the fourth leadership skill col harry leboeuf, usaf (ret)
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3 Steps to Effective Training
Step 1: Assess the NeedA. Clarify the desired result• What specific results need to be achieved?• What are the specific skills, knowledge,
attitude?B. Determine Individual’s SKA• Do they know HOW to do it? (Skill)• Do they know WHAT to do? (Knowledge)• Do they WANT to do it? (Attitude)
Remember: training is only appropriate if an employee needs a specific Skill,
Knowledge, or Attitude that he/she does not currently possess to successfully
fulfill their role.
Have you ever gone through training and came out no better
prepared then when you went in?
A) Yes
B) No
3 Steps to Effective Training
Step 2: Choose the Training Option Self-paced learning Small group interaction CBT (computer-based) Job sharing Job shadowing Coaching Job switch Hands-on training
Cross training Reading (books, manuals) Seminars Video-based learning Audio-based learning Interviewing Mentoring Simulations
3 Steps to Effective Training
Step 3: Measure the Results
• Skills learned• Knowledge gained• Attitude improved
What is Leadership Coaching?
• Equips people with the SKA to develop themselves.• Process – not an event.• Something you do with them – not to them.• Not about “fixing” people – it’s about unleashing potential.• Two-way relationship – not a one-way event.• Mindset and approach for improvement.
Four Common Coaching Mistakes
1. Explaining or talking before listening.
2. Advising before understanding
3. Problem solving
4. Seeing their world through your eyes .
Ten Great Coaching Questions
1. What excites you about your work?2. What do you find the most meaningful and rewarding
aspects of your work?3. Where do you naturally inject you greatest energy and
enthusiasm?4. What are your goals and why?5. What do you see as your greatest strengths?
Ten Great Coaching Questions
6. Do you think you tend to inflate or undervalue your abilities?
7. What are your greatest current challenges?8. Are you truly willing to change to make your work life
better?9. What do you believe you need to improve now?10. How can I best help you achieve your goals?
Final Coaching Tips
1. Use “And” – no “Buts” when suggesting improvements.2. Focus on one improvement at a time.3. Stretch their comfort zone.4. Give fast and specific feedback.5. Use a GAPS© coaching plan:• What’s your Goal?• What Actions will you take?• How will we measure the Performance improvement?• What Self-Improvement did you achieve?
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