For more than a decade I’ve spent a significant amount of time talking about coaching to leaders, organizations and coaches themselves. Having written the world’s first book on group coaching more than a decade ago, I am a passionate believer that coaching is a critical modality for capacity building. Whether we are introducing coaching skills so leaders can have better 1-1 conversations, or teams can acquire clarity around what’s important to them, or groups can come together for collaborative conversations, coaching skills are critical in a world that is ever-changing, complex and diverse.
Here are five reasons why coaching is more important today than even a few years ago:
Part of the return to office allows for all individuals to connect and collaborate in different ways than we can in the virtual space. As a virtual advocate for many decades (and author in this space as well!) virtual collaboration can never replace what can occur in the in-person realm. Enhancing virtual collaboration skills is still important when teams can organizations can’t get together. Coaching skills are critical in the collaborative conversation space, with everyone needing enhanced listening and questioning skills.
Collaboration requires activating different perspectives. Coaching is a valuable modality for staring to explore the varying perspectives and solutions around issues.
Coaching allows for us to explore below the waterline into the arenas which are not visible but play out in the workspace. This includes what I first shared in PlanDoTrack and Coaching Business Builder as the ICEBERG Model
© Jennifer Britton, 2017 – 2022, PlanDoTrack and Reconnecting Workspaces, All Rights Reserved
When we dive into the deeper waters of the iceberg we can explore topics like mindsets, beliefs, and values in a safe space.
In recent years many organizations have experienced several paradigm shifts, including significant changes in leadership and how all employees need to contribute and play a key role in outstanding organizations. Quiet Quitting has become the norm in many organizations which aren’t meeting the diverse needs of employees. Coaching is an important modality, especially when group and peer coaching is activated, to involve everyone in the conversations shaping where an organization is going, and what’s needed now to help everyone excel and activate their best self.
Finally, complexity is the norm rather than the outlier today. In times of complexity business is not as usual. Coaching is a valuable vehicle to activate all wisdom from across a team, group or organization.
What else do you see as important in regards to activating coaching?
Enjoy the conversation,
Jennifer
Here are five reasons why coaching is more important today than even a few years ago:
Part of the return to office allows for all individuals to connect and collaborate in different ways than we can in the virtual space. As a virtual advocate for many decades (and author in this space as well!) virtual collaboration can never replace what can occur in the in-person realm. Enhancing virtual collaboration skills is still important when teams can organizations can’t get together. Coaching skills are critical in the collaborative conversation space, with everyone needing enhanced listening and questioning skills.
Collaboration requires activating different perspectives. Coaching is a valuable modality for staring to explore the varying perspectives and solutions around issues.
Coaching allows for us to explore below the waterline into the arenas which are not visible but play out in the workspace. This includes what I first shared in PlanDoTrack and Coaching Business Builder as the ICEBERG Model
© Jennifer Britton, 2017 – 2022, PlanDoTrack and Reconnecting Workspaces, All Rights Reserved
When we dive into the deeper waters of the iceberg we can explore topics like mindsets, beliefs, and values in a safe space.
In recent years many organizations have experienced several paradigm shifts, including significant changes in leadership and how all employees need to contribute and play a key role in outstanding organizations. Quiet Quitting has become the norm in many organizations which aren’t meeting the diverse needs of employees. Coaching is an important modality, especially when group and peer coaching is activated, to involve everyone in the conversations shaping where an organization is going, and what’s needed now to help everyone excel and activate their best self.
Finally, complexity is the norm rather than the outlier today. In times of complexity business is not as usual. Coaching is a valuable vehicle to activate all wisdom from across a team, group or organization.
What else do you see as important in regards to activating coaching?
Enjoy the conversation,
Jennifer
Jennifer Britton
Potentials Realized |Reconnecting Workspaces | Group Coaching Essentials
Team and Leadership Development | Coaching | Retreats
Follow us on Instagram @ReconnectingWorkspaces
Phone: (416)996-8326
Check out my TEDx talk
Looking to bring your workplaces back together, whether you are remote, hybrid, or face-to-face? Pick up a copy of my new book, Reconnecting Workspaces, at Amazon.
Potentials Realized |Reconnecting Workspaces | Group Coaching Essentials
Team and Leadership Development | Coaching | Retreats
Follow us on Instagram @ReconnectingWorkspaces
Phone: (416)996-8326
Check out my TEDx talk
Looking to bring your workplaces back together, whether you are remote, hybrid, or face-to-face? Pick up a copy of my new book, Reconnecting Workspaces, at Amazon.
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