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Habits of a Successful Coach. This weekend… Start to form strong partnerships with the local League teams. Remember….
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Habits of a Successful Coach This weekend… Start to form strong partnerships with the local League teams
Remember… According to experts, the amount of challenges faced by a team increases not only with the complexity of the problem that is trying to be solved but with the degree of VIRTUALITY
The Remote Team Develop trust without face-to-face contact Show – • Competency (you know what works) • Honesty (never place blame) • Support (speak well of others) • Reliability (they can count on you in the ways that they need you )
Other tips on building the team: Create an effective atmosphere – one that attracts people. • Run it like a meeting that respects people’s time and schedules. • Do what you can asynchronously. • Provide opportunities for learning. • Stay positive. • Have some fun (informal chat is good).
Keep team members focused on the team goals (even though there are individual priorities) • Clarify each team member’s role and value of team collaboration • Set expectations on participation & communicate regularly • Keep focused on the big picture
Conference calls… *Can be fun and productive* What are some tips to making them that way?
Tips • Start on time, end on time • Stick to the agenda • Have everyone identify themselves • Set some ground rules • Treat it like any other meeting – quiet location, no interruptions • Know how to work your mute button! • Don’t talk for too long; allow everyone to speak
Keep focus • Make the calls an opportunity to learn and network -- Have an agenda and keep to it -- Use the Guidance on Opportutnities to create a mini-training opportunity -- Cheerlead whenever possible -- Drill down on what you hear -- Engage everyone on the call
Guidance on Opportunities • Why are they important? -- Highlights resources -- Ensures we are seen as trainers/mentors -- Giving something directly to your local Leagues
Tools to Communicate • Doodle • Great for setting up a conference call • Freeconferencecall.com • Provides you with a free number and access code to conduct conference call • Regular long-distance rates apply • Skype • Free 2-way video-conferencing • Low-cost/free way to video-conference up to 10 individuals