Managing Competing Commitments
One of the factors that inhibit commitment to following through with goals is competing commitments. The challenge is to determine which commitment is stronger and then to focus on achieving this one.
Step | Description |
Step 1:
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Commitment 1: Describe it starting with the phrase: “I am committed to … because …” |
Step 2:
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Behaviour: Describe what you are doing/not doing that is inhibiting progress, using the phrase: “I am/am not doing … Which is inhibiting my progress in … |
Step 3:
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Question: Given what I am doing/not doing, does this suggest I am committed or not? |
Step 4:
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Commitment 2: Describe it starting with the phrase: “I am committed to … because …” |
Step 5:
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Behaviour: Describe what you are doing/not doing that is inhibiting progress using the phrase: “I am/am not doing … Which is inhibiting my progress in … |
Step 6:
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Question: Given what I am doing/not doing, does this suggest I am committed or not? |
This simple step by step process enables gaps and the development of new insights allowing the client to see and understand things differently before making a decision.
The Four D’s Model
Clients often need help to prioritise and make sense of their thoughts and ideas. This is frequently the case when they have competing goals and objectives.
The Four D’s Model provides a simple, visual tool to enable clients to determine and evaluate each one in turn. It is a flexible decision making tool that has numerous applications within coaching sessions.
The Four D’s Model
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