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Stagnation vs. Innovation

International Coach Academy

The idea that innovation stands as a positive perspective to stagnation applies equally well in the microcosm of human decision-making and problem-solving as it does in its consequential form at the macroeconomic level. When acting from a position of stagnation, problems can remain unresolved and dissatisfaction can result.

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Drive vs. Enable

International Coach Academy

“Driving” involves providing explicit instructions and prescriptive solutions to address immediate problems, resulting in solving short-term issues. However, this approach often fails to tackle underlying, long-term problems effectively. What needs to happen for that obstacle to be removed? Chamine, S.

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Using Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory to Support Learning in Mentoring & Coaching Relationships

International Coach Academy

Petrie defines horizontal development as adding knowledge and skills and being taught by experts, whereas vertical development is earned through life experience and is more about growing abilities to think, feel, and act in interdependent and systemic ways (Petrie, 2020). References Bandura, A., & Walters, R. Social learning theory (Vol.

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Coaching to Create Agile Software Development Teams

International Coach Academy

In the context of Agile software delivery, embodying a coaching mindset in Agile software delivery begins with creating a safe space for team members to express themselves openly and share valuable insights, resulting in better collaboration and problem-solving. This is contributing to the problem.

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Linear vs. Agile

International Coach Academy

What are other possible solutions? Coach the Person Not the Problem: A Guide to Using Reflective Inquiry. Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making [link] What assumptions make you think (feel) this way? What have you not yet considered about the situation? What other options can you explore? Reynolds, M.

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Conflict Avoidance in the Workplace

International Coach Academy

Each party will have to give up something in order to reach a solution. Collaboration: seeks a solution that works for both parties. David Stanislaw 2020 Conflict Avoidance: Is Peace Always Worth the Cost? Compromising: provides a negotiated outcome. Competing : rejects compromise and involves winning over other parties.

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6 Leadership Behaviors That Matters In 2021

Vantage Circle

2020 had a devastating impact on organizations worldwide. These changes demand a leader that can remain calm, provide solutions, and steer the team in the right direction- even in the middle of a crisis. 2020 proved how great leaders are adaptable and ready to face a major yet unpredictable situation. Compassion.