Session 5 OLGA 2025 Knowledge Check

Coaching & Clarity - OLGA 2025

• Agenda for the session includes a Comfort Circle Exercise, Coaching/SOON Framework, Benefits of Coaching, Assessing Clarity, Pareto Principle for Prioritization, Review of Communication & Conflict, Conflict Style Review, Communication Methods, Expectations for Workshop, The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team, Commitment, Things to Think About, Zone of Comfort Exercise, Questions about Everyday Tasks, SOON Model for Supporting Learning, and Benefits of Coaching.
• The coaching session aims to empower people by promoting innovation and problem-solving skills, contrasting with the practice of spoon-feeding answers, which limits growth and independent thinking.
• Another benefit of coaching is deepened learning by enabling individuals to take ownership of their challenges through research and self-direction, as they are confident in their autonomy.
• Coaching fosters a stronger commitment to the business's success by creating meaningful connections and investment from team members.
• A key part of assessing clarity is defining objectives, including core purpose, core values, business definition, strategic anchors, priorities, and roles/responsibilities.
• The Pareto Principle emphasizes that 80% of outcomes often stem from only 20% of the actions; it provides valuable framework for prioritizing tasks when working on large projects.
• The 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) method, developed by reputable experts, focuses on Wildly Important Goals (WIGs), acting on lead measures, creating a compelling scoreboard, and setting regular accountability cadences.
• Defining success for the workshop involves addressing questions like individual success strategies, tools used for focus, and the definition of success for teams.
• The presentation also includes a thoughtful question: What will you do to enhance clarity within your team before the next session?