From the course: Become a Better Coach for Your Team
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Closing the gaps
- Identifying goals is my favorite part of coaching, but a really close second is coming up with options to get from where we are to where we need to be. When I can brainstorm and play with ideas on how our teams can get to where they need to be, it's some of the most fun I have in working with people. Brainstorming is a team sport. It should be a conversation that involves many other people. I want to walk you through a few methods to help you identify the variety of options that can get your team from where they are to where they need to be. One of the first things I recommend is to brainstorm and come up with as many ideas as you can, as wild as they might be. My argument is I would rather have an idea and not need it than need an idea and not have it. Once you have determined where the team wants to go and the gaps you might face, gather your team and think about all of the different opportunities for getting there.…
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