Group & Team Coaching Methods Flashcards
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When a team coaching session stalls because two members dominate the conversation, the most effective IAC-aligned intervention is to:
Answer: Use structured turn-taking or silent reflection to invite other voices
Structured turn-taking or silent reflection techniques create space for all voices without shaming dominant participants.
In team coaching, 'psychological safety' primarily refers to:
Answer: A team climate where members feel safe to speak up, take risks, and be vulnerable without fear of punishment
Psychological safety, a concept central to team effectiveness, describes an environment where honest expression and risk-taking are welcome.
A group coaching distinction from team coaching is that group members typically:
Answer: Come from different contexts and do not need to collaborate after sessions end
Group coaching brings together individuals with shared themes but independent work contexts, unlike team coaching where interdependence is central.
Which of the following best describes the role of agreements at the start of a group coaching engagement?
Answer: They establish shared norms for how the group will work together, ensuring safety and commitment
Opening agreements co-create the container for safe, productive work and establish mutual accountability.
A team coach notices that the team consistently avoids discussing a recurring conflict. The IAC-aligned approach is to:
Answer: Name the pattern you are observing and invite the team to explore it
Naming observed patterns without judgment invites collective awareness and supports the team's growth.
In group coaching, the concept of 'whole-group listening' means the coach:
Answer: Tracks the energy, themes, and dynamics of the entire group, not just individual speakers
Whole-group listening allows the coach to notice collective patterns, emerging themes, and group energy shifts.
When designing a group coaching program for leaders, the IAC-aligned approach to session frequency is to:
Answer: Base frequency on the group's learning pace and integration needs, not solely on budget
Effective program design centers the group's learning and integration needs, balancing practical constraints.