Free GROW Model: Goal Setting, Coaching
The chart illustrates the GROW model, a structured coaching framework used for performance reviews and goal setting. It emphasizes four core stages: Goal, Reality, Options, and Will. The process starts with defining the Goal, where both the coach and the participant align on the specific outcome to be achieved. This stage focuses on agreement and clarity, with guiding questions such as “What do you want to achieve from this session?” and “What would success look like to you?” Next, the Reality phase evaluates the current state by exploring factors influencing performance. It involves reflective questions like “What is happening now?” and “Where are you in relation to your goal?” The third phase, Options, encourages brainstorming of possible solutions and strategies by asking “What could you do?” or “What else might work?” Finally, the Will phase converts insights into commitments and measurable actions, asking “What will you do next?” and “When will you take action?” This model fosters clarity, accountability, and motivation, ensuring both parties understand the path to success. By following GROW, coaches help participants set clear, realistic, and achievable goals, align current realities with future aspirations, explore actionable alternatives, and commit to tangible next steps. The inclusion of an instructional video and reference links (LinkedIn, LewisU, and UNMC) supports further learning and real-world application, making the GROW model a practical and results-driven tool for personal and professional development conversations.
