GROW Coaching Model Template This checklist enables you to record the coaching process using the GROW model. It helps you to monitor progress and keeps a record of the goal and commitments the coachee has made. GROW Model Stage Coachee Final Notes Goal - is the end point that the coachee wants to achieve. The goal must be SMART so that the individual knows when it is attained. Reality - is where the coachee is now. This requires the current issues and the challenges to be stated. Then an assessment of how far the coachee is away from their goal can be made. Obstacles/Options – first the obstacles stopping the coachee attain their goal need to identified. (Without any obstacles the goal has already been attained!). Then the coachee needs to come up with different ‘options’, ways to deal with them. Way forward – once the coachee has defined their options they can then devise the necessary action steps required to meet their goal.
Here are some advantages of an effective production plan and scheduling. Reduced labour costs by eliminating wasted time and improving process flow. Reduced inventory costs by decreasing the need for safety stocks and excessive inventories. Optimized equipment usage and increased capacity. Improved on-time deliveries of products and services. Key factors of a production plan Effective planning hinges on a sound understanding of key activities that business managers should apply to the planning process. Here are some examples: Forecast market expectations To plan effectively, you will need to estimate potential sales with some reliability. Most businesses don't have firm numbers on future sales. However, you can forecast sales based on historical information, market trends and/or established orders. Inventory control Reliable inventory levels feeding the pipeline have to be established and a sound should be in place. Availability of equipment and human resources Also known as open time, this is the period of time allowed between processes so that all orders flow within your production line or service. Production planning helps you manage open time, ensuring it is well-utilized, while being careful not to create delays. Planning should maximize your operational capacity but not exceed it. It's also wise not to plan for full capacity and leave room for the unexpected priorities and changes that may arise. Standardized steps and time Typically, the most efficient means to determine your production steps is to map processes in the order that they happen and then incorporate the average time it took to complete the work. Remember that all steps don't happen in sequence and that many may occur at the same time. After completing a process map, you will understand how long it will take to complete the entire process. Where work is repeated or similar, it is best to standardize the work and time involved. Document similar activities for future use and use them as a base-line to establish future routings and times. This will speed up your planning process significantly. During the process map stage, you may identify waste. You can use /principles to eliminate waste, shorten the process and improve deliveries and costs. Risk factors Evaluate these by collecting historical information on similar work experiences, detailing the actual time, materials and failures encountered. Where risks are significant, you should conduct a failure mode effect analysis method (FMEA) and ensure that controls are put in place to eliminate or minimize
Write down only the main points and the decisions taken. It is impossible to write down everything that is being said. Always try to identify the main points What is the main aim of the discussion? What information is important? Use your own words. If you do this you will find that your minutes are more accurate and complete than if you try to jot down everything a speaker says. Pay special attention to decisions. If necessary, ask for the decisions to be repeated. Ask for clarification. Do not hesitate to stop the meeting if you are not clear about any decisions or issues being discussed. Writing the minutes The following information should be included: Nature of meeting, date, time, venue Names of those present Names of visitors Apologies Summaries of decisions and discussions This includes work to be followed up and who have taken responsibility for certain tasks. The minutes should be written neatly in a special minute book or file; avoid jotting down minutes on scraps of paper. The book or file should be kept safely and always available for consultation at any time. Module 9 : DECISION MAKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING Learning outcomes