OSCAR Coaching Model

© Worth Consulting 2002

The OSCAR Coaching Model was developed by Andrew Gilbert and Karen Whittleworth and has won wide acclaim and a National Training Award. The model builds upon and enhances the popular GROW model and is particularly useful for managers seeking to adopt a coaching style.

 "As a result of the training from Worth Consulting, and the consistent use of the OSCAR Model, the number of disciplinary cases being raised to my attention has halved!"

Julie Ringham, HR Manager, British Airways Maintenance Cardiff.

 "Worth Consulting's learning model known as OSCAR has revitalised an ailing manufacturing firm – and bagged a prestigious training award into the bargain. The most startling change has been the fall in absenteeism from 5.4% to 3%, which has saved the company £98,000 in the past 18 months."

People Management Magazine

Here are some examples of coaching questions using the OSCAR Model:

O - Outcome

"What is your long term outcome?"

"What would success look like?"

S - Situation

"What is the current situation?"

"What's actually happening?"

C - Choices and Consequences

"What choices do you have?"

"What are the consequences of each choice?"

"Which choice(s) will best move you towards your outcome?"

A - Actions

"What actions will you take?"

"What will you do next?"

R - Review

"What steps will you take to review your progress?"

"Have the actions been taken?"

"Have the actions moved you towards your outcome? If not, what corrective action needs to be taken?"