ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Workshop Presentation Deck

• Workshop Handout

• Staff or Team Discussion Questions

  These questions are designed to stimulate thought and conversation around the practical application of the digital tools and concepts presented in the slide deck.

  General Reflection

  • Which of the "10 Attributes of Good Managers" resonate most with your leadership style? Where do you see opportunities for growth in your approach to management​​?

  • How do you balance being a strong decision-maker with empowering your team and avoiding micromanagement​​?

  Coaching Skills

  • Reflect on the coaching continuum (teaching, training, mentoring, coaching). Where do you see yourself most often, and how could you move toward a coaching approach​?

  • The GROW model emphasizes goal setting, understanding reality, exploring options, and creating actionable steps. How can you incorporate this method into your regular one-on-one meetings with team members​​?

  • What are some open-ended questions you could ask to better understand your team’s needs and aspirations, as suggested by the "Good Coaching in 3 Questions" framework​?

  Feedback Practices

  • How do you currently use the SBI (Situation, Behavior, Impact) feedback model in your team interactions? What challenges do you encounter, and how could this approach improve feedback delivery​​?

  • The feedback mindset emphasizes positivity and authenticity. How can you ensure your feedback is both motivational and developmental (aiming for a 5:1 ratio of positive to developmental feedback)​?

  Practical Application

  • Considering that 65% of startup failures are due to people-related issues, what steps can we take to strengthen team collaboration and inclusivity​?

  • How can listening techniques like empathic, whole-body listening improve communication and understanding within the team​?

  • How could digital tools and resources from Grow with Google (e.g., certificates, training videos) help our team enhance its skills and effectiveness​?

  Scenario-Based Reflection

  • In the coaching scenario provided (Angela and Claire), how would you approach addressing Claire’s challenges using the GROW model? What steps would you take to ensure a constructive outcome​?

  • Share an example of a challenging coaching or feedback situation you’ve experienced. How could the frameworks (GROW or SBI) have helped navigate it more effectively​​?

  Team Empowerment and Career Development

  • How do you currently support career development for your team members? What additional strategies could you adopt to align individual growth with organizational goals​​?

  • What specific actions can we take to create a more inclusive environment and ensure all team members feel valued and heard​​?

  These questions are designed to guide thoughtful discussion, reflection, and action, ensuring alignment with best practices for effective coaching and feedback.