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Over the past few years, coaching has arisen as a method of developing senior leaders and executives. It is a powerful tool for developing employee potential and work performance. It is now a critical ingredient in improving employee engagement in organisations.
How to improve employee performance?
For improving employee performance, a coach must focus on:
Effective communication is an essential aspect of employee coaching that could bring beneficial impact to the workplace.
Benefits of Coaching
Using coaching appropriately can be an economical approach to
development, focusing on specific individuals and their recognised development needs. Polishing the skills of existing employees will result in lesser requirements for recruiting new staff. It also can boost motivation, resulting in a decrease in staff turnover. The employees receive a positive message that the organisation values its staff through it. Besides, it creates a way of accomplishment for both those acting as coaches and people receiving support from a coach. When conducted in an environment of trust and respect, it is most effective.
A successful coach requires skills such as interpersonal and communicational, analysing, planning and organising, goal setting, active listening, questioning, giving and receiving feedback, evaluate or monitor performance constantly and feeling empathy or having a rapport with the team.
To attain the capabilities mentioned above, you need experience and knowledge. You can acquire knowledge by pursuing coaching courses. In this digital era, several online courses are available out of which CMI’s level 3 and level 5 Management Coaching and Mentoring serves the purpose. If looking for a diploma, certificate or award, go for it. It will take you a step closer to your dream job.