Saturday 20 July 2013

How corporate coaching assists employees to become better leaders

Corporate coaching is an essential resource in a modern, fast-paced business environment. It helps get the best performance from employees and it is particularly useful in finding and nurturing the next generation of leaders in the business.

A good coaching program can forever change the way your office operates and gives people a sense of direction, passion and purpose. Similar to executive coaching, corporate coaching drives middle management, team leaders or aspiring next leaders, to perform, motivate and lead their teams more effectively.  If left to their own devices, newly promoted managers who may be technically qualified, but inexperienced leaders, may actually do more damage than good, resulting in high staff turnover of their teams, low morale, poor productivity (just to name a few).

By identifying poor behaviors rectifying them 1-1 earlier on, results in a higher productivity, morale, retention and performance for themselves, their teams..... and the business!

Let’s explore a little further

A good coaching program endorses the skills, values, beliefs and abilities of people 1-1, rather than a blanket group training environment. It works on improving skills as well as removing limitations within individuals.
Conducted in a confidential “safe” environment onsite, helps potential leaders eliminate and overcome obstacles withholding them from professional success. These obstacles may include their own negative behavior, beliefs, and attitudes. Simply put, coaching provides a platform for these valuable employees to become the best they can be, quickly and more effectively.

You will see new leaders supporting, influencing, and informing their team members rather than barking orders. They will promote a more positive workplace that has stronger leadership, is more flexible and is more adaptable to change. And as change is no longer a dirty word, all these factors come together to make a workplace where people with leadership skills are more likely to be recognized, promoted, and groomed for success.

What’s more, the results of corporate coaching lasts much after the program is complete. A well-planned and executed coaching program will have a positive effect on the corporate culture of your office. You will find your workforce to have a greater focus on commitment and excellence with a significant shift to a more supportive environment with fewer barriers and a friendlier atmosphere.