Recently I was exposed to an excellent way to describe a student engaged in a Motorcyclist Safety Course, and I would like to share.
Imagine, if you will, an organizational or hierarchal chart with the person at the top being a student. Below the student(s) would be a subordinate area where the RiderCoach(s) will work supporting the student, assisting in their development as a rider. Essentially the business or organization follows the needs of that student providing information to make the student a success.
The beauty is the student is leading the endeavor, seeking to improve their attributes (skill sets) by giving their attention to the RiderCoach facilitation. The information is best when it is only what the student needs, no more, no less.
When in a business, the CEO provides purpose, direction, and motivation to the organization; giving all those supporting an obligation to assist in their capacity therefore creating a framework for the CEO to prosper. If there is an inordinate amount of information being given by the staff (RiderCoach) to the CEO (Student), there is a possibility that the CEO may lose focus or miss key helpful information. If there is not enough quality information given to the CEO, his/her decisions are based only on what he/she has been told. Either way – the RiderCoach needs to support the organization’s (CEO/Students) personal needs to further the development of the business (Riding).
On occasion, this hierarchy reflects mostly what the Coach may deem appropriate based on their perspective and experiences when in fact, they may not be considering the needs of the student. By approaching the student as the CEO and his/her needs as the requirements of success, RiderCoaches can serve in the staff capacity through curriculum guidance.
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© 2017, Donald L. Green, Rider Choices
