An easy to use note sheet that offers example questions using the GROW method.

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THE GROW MODEL – SESSION NOTESHEET
G Useful Questions Notes
Goal
Agree topic for
discussion
Agree specific objective
of session
Set any longer-term
aims
What are you hoping to achieve from
this session?
How will you know when you have
achieved your goal?
How will you know when the problem is
solved?
R
Reality
Invite self-assessment
Offer specific examples
of feedback
Avoid or check
assumptions
Discard irrelevant
history
What is happening now?
What, who, when?
How often?
What is the result / effect of that?
What evidence do you have of that?

2. O
Options
Cover the full range of
options
Invite suggestions from
Coachee / Mentee
Ensure choices are
made
What else could you do?
Are there constraints? / Is this within
your control?
What if that constraint was removed?
Who can make this happen?
How can they do that?
What are the benefits & downsides? (of
each option)
W
Way Forward / Wrap
Up
Coachee commits to
action
Identifies possible
obstacles
Makes steps specific
Agree support needed
Commitment to actions
So what will you do now, & by when?
What could stop you moving forward?
How will you overcome this?
Will this address your goal?
How likely is this option to succeed (on
a scale 1-10)?
What else will you do?
Who can help you achieve your goals?