Appendix: eFIRE: Exploring with Curiosity

eFIRE: Exploring with Curiosity

As project leaders and problem solvers, we need clear and open processes to address those sticky problems and challenges with an open mind and ideally without prior judgment or inherent biases.

Later in your workplace project journey, we will explore the concept of ‘hunches’. For the moment here are some processes that I want you to continue to explore.

 

Using eFire

 

I know that you have explored the eFIRE approach in the context of leadership. I find it as useful to apply in the context of project leadership and problem-solving.

Here is a copy of the full model if you would to download to have at hand.  eFire map

Here are some of the details that you likely explored in your leadership classes:

The context for executive and organisational coaching is becoming increasingly complex. The eFIRE Coaching Model is a unique evidence-based methodology for coaching that builds from existing tried-and-true models (such as GROW) to help coaches to centre coaching conversations and processes. It is uniquely designed for leaders and executive coaches who are working in messy situations where there are no obvious solutions to emerging challenges. The gives primacy to energy – drawn from values, meaning, purpose, and relationships.

Dr Geoff Abbott.

Activity

In this activity, with a peer, explore your professional environment, using the eFire template. Most of you have had some exposure to eFire and some have had some significant exploration of the approach. This is a reminder of the power of this approach. This activity also works as a productive ice-breaker.
Start by introducing yourselves, and then follow the prompts, page by page as you make your way through. We have left some space with each of the elements of eFire so that you can make notes as you go.
Use your time wisely. Halfway through the allocated time, we will remind you to swap roles.
HINT: I may also make these ‘triads’ and you may have a third person in your group who will ‘listen, learn, and share’ at the end of the interactions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To get started, here is the complete set of questions. Take a moment to read each. You have all heard about ‘how you show up’; be thinking about how are you approaching this activity and be open, curious, and of, no judgment.

Read through each of the statements, get a ‘feel’ for what you might like to ask.

 

eFire Energy Prompts. You can use these at any time through the conversation. 

 

What is exciting about this?

Why is this important to you right now?

What does a great day at work look like?

If you achieved success and were having fun, what would that mean?

 

FRAME:

·What would you like to think about in this conversation?
·What is important about this right now?
·If you got exactly what you want, what would that look like?
·If you achieved success, what would others notice?

REFLECT:

·What are all of the possibilities you can think of?
·What strengths of yours will help you?
·What are some radical or unexpected options that might help?
·If there were no constraints, what would you do?

EXPERIMENT AND EXECUTE:

·Who is going to do what?
·What might be the obstacles in your way?
·Which way forward is the most exciting?
·What specific steps come next?
·How could you test out and experiment some options?
Step 1 Frame
Step 2 Inquire
Step 3 Reflect
Step 4 Experiment and Execute
Wrap Up
Take a few minutes, each of you, to share your thoughts, take note and generally be aware of insights, inspiration and the energy that may have emerged from this time together.
Tips: What did it feel like as you shared?
What did it feel like as the efire questioner?
Observer: What did you notice? How did the participants ‘show up’? What did it feel like to you as an observer? What did you notice?
Everyone: How are you likely to use this technique?

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