Response - re. Recent Periodic Up-date - Carter's and Ernie's thoughts

[Eva Francis]

Hi All 

Great exchange - thanks Lynne, Chuck, Carter and Ernie

Extract from Carter's email:

I would disagree with the article’s assertion that “Well-matched peer coaches have similar levels of authority and experience; they see each other as equals, without hierarchical differences.”  That assertion can limit one’s perspective on possible applications of peer coaching.  I’ve seen 100s of peer coaching contexts having members with different levels, including intact teams.  It depends on the application of the peer coaching, but what’s most important is that they have the capacity to see each other as peers in supporting each other’s development.)

 

I would like to add:

a) I have experienced value: e.g. faster pace, maturity of questions, listening, sharing experiences when members had similar level management experience  (but different functions) 

b) Peer coaching when members have different levels of experience; yes, it can work but it requires paying even greater attention to context setting and facilitation of group's dynamic. 

c) I really like Carter's assertion about supporting each other's development. From my experience 'authentic commitment to my colleague's growth'  underpins/is a foundation for any learning relationship.

We all seems to agree that it all depends on purpose, application of PL and, if I may add, the mastery of a facilitator/s.

So, yes PL can be like a 'very good buffet' but still  may require good sign posting, the desire to eat and clarity of the what one likes and can eat :-)

Any more thoughts?

E

[Valerie Lingeman]

Ewa, my friend...I can't help but notice that you continue to love and cook up the "chef" and "eating" metaphors!  Well said!