Coaching
Some Of Our Thoughts On "Executive Coaching"
 
Executive Coaching initiatives tend to fall into two broad categories:
  1. 'growth-oriented' coaching which is aimed at sharpening overall job performance and,
  2. 'change-oriented' coaching which focuses on improving certain behaviours or skills.
 
In our experience, the most likely candidates for an 'executive coaching program are employees:
  • who are under pressure to perform at a higher level,
  • with potential and promise but who may need some development and,
  • who are having difficulty coping with or making a transition.
 
In addition, a significant portion of our work has been with CEOs, owner-managers and individuals running businesses who often do not have many sources of objective input concerning the issues they are facing.

An executive coaching program typically lasts between 6 months and one year and involves 3 or 4 phases:
 
  1. an assessment of the individual which includes an in-depth interview. Sometimes we are asked to complete a 360 review. On occasion, personality profiles may be administered as well.
  2. feedback of the results which includes an assessment of whether or not we believe an individual will benefit from a development or "coaching" program.
  3. based on the overall picture of everything the person is trying to do, a program of development is outlined which can include specific development targets, prioritization of activities and action planning.
  4. on-going development or coaching sessions to help the individual get clear about what they want to achieve, create a plan to realize the goals, eliminate barriers to development and help the person stay focused on their goals.
 

The Bottom Line On Executive Development & Coaching

The bottom line on our executive development programs is that they can enhance an individual's performance,"save" borderline cases and in some instances, help determine quickly whether an individual has what is required to move ahead.

If you'd like to explore the notion of how executive coaching could help you or one of your key people, please give us a call.