Coaching vs Training

Thoughtful Thursday No.24

Coaching vs Training

Coaching is a word that in my career I have heard a lot but rarely used in the correct context.

Coaching has often meant show, tell or direct, sometimes it has just meant feedback.

I believe it is important to know the difference so you can be clear about what outcome it is your trying to achieve.

Coaching

• Achieving coachee goals

• Potential and future focussed.

• Listening, questioning, non-directive

Training

• Transfer specific knowledge

• Teaching & learning

• Tell, show, direct

Both Coaching and Training are used to develop people within a team.

When developing people, you should know what you are trying to achieve, this will better direct your actions and conversations

Training is about your Outcome; Coaching is about theirs.