Levers

Skill

Skill can act as a positive catalyst for performance by enabling individuals to carry out tasks with competence, confidence, and ...

Levers

Skill

Skill can act as a negative catalyst for performance when individuals rely too heavily on existing abilities and become resistant...

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Skill

Skill can act as a positive catalyst for performance by enabling individuals to carry out tasks with competence, confidence, and effectiveness.
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Pages 233 and 234 of the Better Deck.

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Skill

Skill can act as a positive catalyst for performance by enabling individuals to carry out tasks with competence, confidence, and ...

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Skill

Skill can act as a negative catalyst for performance when individuals rely too heavily on existing abilities and become resistant...

Back

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Skill

Skill can act as a positive catalyst for performance by enabling individuals to carry out tasks with competence, confidence, and ...

Levers

Skill

Skill can act as a negative catalyst for performance when individuals rely too heavily on existing abilities and become resistant...

FRONT OF CARD

Front text

Extracted from page 233.

1. Does the individual demonstrate competence and reliability in carrying out their work?
2. Do their skills enable them to complete tasks efficiently and with high quality?
3. Are they able to apply their skills to solve problems or handle new challenges effectively?

S K I L L ‘ + ’

Better The Deck

AS A ‘DRIVER’ FOR POSITIVE PERFORMANCE

BACK OF CARD

Back text

Extracted from page 234.

1. Does the individual rely on existing skills rather than developing new capabilities when challenges arise?
2. Are they resistant to feedback or alternative approaches that could improve their performance?
3. Do they focus mainly on tasks that use their strengths while avoiding areas that require further development?

S K I L L ‘ -

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Better The Deck

AS A ‘DRIVER’ FOR NEGATIVE PERFORMANCE

FRAMEWORK CONTEXT

Where this card fits

Coaching rounds

  • Round 5 - Connect to Catalysts Diagnose the catalyst-level enhancers and diminishers shaping performance outcomes.
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Recipes

  • Better Performance for a Person Diagnose what is really driving underperformance or excellence in an individual.
  • Better Coaching (Full) Run the complete six-round coaching cycle using the full Better deck.
  • Better Self-Reflection Use the deck as a mirror for structured self-awareness and honest development choices.
  • Better Role Design Define a role by connecting capabilities, competencies, catalysts, and priorities.

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