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Coaching a leadership team toward improving its interactions and effectiveness is different from the executive coaching that individual leaders receive to improve their own behaviors. It is often difficult for independent-minded leadership team members to receive critical feedback on how they could interact more collaboratively with their peers. Click here to read full version MORE
A go-to in many organizations when it comes to diversity is training. Just as coaching has a greater impact on results for change, coaching is the logical choice when it comes to expanding and supporting diversity. There is now yet another call for diversity and it is an opportunity to make the same mistake, limit the initiatives to training, or an opportunity to ensure long-term meaningful impact with coaching because it works. MORE
What if we utilize something called perspective-based coaching that fuels employees' minds positively on a consistent basis, using coaching questions to help them develop a positive and proactive relationship with change and challenge MORE
Ken has been coaching executives for over five years. Ken starts new coaching engagements by meeting with the supervisor of his client to learn how his client is perceived. For this scenario, imagine Mario’s company decides to engage Ken as the coach for Mario. Ken schedules his standard pre-coaching meetings. Lynn explains that while Mario is well-liked generally, he lacks leadership training. MORE
This brings us to the fifth and final finding from the survey: As organizations evaluate their performance management processes, coaching is seen as very important. . It’s fitting that coaching rounds out this series because it brings our attention back to managers – the people actually responsible for managing performance and motivating employees. Do managers need training on how to coach employees? The evolution from boss to coach. MORE
I know I provide a valuable service to my organization, and historically that value has been through training opportunities I’ve created, facilitated, provided, or recommended. No one has a training staff large enough to allow them to create a structured learning opportunity for every new app, idea, or thing that appears on the horizon with each day’s rising sun. Now our role as an L&D professional must expand to embrace the fact that our ‘training team’ is everyone. MORE
As many companies weigh the value of remote work as restrictions are being lifted, knowing how to coach remote employees will become even more important. The post Reaching Remote Employees Through Virtual Coaching appeared first on BizLibrary. Employee Development coaching and feedback distributed workforce manager training remote teams MORE
Coaching a leadership team toward improving its interactions and effectiveness is different from the executive coaching that individual leaders receive to improve their own behaviors. It is often difficult for independent-minded leadership team members to receive critical feedback on how they could interact more collaboratively with their peers. Click here to read full version MORE
During coaching sessions, the coaching process supports clients to explore. About Exploration: Coaching sessions are an opportunity for a client to explore their goals, ideas, opportunities, and possibilities; this process is empowered with questions asked by the coach. As the client explores, the coach partners with the client to define their focus and prioritize plus learn and apply insights. Exploration is the process of discovery and/or consideration. MORE
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal, titled “Executive Coach or Therapist? It’s Getting Harder to Tell the Difference” (Bindley, 2019) again renews the debate about the blurred line between where coaching ends and where therapy begins. But why are personal issues coming up when coaches are hired by companies to do executive coaching (performance improvement or development)? International Coach Federation – Referral Guidelines. MORE
The International Coach Federation (ICF) defines coaching as “a strategic partnership in which the coach empowers the client to clarify goals, create action plans, move past obstacles, and achieve what the client chooses.” The ICF publishes a table that explains how coaching competencies are evaluated including reasons credentialing may be denied. Bottom line, if someone is telling, directing, or advising, they are NOT coaching. MORE
Community Coaching Spirituality TrainingThis six-month immersive program is inspired by the teachings of Sydney Banks. It is for anyone who wants to open up to new possibilities related to being of service. MORE
While trainers or advisors often say what they think is the best course of action, coaches engage with questions so their clients will decide what to do or how to do it. Coaching does not give people the answers; instead, it is a process for clients to process the situation and decide what to do for themselves. The opposite of coaching is giving people the answers to the problems or situations they are facing. Coaching does not give the solutions or plans. MORE
In the previous blog, the following was included: the ICF’s Core Competencies coaches learn during coaching certification, for competency number two say: 2. Embodies a Coaching Mindset Definition: Develops and maintains a mindset that is open, curious, flexible, and client-centered. Develops an ongoing reflective practice to enhance one’s coaching. This is such a powerful exercise I plan to share it during coach training as well as use it myself. MORE
Organizations often think of coaching as a development tool but it’s more than that, it’s a mindset. In this article, we’ll look at the coaching culture. Contents What is a coaching culture? What does a coaching culture look like? MORE
A code of ethics provides the code of conduct for how coaches treat their clients and manage their work. About the Coaching Code of Ethics: Most businesses and professions have a code of ethics, so for many, it seems a basic necessity. Currently, coaching is an uncontrolled profession, and many untrained “coaches” are unaware of ethics. Ethics are Important Because: Ethics provide a foundation for the coaching relationship. Ethics protect the coach. MORE
During coaching certification , the 11 Core Competencies of a Coach from the International Coach Federation , ICF, are taught and developed. In addition to these competencies being great soft skills in terms of people and communication, these competencies support the effectiveness of coaching relationships. Coaching Competencies. The coaching skills from coach training are skills to develop in life in general. MORE
The three terms: leader, mentor, and coach, are often used interchangeably and this creates confusion. A coach supports creating a vision. A coach asks questions so that an individual finds their own direction. A coach is trained in specific competencies. MORE
A written coaching agreement outlines the parameters of the coaching relationship. It is foundational to building an effective coaching engagement. A Coaching Agreement includes exploring what the client wants from the relationship as a whole and starting each session by determining what the client wants from that session. A written and signed coaching agreement is essential before starting the coaching relationship. MORE
Sometimes the question is raised as to whether training is necessary to becoming a coach. Technically and legally, you can call yourself with no training. Even my dog can call herself a coach. The post Becoming a Coach first appeared on CCC Blog. MORE
Carolina worked in Organizational Development before completing her coach training and becoming a coach. Often she starts with exploring their big picture in all areas and then supports the client to prioritize what they want to focus on during subsequent coaching sessions. MORE
In fact, I was conducting a training session with a group of managers recently and someone asked about having HR in the room when managers are coaching employees. My thought on this is “No, HR should not be in the room” when a manager is coaching an employee. But not coaching. The whole notion of having a witness during coaching implies that coaching means something bad is going to happen. Coaching isn’t punishment. MORE
Coaching is a fabulous tool for individuals and equally fabulous for supporting teams. What are the reasons for coaching a team? What are the steps for providing team coaching? Define Purpose – for example, decide if the coaching is to focus on relationships, tasks, or processes. Objectives – define specifically what you want to gain through coaching. Approach – develop the approach for coaching and working with each other. MORE
Coach training develops a skill set that is expected of leaders, HR professionals, Trainers, Talent and Organizational Development professionals, Project Managers, and consultants. Coaching Certification will ultimately be a requirement of all professional coaches. Completing coach training makes sense when: You plan to do coaching work; You want to enhance the quality of your coaching; You are interested in additional tools; and. MORE
Professional coaches are trained. Unfortunately, there are many calling themselves a coach who do not have training. Because coaching is a self-regulated profession, there are people who think being a coach is as simple as saying you are a coach. Are coaches trained? Well, years ago, people use to call themselves a doctor without medical training. People use to call themselves a financial planner without training. MORE
Coaching Readiness. Is “Coaching Readiness” a Litmus Test for Executive Fitness? Beware of the CEO Who Doesn’t Need Coaching. Most HR and talent professionals would agree that openness to coaching is expected in candidates for senior leadership positions. MORE
Put a Spotlight on Leaders' Strengths and Areas of Improvement as a Trained LPI ® Coach. This year, one of the new opportunities we are excited about is the LPI ® Coach Training program from our partner, Wiley. CoachingPhoto by Scott Goodwill on Unsplash. Here at FlashPoint, we are always excited to start the new year off with new goals, new learning opportunities, and new skills! MORE
Does it matter if I have training? Consider this: if you’re coaching without training, how do you know if you’re doing it correctly? Your client may not know the difference, and without training, the client may not be getting what they want or deserve. Another thought: If you go see an accountant, does it matter to you if they have training? Do you want a therapist, attorney, or financial planner to have training? MORE
For example, a coaching client was responsible for overseeing a specific project. This coaching client was at a loss as to how to make it happen because without direct authority over the manager, it became a power struggle. In a coaching session, we explored the situation. Through answering these questions, the coaching client felt they had a better understanding of what was happening and created a plan of action to move forward. MORE
The International Coach Federation defines and measures 11 Core Competencies for coaches. About Coaching Competency: Coaching requires a set of learned skills. Coach training both teaches the competencies and supports application of the skills. Coach-specific training builds on previous education and experience with a focus on information applied to coaching. Competency requires training and practice to develop and maintain. MORE
For Sheila Fain , CEO of LaMarsh Global, coaching is an opportunity to “explore information and perspectives they may not otherwise reflect on.”. And by asking questions and actively listening, their coaching contributes to leaders making the best decision they can from the information available and what the leader knows about the organization. Change practitioners are often pulled into discussions or roles that extend beyond coaching or even beyond change management. MORE
I ran across an article in Chief Learning Officer Magazine titled “ 7 Ways to Create a Coaching Culture ”. The magic of a coaching culture is that it is infectious.” When it comes to employee coaching, I believe that organizations want the results. The question is, do they want the coaching process. For coaching to truly become part of the company culture, there are a few things they need to do: Demonstrate the process is just as important as the results. MORE
Why coaching ? An individual who has a coach discovers their own answer with the help of their coach. Working with a coach to explore possibilities, then create solutions moving towards, or forward, and designing actions to meet or get to a desired outcome is how a coach supports their client to achieve. An effective coach develops the 11 Core Competencies of a coach during their coaching certification to prepare for the process. . MORE
How do you coach for leadership? During coach training there is a focus on a positive, proactive focus for creating meaningful change that becomes a powerful approach for developing leaders. Coaching leaders is an opportunity for them to be inspiring, communicate the strategic plan effectively, reflect the vision, and motivate others to make the company goals a reality. She is a member of the International Coach Federation (ICF) Phoenix Chapter. MORE
There is a reason that coaching is now seen as a core competency of leaders. The Core Competencies of a coach are skills that serve leaders well. Coach training supports becoming a great leader. MORE
Trainer : Deliver training to transfer change management knowledge and develop skills. Coach : Partner with leaders and employees to help them understand and work toward their goals. Coaching is one approach in a change practitioner’s toolkit. Change practitioners may select a coaching approach when working with individuals or groups impacted by a change, and coaching can empower leaders to be effective and willing in their roles as sponsors or managers. MORE
Being a coach goes beyond the coach training , coaching certification, coaching experience, and mentor coaching steps involved to become a coach. What does it take to really be a coach? Being a coach takes work on an ongoing basis. MORE
My November articles for the HR Answers page cover the issues of successful employee relocation, conference opportunities for people in the learning and development field and how to recognize employees’ natural “intelligences” when you coach them. Taking a page from psychologist Howard Gardner, a pioneering expert in the field of multiple intelligences, I wrote an article that helps managers use these intelligences when coaching employees. MORE
Can math help you be a better coach? The best leaders are always looking for opportunities to coach and help people improve their performance. Note, direct observation prepares you to provide specific examples during a coaching session. Coaching doesn’t always involve adding new skills. Coaching Styles. There are basically two coaching styles that you can use. Marty, how can you use your organizing skills to better plan your online training sessions? MORE
At the Center for Coaching Certification, we value everyone as an equal and support achieving equity. Coaching supports diversity and connection. Examples of coaching questions that support diversity and connection include: What is your thinking about people who are different? What is diversity and connection? MORE
Thrive Global
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Community Coaching Spirituality TrainingThis six-month immersive program is inspired by the teachings of Sydney Banks. It is for anyone who wants to open up to new possibilities related to being of service.
Center for Coaching
OCTOBER 1, 2020
Sometimes the question is raised as to whether training is necessary to becoming a coach. Technically and legally, you can call yourself with no training. Even my dog can call herself a coach. The post Becoming a Coach first appeared on CCC Blog.
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Center for Coaching
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Being a coach goes beyond the coach training , coaching certification, coaching experience, and mentor coaching steps involved to become a coach. What does it take to really be a coach? Being a coach takes work on an ongoing basis.
HR Bartender
OCTOBER 22, 2017
I ran across an article in Chief Learning Officer Magazine titled “ 7 Ways to Create a Coaching Culture ”. The magic of a coaching culture is that it is infectious.” When it comes to employee coaching, I believe that organizations want the results. The question is, do they want the coaching process. For coaching to truly become part of the company culture, there are a few things they need to do: Demonstrate the process is just as important as the results.
Speaker: Angie Wideman-Powell, Director of Human Resources, ClearCompany
As companies make this culture shift, they need to be prepared to deliver feedback in an agile manner that provides employees with necessary corrective feedback in real-time. Managers will likely require coaching on how to provide employees with meaningful feedback in a professional and effective way. Join ClearCompany Director of Human Resources Angie Wideman-Powell to learn how to implement a consistent feedback loop and how it will improve employee performance and engagement.
Center for Coaching
AUGUST 17, 2020
There is a reason that coaching is now seen as a core competency of leaders. The Core Competencies of a coach are skills that serve leaders well. Coach training supports becoming a great leader.
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Center for Coaching
OCTOBER 22, 2020
For Sheila Fain , CEO of LaMarsh Global, coaching is an opportunity to “explore information and perspectives they may not otherwise reflect on.”. And by asking questions and actively listening, their coaching contributes to leaders making the best decision they can from the information available and what the leader knows about the organization. Change practitioners are often pulled into discussions or roles that extend beyond coaching or even beyond change management.
Center for Coaching
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Carolina worked in Organizational Development before completing her coach training and becoming a coach. Often she starts with exploring their big picture in all areas and then supports the client to prioritize what they want to focus on during subsequent coaching sessions.
WorkHuman
MARCH 21, 2017
This brings us to the fifth and final finding from the survey: As organizations evaluate their performance management processes, coaching is seen as very important. . It’s fitting that coaching rounds out this series because it brings our attention back to managers – the people actually responsible for managing performance and motivating employees. Do managers need training on how to coach employees? The evolution from boss to coach.
Center for Coaching
JULY 22, 2019
Coach training develops a skill set that is expected of leaders, HR professionals, Trainers, Talent and Organizational Development professionals, Project Managers, and consultants. Coaching Certification will ultimately be a requirement of all professional coaches. Completing coach training makes sense when: You plan to do coaching work; You want to enhance the quality of your coaching; You are interested in additional tools; and.
Center for Coaching
JULY 29, 2019
A code of ethics provides the code of conduct for how coaches treat their clients and manage their work. About the Coaching Code of Ethics: Most businesses and professions have a code of ethics, so for many, it seems a basic necessity. Currently, coaching is an uncontrolled profession, and many untrained “coaches” are unaware of ethics. Ethics are Important Because: Ethics provide a foundation for the coaching relationship. Ethics protect the coach.
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Center for Coaching
OCTOBER 12, 2020
While trainers or advisors often say what they think is the best course of action, coaches engage with questions so their clients will decide what to do or how to do it. Coaching does not give people the answers; instead, it is a process for clients to process the situation and decide what to do for themselves. The opposite of coaching is giving people the answers to the problems or situations they are facing. Coaching does not give the solutions or plans.
Center for Coaching
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Professional coaches are trained. Unfortunately, there are many calling themselves a coach who do not have training. Because coaching is a self-regulated profession, there are people who think being a coach is as simple as saying you are a coach. Are coaches trained? Well, years ago, people use to call themselves a doctor without medical training. People use to call themselves a financial planner without training.
Center for Coaching
AUGUST 13, 2020
The three terms: leader, mentor, and coach, are often used interchangeably and this creates confusion. A coach supports creating a vision. A coach asks questions so that an individual finds their own direction. A coach is trained in specific competencies.
Center for Coaching
AUGUST 20, 2020
A go-to in many organizations when it comes to diversity is training. Just as coaching has a greater impact on results for change, coaching is the logical choice when it comes to expanding and supporting diversity. There is now yet another call for diversity and it is an opportunity to make the same mistake, limit the initiatives to training, or an opportunity to ensure long-term meaningful impact with coaching because it works.
Center for Coaching
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Trainer : Deliver training to transfer change management knowledge and develop skills. Coach : Partner with leaders and employees to help them understand and work toward their goals. Coaching is one approach in a change practitioner’s toolkit. Change practitioners may select a coaching approach when working with individuals or groups impacted by a change, and coaching can empower leaders to be effective and willing in their roles as sponsors or managers.
BizLibrary
JUNE 23, 2020
As many companies weigh the value of remote work as restrictions are being lifted, knowing how to coach remote employees will become even more important. The post Reaching Remote Employees Through Virtual Coaching appeared first on BizLibrary. Employee Development coaching and feedback distributed workforce manager training remote teams
Center for Coaching
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Coaching is a fabulous tool for individuals and equally fabulous for supporting teams. What are the reasons for coaching a team? What are the steps for providing team coaching? Define Purpose – for example, decide if the coaching is to focus on relationships, tasks, or processes. Objectives – define specifically what you want to gain through coaching. Approach – develop the approach for coaching and working with each other.
Center for Coaching
AUGUST 31, 2020
Ken has been coaching executives for over five years. Ken starts new coaching engagements by meeting with the supervisor of his client to learn how his client is perceived. For this scenario, imagine Mario’s company decides to engage Ken as the coach for Mario. Ken schedules his standard pre-coaching meetings. Lynn explains that while Mario is well-liked generally, he lacks leadership training.
ATD Human Capital
OCTOBER 12, 2014
Coaching a leadership team toward improving its interactions and effectiveness is different from the executive coaching that individual leaders receive to improve their own behaviors. It is often difficult for independent-minded leadership team members to receive critical feedback on how they could interact more collaboratively with their peers. Click here to read full version
Center for Coaching
AUGUST 8, 2019
A written coaching agreement outlines the parameters of the coaching relationship. It is foundational to building an effective coaching engagement. A Coaching Agreement includes exploring what the client wants from the relationship as a whole and starting each session by determining what the client wants from that session. A written and signed coaching agreement is essential before starting the coaching relationship.
Center for Coaching
JULY 18, 2019
The International Coach Federation defines and measures 11 Core Competencies for coaches. About Coaching Competency: Coaching requires a set of learned skills. Coach training both teaches the competencies and supports application of the skills. Coach-specific training builds on previous education and experience with a focus on information applied to coaching. Competency requires training and practice to develop and maintain.
GattiHR
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Coaching Readiness. Is “Coaching Readiness” a Litmus Test for Executive Fitness? Beware of the CEO Who Doesn’t Need Coaching. Most HR and talent professionals would agree that openness to coaching is expected in candidates for senior leadership positions.
HR Bartender
JANUARY 10, 2019
I know I provide a valuable service to my organization, and historically that value has been through training opportunities I’ve created, facilitated, provided, or recommended. No one has a training staff large enough to allow them to create a structured learning opportunity for every new app, idea, or thing that appears on the horizon with each day’s rising sun. Now our role as an L&D professional must expand to embrace the fact that our ‘training team’ is everyone.
Center for Coaching
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
How do you coach for leadership? During coach training there is a focus on a positive, proactive focus for creating meaningful change that becomes a powerful approach for developing leaders. Coaching leaders is an opportunity for them to be inspiring, communicate the strategic plan effectively, reflect the vision, and motivate others to make the company goals a reality. She is a member of the International Coach Federation (ICF) Phoenix Chapter.
Center for Coaching
JUNE 14, 2018
Does it matter if I have training? Consider this: if you’re coaching without training, how do you know if you’re doing it correctly? Your client may not know the difference, and without training, the client may not be getting what they want or deserve. Another thought: If you go see an accountant, does it matter to you if they have training? Do you want a therapist, attorney, or financial planner to have training?
The People Equation
DECEMBER 1, 2014
My November articles for the HR Answers page cover the issues of successful employee relocation, conference opportunities for people in the learning and development field and how to recognize employees’ natural “intelligences” when you coach them. Taking a page from psychologist Howard Gardner, a pioneering expert in the field of multiple intelligences, I wrote an article that helps managers use these intelligences when coaching employees.
Center for Coaching
DECEMBER 9, 2019
At the Center for Coaching Certification, we value everyone as an equal and support achieving equity. Coaching supports diversity and connection. Examples of coaching questions that support diversity and connection include: What is your thinking about people who are different? What is diversity and connection?
Center for Coaching
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
During coaching certification , the 11 Core Competencies of a Coach from the International Coach Federation , ICF, are taught and developed. In addition to these competencies being great soft skills in terms of people and communication, these competencies support the effectiveness of coaching relationships. Coaching Competencies. The coaching skills from coach training are skills to develop in life in general.
Center for Coaching
JULY 16, 2020
In the previous blog, the following was included: the ICF’s Core Competencies coaches learn during coaching certification, for competency number two say: 2. Embodies a Coaching Mindset Definition: Develops and maintains a mindset that is open, curious, flexible, and client-centered. Develops an ongoing reflective practice to enhance one’s coaching. This is such a powerful exercise I plan to share it during coach training as well as use it myself.
Digital HR Tech
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Organizations often think of coaching as a development tool but it’s more than that, it’s a mindset. In this article, we’ll look at the coaching culture. Contents What is a coaching culture? What does a coaching culture look like?
Center for Coaching
MAY 20, 2019
The International Coach Federation (ICF) defines coaching as “a strategic partnership in which the coach empowers the client to clarify goals, create action plans, move past obstacles, and achieve what the client chooses.” The ICF publishes a table that explains how coaching competencies are evaluated including reasons credentialing may be denied. Bottom line, if someone is telling, directing, or advising, they are NOT coaching.
Thrive Global
OCTOBER 21, 2020
Can math help you be a better coach? The best leaders are always looking for opportunities to coach and help people improve their performance. Note, direct observation prepares you to provide specific examples during a coaching session. Coaching doesn’t always involve adding new skills. Coaching Styles. There are basically two coaching styles that you can use. Marty, how can you use your organizing skills to better plan your online training sessions?
ATD Human Capital
OCTOBER 12, 2014
Coaching a leadership team toward improving its interactions and effectiveness is different from the executive coaching that individual leaders receive to improve their own behaviors. It is often difficult for independent-minded leadership team members to receive critical feedback on how they could interact more collaboratively with their peers. Click here to read full version
FlashPoint
JANUARY 9, 2018
Put a Spotlight on Leaders' Strengths and Areas of Improvement as a Trained LPI ® Coach. This year, one of the new opportunities we are excited about is the LPI ® Coach Training program from our partner, Wiley. CoachingPhoto by Scott Goodwill on Unsplash. Here at FlashPoint, we are always excited to start the new year off with new goals, new learning opportunities, and new skills!
Workplace Psychology
OCTOBER 6, 2019
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal, titled “Executive Coach or Therapist? It’s Getting Harder to Tell the Difference” (Bindley, 2019) again renews the debate about the blurred line between where coaching ends and where therapy begins. But why are personal issues coming up when coaches are hired by companies to do executive coaching (performance improvement or development)? International Coach Federation – Referral Guidelines.
Center for Coaching
AUGUST 29, 2019
During coaching sessions, the coaching process supports clients to explore. About Exploration: Coaching sessions are an opportunity for a client to explore their goals, ideas, opportunities, and possibilities; this process is empowered with questions asked by the coach. As the client explores, the coach partners with the client to define their focus and prioritize plus learn and apply insights. Exploration is the process of discovery and/or consideration.
Forbes Coaches Council
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
What if we utilize something called perspective-based coaching that fuels employees' minds positively on a consistent basis, using coaching questions to help them develop a positive and proactive relationship with change and challenge
Center for Coaching
MAY 30, 2019
For example, a coaching client was responsible for overseeing a specific project. This coaching client was at a loss as to how to make it happen because without direct authority over the manager, it became a power struggle. In a coaching session, we explored the situation. Through answering these questions, the coaching client felt they had a better understanding of what was happening and created a plan of action to move forward.
Center for Coaching
MARCH 8, 2018
Why coaching ? An individual who has a coach discovers their own answer with the help of their coach. Working with a coach to explore possibilities, then create solutions moving towards, or forward, and designing actions to meet or get to a desired outcome is how a coach supports their client to achieve. An effective coach develops the 11 Core Competencies of a coach during their coaching certification to prepare for the process. .
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