In this session, we are going to: Use a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis to help you identify those things you do well and those you could do better Explore a model to improve self-awareness called The Johari Window Examine how to give and receive feedback Experiment with gathering feedback in real time […]

Welcome to the first session in this module In this session, we are going to: • Learn how to keep your learning journal using the Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle to structure your thoughts and ideas• Think about your personal values using a variety of tools• Set some personal goals• De-brief, and reflect on these experiences What

Reflective exercise Take a moment to reflect on times in your career when you have experienced high support and high challenge. Make a list of the features of that relationship or interaction that enabled the high support/high challenge dynamic. Now identify how co-consulting might offer the opportunity to enable this dynamic.

Reflective exercise Asking the right kinds of questions Finally, having reflected on the co-consulting session, you are ready to put yourself to the test. In the next exercise, you become the consultant in a scenario. You can decide what questions to ask. You need to find out as much as you can about your client.

Now, take the time to watch the example of co-consulting, which has been broken down into the sections stated above.

Now you have heard about co-consulting, test your knowledge about the approach.

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Intended Learning Outcomes Learning how to work in a small group with colleagues, and through a structured questioning / listening approach, effectively work on real problems being faced Developing individuals’ learning experience, so personal awareness of potential changed behaviours that may be possible in tackling problems, is increased Increasing individuals’ understanding of personal effectiveness and