#💡 #🟠 # 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]]