coaching-intervention

Coordinate coaching plans for governance conflicts rooted in skill gaps.

2|Updated Mar 13, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/Community-Chests/neos-operating-system --skill coaching-intervention-community-chests
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Skill: coaching-intervention
Source: https://github.com/Community-Chests/neos-operating-system/tree/main/neos-core/layer-06-conflict/coaching-intervention
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Community-Chests/neos-operating-system --skill coaching-intervention-community-chests

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Not every conflict is a values conflict, and not every disruptive behavior is intentional harm. When a participant disrupts governance processes because they lack facilitation skills, communication skills, or governance knowledge, sending them to a harm circle misdiagnoses the problem. The participant does not need restorative accountability -- they need skill development. Without a coaching pathway, the community either treats skill gaps as character flaws (escalating to harm circles that feel punitive) or ignores the disruption (allowing the pattern to continue until it does cause genuine harm). This skill provides a distinct intervention pathway for conflicts rooted in competency gaps. Coaching is voluntary, skill-focused, and oriented toward building capacity rather than assigning blame. It distinguishes between "you did something harmful" (harm circle) and "you lack a skill that is causing problems" (coaching), preventing the conflation that erodes trust in both processes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Coaching eligibility assessment: verifies that root causes are skill gaps rather than values or harm.
  • Coach selection & independence: assigns an independent coach with no direct authority over the participant.
  • Coaching plan design: co-designs a measurable, time-bound plan with targets, methods, and check-ins.
  • Affected parties engagement: gathers feedback to ensure the plan targets real impacts and does not punish.
  • Outcome-driven formalization: captures coaching outcomes in a structured artifact for accountability.

Quick Start

Initiate a coaching intervention by routing the triaged case to coaching and creating a coaching plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about coaching-intervention

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I resolve governance conflicts caused by a participant's skill gap without using punitive measures?

To resolve governance conflicts caused by a skill gap, design a voluntary coaching intervention that targets capacity building rather than assigning blame. This approach uses an independent coach to develop a measurable plan, preventing the misdiagnosis of treating competency gaps as character flaws.

When should I use coaching instead of a harm circle for disruptive behavior in facilitation?

Use coaching instead of a harm circle when disruptive behavior stems from a lack of facilitation skills, communication skills, or governance knowledge. Coaching eligibility assessment verifies that root causes are competency gaps rather than values conflicts or intentional harm, ensuring participants receive skill development instead of restorative accountability.

How do I design a coaching plan for a participant lacking governance competency?

Design a coaching plan for governance competency by co-creating a measurable, time-bound plan with specific targets, methods, and check-ins. An independent coach with no direct authority over the participant must lead the process and document outcomes in a structured artifact for accountability.

Does coaching intervention require an independent coach to manage conflict resolution?

Coaching intervention requires an independent coach who holds no direct authority over the participant to manage conflict resolution effectively. This independence ensures the coaching plan remains skill-focused and voluntary, gathering feedback from affected parties to target real impacts without punishing the participant.

What is the difference between coaching and a harm circle in governance conflict resolution?

The difference between coaching and a harm circle in governance conflict resolution is distinguishing between lacking a skill that causes problems and doing something harmful. Coaching builds capacity through voluntary skill development, whereas harm circles assign blame and require restorative accountability for intentional harm.

How do I formalize the outcome of a coaching intervention for a governance competency gap?

Formalize the outcome of a coaching intervention by capturing the results in a structured artifact that includes feedback from affected parties and a repair agreement if applicable. This outcome-driven formalization ensures accountability and verifies that the skill gap causing the governance disruption has been addressed.