Applied Agility provided one-on-one coaching following the delivery of the project planning workshop to staff at local organizations. Each person requesting coaching had their own unique need as they applied this new tool to their work assignments, needs ranging from reinforcement to software usage to further explanations. Applied Agility's coach addressed these requests in a manner that was respectful of the associate's workload and work hours.
"Thank you again for all of your time and expertise. You are such a valuable resource to all of us and I'm very thankful to have your help!"
- Debra
"Thank you so much for showing me how to use the computer software. I didn't know it could do all that."
- Patti
"This has been one of the best learning experiences I have had. Your ability to work one-on-one with me really made a difference in my using this approach to my work."
- Kelly
Classroom lessons can sometimes be difficult to put into everyday use. Applied Agility's experienced coach will assist you translate specific workshop experiences into practical usage. Coaching can be provided on-site or remotely, as much or as little as needed to gain a degree of comfort with the new knowledge and skills.
The most effective coaching is designed to address the specific learning needs of each individual. Often individuals require assistance placing classroom theory and lessons into everyday use. Applying the classroom lessons directly to work in progress reassures staff that the lessons are indeed pertinent and can assist with their work completion. Practicing newly acquired skills under the tutelage of an experienced professional, who can provide immediate pertinent feedback, can lead to increased confidence and self-assurance in the ability to execute.
Athletes, actors, even public speakers know the value of one-on-one coaching. The intense direct guidance provided by an experienced professional reinforces their skills, while it provides for the immediate correction and adjustment when the skill is not applied appropriately. Think of the hours a professional tennis player invests working with her coach, serving that ball time and time again. She knows that only through practice, under the eyes of her coach, will she improve.
The same is true with project management. By providing your staff with a coach from Applied Agility, you are communicating to your staff that you understand new skills are sometimes difficult to master and that you are vested in ensuring they achieve that mastery.