Category Archives: Coaching Managers

Skills, challenges for managers and leaders who are embracing a coaching culture.

Managers into Coaches? – why is it so difficult?

Posted on December 1, 2010 by admin

The above question attracted by attention and I replied as follows: (references are at the bottom of the post) Experience tells me that it’s not appropriate to ‘turn managers into coaches’ and that it’s much more relevant to support managers … Continue reading →

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Coaching Models–useful or not?

Posted on November 30, 2010 by admin

Working recently with an organisation on advanced coaching skills I suggested that the only ‘model’ necessary for them was for the conversation to have a beginning, a middle, and an end. They had previously been drilled in GROW. After their … Continue reading →

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Delegation – coach approach

Posted on September 17, 2010 by admin

Delegation is a vital tool for Leaders and Managers both to get the work done and to develop others. Here’s a set of questions that might support coaching a manger on the topic of effective delegation Continue reading →

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Why Coaching?

Posted on March 20, 2010 by admin

Coaching and being coached are essential activities for 21st century business leaders. In an environment of uncertainty, intense competition and globalisation of markets, innovation, creativity and improved performance are vital to the survival of businesses. Continue reading →

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Coaching -vs- Mentoring

Posted on February 19, 2010 by admin

Often when working with Managers on coaching skills we get asked about the differences between Coaching and Mentoring.  The diagram below attempts to clarify and also mentions different styles / behaviours.  Coaching and Mentoring are very much future focussed.  Whilst … Continue reading →

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Coaching Change

Posted on February 5, 2010 by admin

Have done a huge amount of coaching managers / leaders through change recently.  Some practical tips (top 20!), for being effective in this context are below, and I’m sure there are many more to add!  Support managers to:   Be confident – they do amazing … Continue reading →

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What’s Coaching when it’s at Work

Posted on October 20, 2009 by admin

Training leaders to use the coach approach is the next step for organizations to embrace Continue reading →

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Coaching – Case Study, Using Objects as an Aid

Posted on August 25, 2009 by admin

Using Objects in Coaching – Case Study Related Posts Why Coaching? Performance Related Coaching, its relevance and place in business today   Coaching and being coached are essential activities for 21st century business leaders.  In an environment of uncertainty, intense … Continue reading →

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Coach Approach to 360° feedback

Posted on May 28, 2009 by admin

Supporting colleagues in understanding and acting upon their 360° feedback report Continue reading →

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Coaching: Getting the best decisions

Posted on May 18, 2009 by admin

use Implications Thinking where we include multiple perspectives Continue reading →

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