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# five factor framework as coaching tool
![[calendar-plus.svg]] <small>Apr 09, 2022</small> | ![[calendar-clock.svg]] <small>Jan 02, 2023</small> 🏷️ [[coaching]], [[Organization Development MOC|OD]]
The [[five factor framework for middle managers]] is a useful tool in diagnostic and action planning stages of [[coaching]].
[[following]]
Working with managers who struggle with tracking the direction of managers above them.
- Help manager find new ways to obtain needed direction
- Improve communication with top managers
[[championing]]
Working with managers to develop and present new ideas to top leaders.
- Help managers take "big" ideas and translate them into compelling projects.
- Help in aligning new ideas with organizational goals.
[[collaborating]]
Working with managers to build relationships and communicate with peers.
- How to engage in decision-making by asking questions, throwing out ideas, and slowing pace of conversation.
[[listening]]
Working with managers to be more people oriented instead of just task oriented to build and improve relationships with employees.
- How to build empathy for employees
- How to understand team dynamics
[[directing]]
Working with managers to empower and support their employees.- How to build psychological safety
- Helping managers develop self-awareness of the impact they have on others
- Help managers develop coaching skills *([note on p.68](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/ZLLWXWYW?page=6))*
## Sources
[[Five Factor Framework for Coaching Managers - Thompson et al. 1991]]