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.