Integrating Coaching Classroom Learning n n Integrating coaching

Integrating Coaching & Classroom Learning n n Integrating coaching with classroom learning, to improve managers’ performance in resolving complex & ambiguous business issues. www. nichethinking. net. au/resources + Classroom = Coaching Manager’s performance

Provider - Client: A collaboration Provider Client Craig Ashhurst Ian Lees Niche Thinking Fairfax

Three Design Elements n The client - provider relationship n The design & learning process n The program content

The Design Dilemma: Client Perspective Provider Perspective n The market context The client need n The organisational context n n The managerial context n n Non-standard development requirements The limitations of traditional solutions

Our Solution n Process: n Situated learning, exploratory pilot n Metaphor: Wine tasting & dinner Relationship: Commonalities n Open design approach n Values n Worldviews Content: n Management Thinking Tools

Brinkenhoff’s Model Create Focus & Build Intentionality Provide Learning Interventions n Informal Dialogue n Exploratory Support Performance Improvement Business Impact n Change in practice n Situated learning n Cost savings n Wine Tasting n efficiencies n n Coaching Communities of Practice

Implementation n Focus group n n Handpicked senior managers Pilot n 2 x 1 day workshops n 2 -4 hs coaching n Community of Practice finish + +

Evaluation n n Report n Response sheets n Interviews n Comments What next? n Communities of practice n Situated Consulting n Coaching n Specific thinking tools

Our Learnings n Content: n n Process: n n Relevant & immediate Situated learning & development Relationship: n Trust & openness