SELF TEST
LEADERS COACH EMPLOYEES BY EQUIPPING THEM WITH TOOLS, KNOWLEDGE, INFORMATION, AND SKILLS TO EXCEL.
Are you an effective coach? Answer these questions and see how you rate.

1. I communicate what is expected in terms of behavioral standards and job performance to every member of my team.
a) Yes
b) No

2. When appropriate, I show, teach or demonstrate how to complete an assignment or task, analyze a problem, or organize a project.
a) Yes
b) No

3. I wait to hire the right person—rather than just any person—for an open position.
a) Yes
b) No

4. When performance does not meet expectations, I clarify expectations and enforce consequences of non-performance.
a) Yes
b) No

5. I am consistent in recognizing good work and specific in telling employees why their performance was good.
a) Yes
b) No

6. I work with staff to build a development plan, asking first for their recommendations and then coaching as needed to align professional development to developmental needs.
a) Yes
b) No

7. My staff meetings occur on a scheduled calendar and follow a standardized agenda organized around our department and organizational goals.
a) Yes
b) No

8. I "round" on employees regularly, harvesting what’s working well and documenting what needs to be fixed so I can follow up.
a) Yes
b) No

9. I use a defined process for cascading communication from the organization or within our department to all of my team members.
a) Yes
b) No

10. When I ask employees to change behaviors, I explain how this makes a difference for patients, physicians, or other employees and helps us meet our organizational goals and mission.
a) Yes
b) No

11. My staff feel I role model the standards of behavior.
a) Yes
b) No