Developing Leadership
A company is like my hand where each finger has its own purpose, all together creating s
ynergy. Leadership training is usually done in one of two ways: either an individual comes to a coach to address work-related issues, or an organization employs a professional to coach its employees. In either case, the issues that a coach might address include:
- Identifying core competencies of the organization
- Improving job satisfaction and motivation
- Developing leadership instead of management skills
- Developing relationships with all (up, down and across)
- Improving interpersonal communication
In Leadership development, the emphasis is expected to be on work-related issues, and yes, the client's personality, experiences and approach to life will play a big role in how they are performing at work and how they feel about their work life. Following the initial interview session, we will agree upon a fixed number of sessions, which may be as few as one or two, or as many as required to meet your specific targets and objectives. If the manager is involved, we provide an outline of goals and updates on progress. Confidentiality is maintained throughout the entire process. If the training occurs directly with the client, we assess together how effectively we are achieving our goals.
Personal Development: Individual sessions last about an hour, depending on the issues and the comfort levels of the client. Sessions often include difficult interpersonal situations and other types of skill application and discussion. Clients enjoy the sessions because they are focused on the knottiest issues they are facing and have immediate relevance at work.
Professionals in Transition: Professionals who are faced with demotion, elimination, or transfer will receive support throughout this anxiety-provoking process.
Effective leadership training ideally should facilitate improvements for the individuals involved and, where relevant, the companies that employ them. Through thoughtful, provocative coaching, people can learn a lot about themselves, which can help them become happier and more confident about their lives. This then translates into positive change that benefits the individuals in their personal and professional lives.