The AC Podcast 232: How Assessments Can Impact Team Coaching
Want to take your team coaching to the next level? In this episode, our host Claudia Day is joined by expert team coach Kimberly Lewis Parsons to share how assessments can be a game-changer for fostering collaboration, trust, and effectiveness. With a background in technology and corporate leadership, Kimberly explores the strategic use of assessments from three key perspectives – what she calls the “me view,” “us view,” and “team view”—to help teams recognize both individual and collective strengths. She also highlights the essential role coaches play, in partnership with leaders, in guiding teams through these insights.
Kimberley discusses how coaches can create a safe environment for honest conversations, the impact of leadership on assessment outcomes, and the power of trust in shaping team dynamics. She explains the concept of the team as a ‘third entity as well as the benefits and pitfalls associated with team assessments. Whether you're a coach, leader, or HR professional, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to make assessments a valuable tool for improving team dynamics and effectiveness.
You will learn:
· The role of coaches in leveraging assessments for team growth
· How assessments can enhance team effectiveness and collaboration
· Strategies to create a safe space for open and productive discussions
“A benefit of using this level of team assessment is it gives voice to the entire team to tell the story of what's working and not working, where the team has strength, and where the team doesn't have strength.”
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