Test your coaching style

This test contains 36 closed questions. You have to define the way in which the questions refers to your situation (in training)
If yes, please answer "1" in the score list, if (more) NO, then answer "0" in the score list
Nb: there is no wrong or right answer (a "1" doesnt mean good and an "0" doesnt mean wrong!)
The coaching style with your highest score is the coaching style you apply automatically when you dont think about it.
The higher the score, the less easy your style will change in the future
score (1/0)
1 Trainees have to work during the training
0
2 As a trainer, I dont have to be the leader
0
3 I always take the initiatif and delegate the tasks
0
4 People should solve their own problems
0
5 Trainees should work conform strict instructions and I am a good practice of it.
0
6 I like to take decisions myself, but I prefer to be advised by the trainees or others.
0
7 I expect trainees to commit themselves for 100%
0
8 The task of the trainer is to control and instruct.
0
9 I try to handle conflicts and tensions with a discussion
0
10 I dont control very much
0
11 If there are any problems, I expect that the trainees put them forward themselves.
0
12 Negative feedback seldom works, so I prefer to underline the positive aspects.
0
13 If trainees make mistakes, I tell them.
0
14 As a trainer I am open for suggestions and ideas, but finally I take the decision.
0
15 Give trainees the freedom during training
0
16 I, as a trainer inform and instruct trainees about the topics. I expect not much discussion of the trainees
0
17 I focus mainly on the independance of the trainees and they have to work themselves.
0
18 I involve trainees in the objectives and the goals of the training.
0
19 The trainer defines the goals and objectives of the training.
0
20 I like it when trainees give input.
0
21 I accept all the trainees as they are.
0
22 It is important that people continue to learn (lifelong learning).
0
23 I let trainees know what I want as a trainer, but I am open for suggestions.
0
24 Most trainees are motivated and positive minded from nature.
0
25 Trainees have to control and reflect themselves.
0
26 After a task, I discuss the results critically in order to reach the learning objectives.
0
27 The trainees attend a training to learn and to work.
0
28 I listen carefully to the trainees and I am prepared to revise my opinion if necessary
0
29 If trainees want to reach the learning objectives, the working method is not important.
0
30 I feel more like a coach than an instructor.
0
31 It is important that trainees understand what they are doing and why.
0
32 I dont want to be right.
0
33 I am not afraid to loose control
0
34 I always give feedback to the trainees
0
35 I can delegate tasks easily
0
36 I want the trainer to be as I planned.

score

Coaching by instructing

Coaching by convincing

Coaching by cooperation

Coaching by delegation

0
Coaching by
instructing
1

0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
Coaching by
delegation

Coaching by
convincing

Coaching by
cooperation

Check out now your natural coaching style. ( the quadrant in which you have the highest score)