Contracting

COMENSA Behavioural Standard 1 - Contracting

Sample Coach Contracting Script

Let's start with the central idea.

Contracting is the process of negotiating an agreement for a coaching interaction, including the coaching relationship and the process of coaching.

That is the core behavioural standard in the COMENSA contracting framework.

Notice the three elements.

First, the agreement. What are we agreeing to do? What are the expectations, boundaries and practical arrangements?

Second, the relationship. Who are we in relation to one another? What responsibilities do the coach and client have? How will we establish trust, safety and mutual understanding?

Third, the process. How will we work together? What does the client want to explore? How will we recognise whether the coaching is useful? What happens if the agenda changes?