The Coaching Network at the University of Greenwich aims to support the development of all staff to think through their options in relation to a range of situations they may be dealing with in the workplace and is designed to complement other learning and development interventions available to staff within the university, in line with our values and behaviours.
Why should someone access the Coaching Network?
Situations when coaching is useful:
- When an individual has changed roles/received promotion
- To facilitate ideas for service improvement
- To support change
- For work related decision making and problem solving
- For confidence/assertiveness
- When individuals have returned to work after a prolonged period of time (eg. Maternity/paternity leave)
How does the Coaching Network work?
All staff can apply to the Network to have their own coach for up to five sessions (one initial "chemistry" session and four coaching sessions) over a four to six-month period. Coachees will need to complete an online form to enable them to be matched with a suitable coach as quickly as possible.
The initial chemistry session is used to discuss the coaching process, and to clarify the areas that the coaching programme might focus on. The coach and coachee will then agree the timing and frequency of subsequent meetings. One of the outcomes of the first meeting is to draw up a coaching contract which includes the agreements for timings and frequency of meetings as well as the overall goal(s) for the coaching sessions.
What do I need to do if I want to become a coach within the Coaching Network?
You will need to participate in a comprehensive development programme which will give you the required skills, knowledge and understanding of how to coach effectively. The development programme schedule includes an induction, four days and four action learning sets, all of which will be delivered via Teams. Whilst attending the development programme it is also recommended that you coach at least two individuals for approximately 8 hours in total. You will also have the opportunity to complete a Chartered Management Institute level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring.
If you are interested in becoming a coach please complete the application form which needs to be authorised by your line manager and PVC/Director. Please refer to the Skills and Behaviours of a Coach when completing the application form. Please send the completed form to the Coaching Network coaching@gre.ac.uk by midday on Tuesday 18th May 2021. The application forms will be shortlisted and selected via a panel. All applicants will be informed of the panel decision by Friday 28th May 2021.
To represent the diversity of the university community and to ensure that the Coaching Network is attuned to the needs of all staff, we welcome applications from all sections of the university, and encourage BAME, disabled and LGBT+ staff and women to apply.
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If you have any questions about coaching please e-mail coaching@gre.ac.uk