Todays leaders and managers are expected to be effective coaches to employees, but most dont know how. That gap in coaching proficiency means lost potential, and negatively impacts productivity and bottom line. Its like a slow leak of your most valuable assets.
(PRWEB) September 7, 2005 -- Todays leaders and managers are expected to be effective coaches to employees, but few leaders feel really confident in their coaching skills, and they often have only a vague grasp of what coaching really means. That gap in coaching proficiency has a big impact on productivity and bottom line, since coaching is the single most effective method available to enhance performance and development. When coaching is ineffective, or even avoided, opportunities to maximize individual and organizational potential are lost. Its like a slow leak of your most valuable assets.
Although coaching" is a word that's frequently heard in 21st century organizations, there is very little consistency in what is meant by the term. What passes as "coaching" most often is something altogether different, and far less effective than it could be. Like a wolf in sheeps clothing, it tends to be the old directive approach costumed to be less jarring in todays culture. But leaders who have the skills to take a genuine coaching approach hold the key to opening up individual and team potential.
Laura Atwood, President of Adler School of Professional Coaching-SouthWest, says Trying to implement change by conventional means can feel like knocking on a brick wall. But coaching skills are like a key slotting into place in a lock, because it works within the individuals own thought processes." In addition to supporting change and enhancing performance, a coaching approach to leadership has other important benefits. Says Atwood, Research shows that the number one reason people leave a job is because of their relationship with their manager. But managers who adopt a coaching style of leadership build better workplace relationships, and that dramatically improves employee satisfaction and retention."
Adler School of Professional Coaching-SouthWest announces the first public offering of their award winning 2-day Workplace Coaching Skills for Leaders & Managers" on September 26-27. This is the same course for which the school was honored with International Coach Federations (ICF) prestigious PRISM Award, awarded jointly to a corporation and coaching partner to recognize outstanding organizational development through coaching. Until now this training has been available only as a customized offering for private corporate clients. The pilot public offering now makes this valuable learning accessible to smaller organizations that could not otherwise afford it, and makes it possible for larger organizations to preview the program before committing to a larger customized internal delivery. It's also an opportunity for human resource professionals, training and development specialists or independent consultants to boost their coaching skills in a condensed teaching format. The 2-day small group experiential workshop also includes follow-up teleclasses to extend learning and enhance implementation beyond the classroom, and participants create individualized action plans for targeted application of their learning. For more information or to register, contact the school at 602-493-1886 or southwest@adlercoach.com, or visit the website at www.adlercoachsw.com.
Adler School of Professional Coaching-SouthWest offers Arizonas only ICF Accredited Coach Training Program, and Adler is the only accredited coaching school with a specialty in workplace coaching skills. The school has locations in Phoenix and Toronto, and is associated with the world famous Adler School of Professional Psychology. Adler faculty are leaders in the coaching profession. Atwood serves as co-chair of the Regulatory Committee of ICF (International Coach Federation), and other faculty members lead the ICF Research Symposium, serve on the ICF Credentialing Committee, and are active in chapter leadership.
Workplace Coaching Skills for Leaders & Managers
WHAT? This experiential 2-day course provides a basic starter-kit of coaching tools, techniques and theory specially developed for workplace application.
WHO? Perfect for leaders & managers, HR professionals, training & development specialists or independent consultants who want to learn solid coaching skills and establish good coaching habits.
WHEN? Mon-Tues, Sept. 26 & 27 (9:00-5:00 daily); Plus teleclasses to enhance learning and implementation beyond the classroom
WHERE? University of Phoenix-Scottsdale campus building
HOW MUCH? $800 tuition for the 2-day course. Group pricing of $725 each for 2 or $650 each for 3 or more.
Class sizes are kept very small to enhance experiential learning. Register ASAP to ensure a spot.
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