How to use the tool

OPERA is a highly flexible coaching tool that can be used in many different ways. Central to this tool is the force field analysis model, which allows you to identify, assess, quantify and adjust the forces that drive and constrain a desired outcome.

The critical first step is to help coachees to identify their desired outcome – where they want to get to. The next step involves clearly identifying the opposing forces, pushing for and against (advantages and disadvantages of) the realization of that outcome. The next step is to evaluate each of the forces you have identified. Then you can look at ways of reinforcing the driving ...

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