Post on 01-Jan-2016
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Habits of a Successful Coach
This weekend…Start to form strong partnerships with
the local League teams
Remember…
According to experts, the amount of challenges faced by a team increases not only with the complexity of the problem that is trying to be solved but with the degree of VIRTUALITY
The Remote Team
Develop trust without face-to-face contact
Show –1. Competency (you know what works)2. Honesty (never place blame)3. Support (speak well of others)4. Reliability (they can count on you in the
ways that they need you )
Other tips on building the team:
Create an effective atmosphere – one that attracts people.
Run it like a meeting that respects people’s time and schedules.
Do what you can asynchronously. Provide opportunities for learning.Stay positive. Have some fun (informal chat is good).
Keep team members focused on the team goals (even though there are individual priorities)
1.Clarify each team member’s role and value of team collaboration2.Set expectations on participation & communicate regularly3.Keep focused on the big picture
Tips
Start on time, end on timeStick to the agendaHave everyone identify
themselvesSet some ground rulesTreat it like any other meeting –
quiet location, no interruptionsKnow how to work your mute
button!Don’t talk for too long; allow
everyone to speak
Keep focus
Make the calls an opportunity to learn and network
-- Have an agenda and keep to it -- Use the Guidance on Opportutnities to
create a mini-training opportunity -- Cheerlead whenever possible -- Drill down on what you hear -- Engage everyone on the call
Guidance on Opportunities
Why are they important?
-- Highlights resources-- Ensures we are seen as trainers/mentors
-- Giving something directly to your local Leagues
Tools to Communicate Doodle
Great for setting up a conference call Freeconferencecall.com
Provides you with a free number and access code to conduct conference call
Regular long-distance rates applySkype
Free 2-way video-conferencing Low-cost/free way to video-conference up to
10 individuals