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what_kind_of_questions_should_we_ask_if_we_are_hiring_a_coach [2021/09/10 05:55] – Added to lead question hans | what_kind_of_questions_should_we_ask_if_we_are_hiring_a_coach [2021/09/21 09:03] (current) – Adjust book reading question. hans | ||
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Probably the easiest question to get started with is: | Probably the easiest question to get started with is: | ||
- | * “Describe a coaching situation where you were the coach and where the problem to be addressed was particularly difficult. What was the context, | + | * “Describe a coaching situation where you were the coach and where the problem to be addressed was particularly difficult. What was the context, what did you do, and what was the result?” Looking for a deep dive into a discussion with lots of details. If people skimp here perhaps it is because they don’t really have the level of experience needed. Also would like to see some enthusiasm in the discussion. |
Here are some more specific questions that I have used to start that discussion: | Here are some more specific questions that I have used to start that discussion: | ||
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* "You are coaching a Team's initial retrospective. What format does the retrospective take? What things are you looking to do while you are facilitating this ceremony?" | * "You are coaching a Team's initial retrospective. What format does the retrospective take? What things are you looking to do while you are facilitating this ceremony?" | ||
* ”You are Coaching in a multi-team situation and you have just completed their first joint planning event (ala PI Planning or Big Room Planning) which was regarded as successful for all concerned. What kinds of things are you looking for as a coach?” Looking for something beyond “help facilitate key collaboration ceremonies” to more focus on execution of the work (eg help get first feature / objective delivered to get into the habit), and preparation for the next joint planning event, retrospective, | * ”You are Coaching in a multi-team situation and you have just completed their first joint planning event (ala PI Planning or Big Room Planning) which was regarded as successful for all concerned. What kinds of things are you looking for as a coach?” Looking for something beyond “help facilitate key collaboration ceremonies” to more focus on execution of the work (eg help get first feature / objective delivered to get into the habit), and preparation for the next joint planning event, retrospective, | ||
- | * Bonus question: “What was the last book you read?” Coaches need to be constantly learning. Books, blogs, etc are an indicator of this. | + | * Bonus question: |
+ | * This is a better question than “What was the last book you read?” Coaches need to be constantly learning | ||
====== What Questions Should We Ask Prospective Transformation Coaches? | ====== What Questions Should We Ask Prospective Transformation Coaches? |
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