Coaching focuses on developing the person instead of focusing on the numbers. Simon outlines how to start coaching an employee by focusing on their strengths and weaknesses, how to have a coaching conversation based on that information, and how to establish peer coaching.
- The annual review is becoming a thing of the past. … Now it's all about coaching conversations … and regular feedback. … But what makes a coaching conversation different? … Well, instead of focusing on the numbers … the employees should be hitting, … it's about coming alongside an employee … to build them up and help them be more successful. … One of the greatest leadership mistakes that I've made … is missing a real opportunity to coach someone … into brilliant performance. … Let's now look at how you can avoid that mistake … and coach your employees to the next level. … Start by assessing your employees' strengths and weaknesses. … This will help you maximize their potential … and find the best way forward. … To find a person's strengths, … you should ask, "When you have performed at your best, … "What were you doing?" … To figure out where they can grow, ask, … "What causes you the most frustration at work?" … I had a member of my team who was a bit of a problem child. … Instead of identifying what his weaknesses were …
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4/3/2019- Nurturing diversity of thought
- Making recognition a routine
- Coaching for brilliant performance
- Managing team conflict
- Establishing gracious accountability
- Cross-training your team
- Managing change
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