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Peer Coaching Circles Community of Practice Charter

Purpose Statement:

The Peer Coaching Circles Community of Practice fosters a supportive and safe learning environment where members connect, share best practices, and engage in continuous personal development. We focus and encourage the exchange of knowledge and experiences to enhance and support the learning goals of our members. Through collaboration and a supportive atmosphere, we aim to create a community that empowers its members to excel in their coaching journeys.

Community Objectives:

1.     Networking: Facilitate opportunities for members to connect and build professional relationships within the coaching community, fostering collaboration and shared learning.

2.     Access to resources: Provide members with access to a diverse range of coaching resources, tools, and materials to support their professional development and enhance their coaching practices.

3.     Peer support: Create a supportive environment where members can seek and offer support, guidance, and feedback from fellow coaches, promoting a sense of camaraderie and mutual growth.

4.     Mentorship: Facilitate mentorship opportunities where experienced coaches can guide and support less experienced members, sharing their insights and expertise to foster professional growth.

5.     Innovation: Encourage the exploration and sharing of new ideas including coaching techniques, strategies, and approaches, sparking creativity and inspiring members to try new ideas in their coaching practices.

6.     Authenticity: Cultivate an atmosphere where members can be authentic and vulnerable, enabling open and honest conversations about challenges, successes, and lessons learned in their coaching journeys.

7.     Inspiration: Provide a platform for members to share inspiring stories, case studies, and experiences, motivating and energizing each other in their pursuit of excellence in coaching.

8.     Building sustainability: Promote discussions and initiatives around building sustainable coaching practices, incorporating ethical considerations, long-term client relationships, and the well-being of both coaches and clients.

9.     Idea sharing: Encourage active idea sharing and collaboration among members, fostering a dynamic exchange of knowledge, experiences, and best practices that contribute to collective learning and growth.

10. Training and learning: Offer training opportunities, workshops, webinars, and educational resources to enhance members' coaching skills and competencies, ensuring ongoing professional development.

11. Growth: Support members in their personal and professional growth as coaches, providing opportunities for self-reflection, goal setting, and continuous learning, leading to enhanced effectiveness and success in their coaching endeavors.

Community Guidelines:

These guidelines should serve as a foundation for fostering a positive and supportive community and can be adapted and expanded based on specific needs and situations.

1.     Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality within the community, respecting the privacy of all members and ensuring that personal information or discussions shared within the community remain confidential.

2.     Safe space: Foster a safe and inclusive environment where all members feel comfortable expressing their opinions, thoughts, and experiences without fear of judgment or reprisal.

3.     Open communication: Encourage open and honest communication among members, promoting active participation and constructive dialogue to facilitate learning and growth.

4.     Respect: Treat all members with respect, recognizing and valuing the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences that each individual brings to the community.

5.     Active listening: Practice active listening when engaging with others, demonstrating genuine interest and attentiveness to understand their viewpoints and experiences fully.

6.     Professionalism: Maintain a high standard of professionalism in all interactions within the community, adhering to ethical guidelines and conduct that upholds the integrity of the coaching profession.

7.     Collaboration: Foster a spirit of collaboration and teamwork, promoting the sharing of ideas, resources, and experiences among members for the collective benefit of the community.

8.     Conflict resolution: Handle conflicts or disagreements in a respectful and constructive manner, seeking to find mutually agreeable solutions and maintaining the overall harmony of the community.

9.     Continuous learning: Embrace a growth mindset and a commitment to lifelong learning, encouraging members to seek new knowledge, skills, and perspectives that enhance their coaching practices.

10. Accountability: Encourage members to take responsibility for their commitments and actions within the community, holding themselves accountable to the agreed-upon guidelines and expectations.

Members:

The Community consists of Federal and Provincial Peer Coaching Circle Facilitators, who are actively involved in the National Manager Community and OPS Leadership Network Peer Coaching Circles program. These facilitators lead monthly or bimonthly coaching circles.

Individuals can join the Community by undergoing facilitator training, shadowing experienced facilitators, and actively facilitating or preparing to run their own peer coaching circles within the National Manager Community or OPS Leadership Network.

Roles:

Meeting Facilitators: Jacqueline Cressy (OLN) and Meredith Richmond (NMC)

Responsible for creating and distributing meeting agenda and calendar invites. During the meeting, the facilitator will guide the discussion, ensure everyone has an opportunity to contribute, and keep the conversation focused on the agenda. They will also manage any conflicts or challenges that arise, encourage consensus-building, and help the group reach decisions and actionable outcomes.

Wiki or GCExchange Page Manager: Terry McPherson-Campos

Responsible for overseeing and maintaining the content and resources of the communication channel.

Speaker/Trainer Coordinator:

Responsible for sourcing and coordinating speakers and trainers to attend Community meetings.

Meeting Frequency:

The frequency of meetings for the Community will be monthly, with a minimum requirement of quarterly meetings. Meetings will be held for one (1) hour.

Meeting frequency and length will be reevaluated in the fall of 2023 after conducting 3-4 meetings to assess the effectiveness and determine if any adjustments are needed moving forward.