Training vs coaching: outcomes

Training and coaching are great options when you're ready to increase your success with CiviCRM.

The differences between the two can appear subtle at first, but there are a few important differences.

The most important, in my view, is their focus on outcomes. Here’s an example:

If I want to learn how to box I need training.

• Training will expose me to the facts and fundamentals that I need to participate.

• Training will give me an opportunity to focus on developing my own skills.

In addition to training, if I want to be a great boxer, I need coaching.

• Coaching will take into account my goals, such as winning more matches, or staying motivated and focused on the right priorities for an upcoming match.

• Coaching will help me to keep the right mindset through a match, or through my career.

• Coaching will help me break through when I'm feeling stuck, by identifying and addressing specific gaps in my understanding that I may not even realize.

in short: Training doesn't care about my outcomes and goals. Coaching does.

This is true for any field. In sports, in technical skills, in business, even in interpersonal relationships.

Here's the thing:

We all need training to get a grip on new skills.

And when we really want to level up our game, and stay on track to achieve specific goals and outcomes, good coaching is a way to make that happen.

There are other important differences. I'll unpack some of those in a future email.

All the best,
A.