→ Teach Me: Give the person a sample situation of someone or
something becoming distracting. Ask them to walk you through what
actions they could take in that situation to avoid distractions and remain
focused on their work.
Suggested Learning Projects:
→ Peer-to-Peer Coaching: Assign your coaching target to meet with two
of their peers once each during the week. Ask them to interview their
peers about how they handle distractions. What actions do they take to
avoid distractions? What strategy do they apply to get back on track
when they do become distracted? How do they keep themselves
organized so that distractions are minimal? They should email you after
each meeting with what they learned, as well as two things that they
canapply to their own strategy in avoiding distractions.
→ Journal-Based Coaching: Throughout the week, have the employee
keep a running journal entry of times where they felt most distracted
during the day. What was the distraction, and what effect did it have on
their focus? Be prepared to discuss the journal entries at your next
coaching session.
Supplemental Coaching Strategies:
→ 30-Second Coaching: Take 30 seconds to verbally acknowledge a
time where you observed this person avoiding distractions and staying
focused. Let them know what effect their focus had on their productivity,
and that you appreciate their efforts.
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