The G.R.O.W. Model
Do you believe in coaching your team members to do or be their best as a leader? I'm assuming there is a resounding Yes! Perks of doing this are that it helps them make better decisions, solve problems efficiently, learn new skills to advance their career. But the question arises how do I do this? Well, you are in luck! There is a framework that can help, and it is called the GROW Model.
G stands for goal. At this moment, you want to establish the purpose and figure out how you plan to achieve this. A question that could be useful is, does this goal fit with their overall career objectives? And does it work with the team's objectives?
R represents Current Reality. This is where you get insight from your team member about their current reality. Questions that can be helpful here are:
- Have you already taken any steps toward your goal?
- Does this goal conflict with any other goals or objectives?
O means to explore all Options. Once their current reality is examined, the next step is to develop possible options to achieve their objectives. It is crucial to guide them in making the right decisions. A good question to ask them is, what are the advantages and disadvantages of each option?
W represents Will. By this time, the team member should have an idea of how they can achieve their goal, but there is still a little way to go. Commitment is the end goal. This should motivate them to start the process and continue to press on. Some questions that you can share with them are:
- What could stop you from moving forward? How will you overcome this?
- How can you keep yourself motivated?
I hope you find this helpful and something that you can incorporate into your leadership style. Until then, continue to be safe and take care my Community friends.