Later today I will spend time with the Leaders at e-Builder,
a construction program management software company based in Plantation, Florida.
Ron Antevy, President and recently selected as one of South Florida Business Journal’s
Ultimate CEOs for Broward County, has asked me to conduct a series of Leadership
Training Workshops as part of his on-going desire to grow the company through
the success of his team.
Here are my five coaching strategies for success I will be
teaching:
1. Establish Trust - Without trust, the coaching
relationship will falter and often result in negative outcomes. It must start with trust.
2.
Learn the Past - In order to help an employee develop
for the future, you must be aware of their past. It is vital that you have a complete
understanding of their work history, successes and failures.
3. Define the Future - You must align the employee’s
personal and professional goals with organizational goals. This will enable you
to uncover gaps between the employee’s strengths and opportunities for growth.
4. Create a Plan - Successful development plans follow the
SMART philosophy – they are Specific, Measureable, Action driven, Realistic and
within a Timeline.
5. Offer Support - Staying in touch, measuring progress
through one-on-one meetings, phone calls, texting and emails are crucial and
often forgotten.
A few more
Coaching for Success tips:
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Market and promote talent
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Reward progress, not just results
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Find the right size challenges
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Gradually raise the bar
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Let them go ahead of you
Let me know what
works for you when Coaching for Success so I can expand my tips!
