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Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing: Leading Teams When One Member Is an Algorithm
For six decades, Bruce Tuckman's model of group development has given leaders a reliable map for a messy process: turning a collection of individuals into a functioning team. Teams form, they storm, they eventually norm, and if they are fortunate, they perform (Tuckman, 1965). The model has proven durable because it describes something true about human groups regardless of industry or era. What has changed is the composition of the team itself. A growing share of leaders now
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A Guide to Bloom’s Taxonomy in Coaching
Bloom's Taxonomy is a widely used framework that categorizes learning objectives into different levels of complexity. Developed in 1956 by Benjamin Bloom and his colleagues at the University of Chicago, it provides a structure for educators and trainers to design instruction that promotes a deeper understanding of a subject (Anderson, 2000). Bloom's Taxonomy is often visualized as a pyramid or ladder, with six hierarchical levels of learning objectives: Remember: This is the
May 8, 20245 min read
Bridging Perspectives: Harnessing Client-Generated Metaphors in Coaching
In Episode #1175 of the Arete Coach Podcast, Lyssa DeHart, a Master Certified Coach (MCC), speaker, author, and mentor, discusses her...
May 1, 20245 min read
Unlocking Self and Team Potential: A Guide to the Johari Window
The Johari Window, developed in 1955 by American psychologists Joseph Luft and Harrington Ingham, is a tool designed to improve self-understanding and interpersonal relationships. Named after a combination of its creators' first names (Jo+Hari), this tool highlights their collaborative effort. It employs a comprehensive feedback process, known as a 360-degree evaluation, to compare an individual's self-view with perceptions from different people in their life. This straightfo
Mar 20, 20249 min read
Root Cause Analysis in Leadership: Empowering Decision-Making with the Cause and Effect Diagram
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the ability to identify and address the root causes of challenges is a crucial competency...
Mar 7, 20245 min read
Understanding Family Patterns: Gaining Insights from the Past to Improve the Future
Robbie Robertson once said, "Your heritage isn't something you stumble upon; it's already there, waiting to be discovered and shared." Our life paths are significantly shaped by those who came before us—our parents, ancestors, family members—as well as the influence of friends and mentors. A powerful tool for exploring the impact of these influences is the genogram exercise. This process involves tracing your family history to examine various aspects such as careers, relation
Feb 28, 20248 min read
Exploring the OSCAR Model: A Valuable Resource for Executive Coaches
Executive coaches can benefit from incorporating coaching models into their toolkit. These models offer a range of coaching theories,...
Feb 14, 20245 min read
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