Intermediate stages of

development

(Effective adaptors)

Coaches at this level…

● Tend to be more experienced than guided responders.

● Tend to use more flexible work practices.

● Generally cope better with the complex nature of a training environment.

● Are capable of developing basic strategies and contingency plans (i.e., if this happens, then I do that).

● Can generally appreciate bigger picture goals.

● Have usually developed an appreciation toward planning.

● Have started employing different approaches in an effort to facilitate more positive outcomes.

More advanced stages of

development

(Independent practitioners)

Coaches at this level…

● Are generally much more experienced than guided responders and effective adaptors.

● Have an ability to adapt some of their practices in response to a situation (reflection-in-action).

● Are generally capable of developing quite complex individual strategic knowledge and contingency plans.

● Usually have a full appreciation of the planning process.

● Use gut feelings to make most decisions, but with varied results.

● Tend to see situations more holistically by relating current concerns to bigger picture goals.

● Are able to complete some tasks with automaticity and are capable of seeing deviations in displays of skills

● Are generally able to monitor their own performances (reflection-on-action).