Chapter 8: Readiness 219Managers presume that energy
comes in large part from
learning and growing.
(^) Managers presume that
energy comes from success,
only looking at quantitative
data.
Managers think about their
learning quotient, that is, their
interest in and capacity for
learning new things, and the
learning quotient of their
employees.
(^) Managers think they know
all they need to know and
that their employees do not
have the capacity to learn
much.
Total score for pro-learning
culture
(^) Total score for anti-
learning culture
Coaching readiness scale
This survey is a useful tool to quickly assess both the individual and
organizational readiness for coaching (Coleman, 2008). Simply, if
answers fall into the “yes” category more frequently than “no”
category, agency staff are probably ready for formalized coaching.
However, if answers fall into the “no” category more frequently
than “yes” category, leadership should seek more comprehensive
strategies to address overall learning culture.
Assessing individual readiness for coaching YES NO
I’m at a point in my life where I’m ready to receive support
and feedback while learning new skills or techniques or
improving work performance in other areas, such as
leadership.