Some more detail of the two invisible axes of the innovation coaching model

1. The invisible axes of innovation coaching Neil Houghton March 2011 Neil Houghton 1

2. Innovation coaching In a previous Slidedeck (see iCoaching.ppt) I outlined a model for Innovation Coaching. I did not explicitly label the key axes of the model. I will unpack this a little here… Neil Houghton 2

3. Here’s the whole picture Neil Houghton 3 Buzz FADE FADE Support - STICK FIZZ Buzz FIZZ Practices - SHIFT FLAT Buzz FLAT Reason - SPARK IMPACT IDEAS INTENT

4. Here’s the breakdown Neil Houghton 4 Impact With no support we have no We have no STICK … we FADE AWAY Intent With no signature practices we have no We have no SHIFT … we FIZZ OUT Ideas We have no SPARK … we FLAT LINE With no compelling reasons or With them all we BUZZ with energy & excitement.. Hotspots emerge!

5. Here are the two axes Neil Houghton 5 STICK SHIFT SPARK IDEAS IMPACT INTENT

6. Here are the two overlays Neil Houghton 6 STICK Execution Metaphors Signatures Agility As One Antecedents of Success SHIFT Foresight Frames of Excellence Virtuoso Teams SPARK IDEAS IMPACT INTENT

7. Here’s how to coach Neil Houghton