity A : Hissing information
Evaluate the information you have obtained from the checklist and see if you can identify any other
relevant information that may be of help to you when planning the coaching. Write your thoughts in
the space below
Supplementary activity B : Means of collecting the information
Although you would usually obtain the information directly from the trainee through a guided
discussion, think about what other sources could be used to obtain the information. Write you
thoughts in the space below.
Review of activity 1B
In order to accurately identify any possible coaching needs, the following information about the
trainee would prove useful:

their previous work history either within the company or prior to joining the company.

their time in their current job and any progress they have made or when they are due to start their
new duties.

any previous training they have undertaken and when.

the type of trainee - e.g. recent school leaver, returning to work after a career break, etc..

the character of the trainee - e.g. lively, reserved, anxious, confident, etc.

any special needs they might have - e.g. physical disabilities, literacy/numeracy problems, etc.
Where can I obtain this information?

from the trainee, through an initial assessment and guided discussion.

from the trainee's supervisor/line manager or from personnel and training records.
Having covered the "who" the next step is to cover the "why".
Activity 2B will help you to understand what kind of information a trainee wants from you about
the coaching they will be undertaking.

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