CTC Coaching Models & Facilitation Techniques 2

Question 1

In the CLEAR coaching model, what does the 'E' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Explore

Answer

CLEAR stands for Contract, Listen, Explore, Action, and Review — 'E' is Explore, where the coach helps the coachee examine possibilities.

Question 2

A team coach notices that a team discussion keeps circling without resolution. Which facilitation technique is MOST appropriate to use?

Accepted Answer

Convergent questioning

Answer

Convergent questioning focuses the group toward synthesizing ideas and making decisions, breaking circular discussions.

Question 3

The 'double loop learning' concept in team coaching refers to:

Accepted Answer

Questioning underlying assumptions that drive behavior

Answer

Double loop learning, from Argyris and Schön, involves examining and changing the governing values and assumptions, not just correcting actions.

Question 4

In Appreciative Inquiry (AI) facilitation, the '4-D Cycle' begins with which phase?

Accepted Answer

Discover

Answer

The 4-D Cycle of Appreciative Inquiry starts with Discover, where participants identify and appreciate what is already working well.

Question 5

Which coaching model explicitly uses 'scaling questions' as a core technique?

Accepted Answer

Solution-Focused coaching

Answer

Solution-Focused coaching regularly uses scaling questions (e.g., 'On a scale of 1–10, where are you now?') to measure progress and motivation.

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