Hot Seats
Purpose
Intensive peer coaching where one person receives focused group attention
How to Use
From Hot Seat Process and Prep PDF. Preparation: each participant prepares written feedback for every other participant covering Inspire (areas where this person positively impacts me and others) and Improve (specific areas where I see room for development). Prepare the same for yourself. Only include feedback you have directly observed. Process: one person takes the hot seat. Each other person gives feedback one at a time -- First round covers Improve (one to three specific examples per person); Second round covers Inspire (one to three specific examples). Rules for giving: speak for yourself, do not build on others' comments, give specific observed-behaviour examples. Rules for receiving: the only response is 'Thank you for the feedback.' Take notes, no discussion or defence. Rotate until everyone has had the hot seat. Debrief individually: what will you keep, what will you change?
Created by Various (peer coaching tradition)
When to Use
This tool is suited to the following coaching and facilitation contexts:
| Context | Relevant |
|---|---|
| Individual Coaching | |
| Team Coaching | |
| Leadership Development | |
| Facilitation / Workshop | |
| Online / Virtual |