HUMAN RESOURCES
WHY EVERY MANAGER SHOULD BE A COACH , NOT A BOSS
Aggie Alvarez , Caliper
The difference between a leader who achieves commitment from employees versus one who achieves compliance , is effective coaching . The most effective leaders are those who see themselves as coaches and leaders rather than managers or supervisors . But what makes a leader and effective coach ? It ’ s their mindset . Effective leaders believe in the value of coaching , and they think about their role as a manager in such a way where coaching occurs naturally . So , why is coaching so much more effective ?
Here are a few ways professional coaching facilitates better results than being a “ boss .”
INCREASED EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT According to Forbes , only 34 % of employees feel engaged at work . By instilling a culture of effective coaching , it ’ s possible to overcome this issue . With a coaching culture in play , employees are pushed to do their best and reach their highest potential . When employees are putting out their best work , they ’ re more likely to learn personal accountability and become more engaged in their career and overall performance .
Follow these steps to create a coaching culture and improve employee engagement :
• Focus on your company ’ s mission and vision . Clearly identifying your organization ’ s mission helps employees understand the ways they fit into the processes of your team . It can be difficult for employees to be actively engaged without understanding and embracing the
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