You've learned about the directing to coaching transition. Now let's practice recognizing when it's needed with your recruiting team and how to implement it effectively.
Remember: add support while maintaining direction when recruiter enthusiasm meets hiring reality.
Engagement Message
What's the biggest challenge in managing this transition with recruiters?
Type
Swipe Left or Right
Practice Question
Swipe each statement left if it signals need for directing style or right if it signals need for coaching style:
Labels
- Left Label: Needs Directing
- Right Label: Needs Coaching
Left Label Items
- "I'm excited to fill these open roles!"
- "This req looks straightforward - where do I start?"
- "I can't wait to start sourcing candidates!"
Right Label Items
- "These hiring managers are impossible to please"
- "I'm not sure I'm cut out for recruiting"
- "I was hitting targets last month, now nothing"
Type
Multiple Choice
Practice Question
Sarah started three weeks ago with high energy about recruiting. Now she says "I feel like I'm getting more rejections than placements." What leadership style does Sarah need?
A. More directing - she needs clearer sourcing instructions
B. Coaching - high direction plus high support
C. Supporting - reduce direction, maintain encouragement
D. Delegating - give her space to figure it out
Suggested Answers
- A
- B - Correct
- C
- D
Type
Fill In The Blanks
