
There are two key elements within the Performance Development Systems (PDS) –
DEVELOPING BETTER DECISION MAKERS -Training, coaching & mentoring coaches & managers to increase their confidence & competence developing individuals & teams to make effective decisions & review them live at self & as a collective. To maximise the behaviours & performance of the individuals & teams they are working with
SUPPORTING CHANGE - Provide effective support, structures & principles to positively impact people ‘change’ in order to embed the newly acquired skills, competencies & behaviours
Either of these delivered in separation will not truly impact any team or organisation. Technical & tactical training is important, but if a coach/manager struggles to influence some individuals & teams to consistently make effective decisions, execute them with quality & intensity within competition environments; those individuals & teams will always under perform.
Even if the training is of high quality in providing information on how to increase individuals & teams behaviours, learning & performance. The chance of someone being able to go away & embed the new learning into their own situations; to be able to adjust their own behaviours to embed new ones is very slim. Most people will regress back to their pre training habits within a few weeks. This is why having a robust support intervention to help organisations, teams & individuals through the ‘transition of change’ is not only critical; it ensures you receive a tangible return on your investment.
We know that the coaches & managers have a huge influence on cultures, environments & performance. PDS increases coaches & managers ability to influence teams & individuals within these environments.
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“Knowing how to coach is easy; there are plenty of people who can talk great coaching. But to get to a level where you are living it day in day out takes a true desire to pursue excellence, self-awareness, discipline, unbiased effective support & an environment where being vulnerable isn’t seen as a weakness; its embraced as a strength”
What is PDS & how can it impact on Performance & Culture?
Here is an interview that was recorded by Cleveland Indians discussing my collaboration with them.
It turned out to be a great conversation sharing what PDS actually is & who it is for.
I also talk about the critical elements that support both coaches & athletes through the
‘transition of change’ which ensures the new principles are embedded.
This can be applied to any sport at any level
PDS 'Need centred' approach
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Increased athlete engagement
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Athletes self-managing & effectively supporting/challenging peers without common conflict issues
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Athletes become more effective in relevant & meaningful dialogue with peers & coaches
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Athletes become effective at accepting feedback from peers & coaches
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Athletes ‘scanning’ live, making effective choices & committing to them under varied pressure
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Athletes Self reviewing & concluding live; adapting where required
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Increasing effectiveness working with mixed ability groups
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Increased players long term learning with understanding
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Auditory evidence of learning & decision making competencies within varied pressures
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Ongoing coach support
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Robust scalable coaching principles & support systems to sustain & embed effective cultures