Adapted from "The Tao of
Coaching", Max Landsberg, 1997
"The problem is not that
there are problems. The problem is expecting otherwise and thinking that having
problems is a problem."
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Theodore Rubin
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When To Use It
You can use the instant payoff coaching technique when you
don't have the time or knowledge to complete a full
coaching session and really build your coachee skills, but you do want
to help him or her to complete the task in question or solve a specific
problem.
How To Use It
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Ask the coachee to describe the current issue or problem:
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Ask the coachee to describe the desired outcome:
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the description should be as specific as possible
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don't try to solve the problem, but note down any emerging ideas
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Jointly list all the obstacles/blocks that lie between the current situation
and the desired outcome. Sort them into three groups:
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Blocks that exist in the coachee (inadequate attitude, low motivation, lack
of skill/knowledge, etc.)
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Blocks that exist in others (inadequate attitude, lack of
capabilities/resources, etc.)
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Blocks that exist in the situation (inadequate resources, tough deadlines,
etc.)
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Jointly brainstorm ways around these obstacles/blocks, and the steps to
success. Select and agree the final approach, actions and timing.
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