Coaching World Issue 17: February 2016 | Page 12

SAP received the honorable mention in the 2015 ICF International Prism Award program. In 2005, ICF Global adopted the Prism Award, a concept developed by ICF Toronto recognizing businesses and organizations that demonstrate how professional coaching pays off on many fronts. The award represents the epitome of what professional coaching can accomplish within organizations of all sizes and in all sectors. The 41 programs nominated for the 2015 award were evaluated by a panel of ICF Members from around the world according to four criteria: yielding discernible and measurable positive impacts, fulfilling rigorous professional standards, addressing key strategic goals, and shaping organizational culture. 12 Coaching World Nominations for the 2016 International Prism Award will open in May 2016. To request more information about the program, visit Coachfederation.org/prism. Transcending Boundaries at SAP Headquartered in Germany, with 130 offices around the globe and 200,000-plus customers in more than 190 countries, SAP is a multinational organization specializing in enterprise software for business management and customer relationship management. In 2003, a group of managers at SAP sought coach-spec