When we look at a new task it is like being blindfolded: we can not see what is expected of us. If we are trying to delegate something new people seem to take a long time to get the hang of it and we feel like tearing our hair out.
Coaching is about helping people to face the changing nature of work in a sympathetic way, providing them with learning tasks which are challenging whilst not overwhelming and giving them emotional support whilst they adapt to this new scenario.
Benefits:
- Develop a personal model.
- Understand how this contributes to the overall task of management.
- Improve interpersonal skills such as counselling, giving constructive criticism and action planning.
- Identifying opportunities for coaching.
- Helping staff use everyday experience as learning opportunities.
- Manage better assignments, projects and practical work which is delegated.
- Giving and receiving personal feedback.
To succeed and prosper, organisations need to focus on continuous learning and constant improvement at all levels. By themselves organisations achieve nothing. They only do it through people. If you can create the climate and conditions for developing people they will be motivated to work with you.
Coaching and mentoring must be seen within this context and as an essential tool in your management toolkit.
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