5 Simple Strategies for Coaching for Success

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:

·         Market and promote talent

·         Reward progress, not just results

·         Find the right size challenges

·         Gradually raise the bar

·         Let them go ahead of you

Let me know what works for you when Coaching for Success so I can expand my tips!