Which responsibility reflects applying coaching to identify goals with individuals and groups?

• A. Applies coaching skills with individuals and groups to identify and achieve individual, group, and organizational goals.
• B. Relies solely on directives from supervisors.
• C. Focuses only on individual goals, not groups.
• D. Assesses goals but does not apply coaching skills.

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is using coaching skills to help both individuals and groups surface, define, and pursue goals. In nurse coaching, the role is to partner with clients—whether a person or a team—to explore what matters, articulate clear aims, and design actionable steps. This collaborative, client-centered approach helps build confidence, buy-in, and accountability, while aligning personal or group goals with broader organizational objectives. Coaching conversations typically involve active listening, open-ended questions, and reflective discussion that guide discovery and commitment, rather than simply giving directions. The other options don’t reflect this collaborative coaching process: relying only on directives from supervisors is hierarchical and non-coaching; focusing solely on individuals ignores group dynamics; and merely assessing goals without applying coaching skills misses the essential guidance and accountability that coaching provides.