Coaching

This is offered to managers and executives who are looking to improve their overall performance in leading and managing others.

The coaching sessions consist of the following :

• An initial session to establish and clarify  development needs and specific skill sets and competencies
• A tailored ‘development plan’ to address issues through coaching in line with a “brief” from sponsor/manager
• ‘Hands on’ coaching using a range of tools to address the following topics:- Personal effectiveness coaching through raising self and other awarenes

  – Working on behavioural techniques to address issues such as – self-projection, assertion and  interpersonal effectiveness – dealing with difficult people issues

  – Practical strategies for improving working relationships, upwards, sideways and downwards

  – Managing one to one and one to group interactions (teams and meetings

  – Problem solving and conflict resolution (managing and implementing change)

  – Guidance on career development

Roleplay, video, tailored case studies and diagnostic instruments are used to  reinforce learning and personal effectiveness.

The coaching approach includes  the establishment of a ‘personal development plan’ which can be  followed-up and monitored over a particular time-scale where required.

“Remote coaching” is also offered as part of a follow-up plan, where individuals are asked to maintain regular  contact by monitoring  progress via email and phonecall updates.