When my business partner, Richard and I became qualified coaches 18 years ago coaching and mentoring were viewed as ‘remedial.’ Today that view has shifted dramatically with outcomes and demands most definitely developmental. Most of the demand for our services come from: Recently promoted managers, or directors who are line for promotion or Established senior… Read More »
Coaching Benefits There are many benefits to using a coach approach, what ever the context, personal or business. The table below list some of the benefits that will show up for the person being coached, the person coaching, organisation, and clients alike. Benefits for the Coachee Benefits for the Coach Chance to learn and build… Read More »
THE MANAGER AS COACH OR MENTOR Coaching and being coached are essential activities for 21st century business leaders and managers. In an environment of uncertainty, intense competition and globalisation of markets, innovation, creativity and improved performance are vital to business success. “People, not capital, are businesses’ most vital asset. An organisation must innovate more and… Read More »
Doing more or differently with less is an ongoing challenge for leaders and managers. Coaching them to unlock, or tap into, discretionary effort from their teams can be helpful and rewarding for all, ‘creating’ more resource and raising effectiveness, so we might say: When the business environment demands that you do more or differently with… Read More »
Leaders and managers need to to look forward as well as pay attention to the current situation. Coaching which is focused on the future and the journey forward is always benficial. Paying attention to what’s working, and not; what might need to change can be enlightening, as well as asking the sometimes difficult question, “What… Read More »