The DSA is currently undertaking a study into the effectiveness of using modern coaching techniques over traditional ‘instructional’ methods, with a view to improving the Learning to Drive syllabus. It is not a case of if coaching will become an essential part of the role of an ADI, but more a case of when.
Many ADI’s incorrectly believe that coaching is simply a case of asking questions, something which they feel they do adequately anyway. Although it is true that coaching techniques do involve an effective questioning technique, driver coaching is much, much more than that. During a recent DIA Coaching workshop in Manchester conducted by Ged and Claire Wilmot, many self-proclaimed ‘Driver Coaches’ realised that they weren’t actually coaching at all, and learned a great deal from our short presentation.
During this time of increased competition in the driving instruction industry, it’s essential that ADI’s stay ahead of the game in order to survive. The industry is changing, and those who strive to develop themselves and use the latest tried and tested techniques will leave the others behind. So why not add an extra dimension to your driving lessons and bring coaching to the forefront of your business?
We are currently offering a one day coaching workshop, ‘Practical Coaching Techniques for Driving Instructors’, delivered by myself, Ged and Claire Wilmot, of ‘Active Driving Soloutions’ in Oldham, who will be giving their valued input into the workshop and its delivery. You may read our profiles on our websites at www.activedrivingsolutions.com and www.insight2drive.com.
Our first two workshops are on Monday 22nd February in Oldham, and Thursday 18th March in Liverpool. Each day runs from 9am to 5pm. The workshop fee is £139, with lunch and refreshments included.
Coaching techniques are an essential part of all aspects of ADI work, from working with novice drivers to fleet work, driver improvement and ADI development. So whatever area you are involved in, we guarantee you will take away lots of useful tools and techniques to put into practice straight away.
I have enclosed a leaflet giving full details of the workshops. If you wish to attend, please contact Claire Wilmot by email (claire@aditrainer.com) or by telephone (07956 104160) as soon as possible with confirmation of which date you would like to attend. There are a limited number of places available on each workshop. We will then email you a booking form which you will need to return to us by post along with your payment in order to guarantee your place.
If you are interested in this workshop or indeed any other course we may provide and are unable to attend either of the dates available, register your interest by emailing Claire and we will keep you informed of future dates.