What’s the one thing that makes a high performing team? Is it a great leader? Outstanding talent? Or is it the way in which team members work together? While effective leadership and outstanding talent are essential ingredients in boosting team performance, a successful team relies entirely on effective collaboration. So, how can teams improve the way they collaborate? The answer is through team coaching. Team […]
There is no doubt that businesses need high performing teams, but how do you develop a high performing team? And just how clear are you on whether you need a team or a group? What’s a team? Joanne Richardson (2010:86) defines a real team as: “A group of people working together in an organisation who are committed to achieving clear team-level objectives upon which they […]
How many times have we heard this? Consider for a moment that the issue has more to do with how you are measuring the quality of the talent out there. It’s probable that when you are making hiring decisions you rely on “embellished” resumes, less than truthful candidates at interviews, ineffective reference checks and gut feel or “like”; after all, that’s all you have to […]
Humans by nature encounter situations in which conflict occurs – it’s an essential ingredient for resolving a problem. In a workplace environment where supervisors, subordinates, external stakeholders, clients and customers are all required to make collective decisions on a regular basis, conflict is bound to arise every once in a while. Conflict occurs in the workplace for many reasons. Perhaps a manager’s feedback isn’t received […]
According to a 2017 report conducted by Gallup, a mere 15% of employees worldwide are engaged with their work. That’s about one person in every team of seven! So what’s the reason for such a high rate of disengagement? Well, it could be put down to a lack of coaching culture. What exactly is a coaching culture? A coaching culture is a workplace approach in […]
If I were to ask you what the number one leadership skill is to achieve success, what would your answer be? According to a study which asked 332,860 bosses, peers, and subordinates what skills have the greatest impact on a leader’s success, their top answer was to inspire and motivate others – in other words to coach effectively. According to a 2010 Executive Coaching Survey […]
It’s often assumed that coaching is only required when major problems arise in the workplace. But coaching is actually best utilised before things get really rocky. In fact, coaching is a tool that can both provide great support and challenge thinking to identify possible solutions, and bolster good performance in order to lift potential and reach a higher level of success. A coach can help […]
We were recently featured on Business Woman Media, you can see the full article here. When you’re in a leadership position, you’re in charge of helping people grow and thrive within their professional roles. But who in an organisation helps leaders grow and thrive? Leaders are often left to their own devices with limited, if any, guidance and support. Being a leader can sometimes be […]
When you’re in a leadership position, you’re in charge of helping people grow and thrive within your organisation. Leaders who have undergone and experienced great coaching are able to transfer important skills to their own teams and other individuals within their organisation by developing a coaching mindset. By coaching your team you can improve their performance, build their skills and drive engagement. Skills like communication […]
What sets a great manager apart from an average manager? In addition to their technical ability it is that they have a heightened awareness of the need to put the success of their team first. They understand that in order to achieve the best results for their company, they must facilitate the development of each employee that they lead. With this in mind, they also […]