The benefits and goals of Team Coaching include:
- Establishment of a group of individuals into a functioning business network.
- Brainstorming of options that are agreed on and an action plan formulated by the group.
- Developing a set of ground rules which are acceptable to all team members to ensure that the group is working to the same agenda.
- Social cohesion within the team.
- Commitment to the continuous and never ending improvement.
All of the Team Coaching engagements are tailored to meet individual team’s needs, however most programs will follow the following template:
Step one – management meetings
- Set the coaching within the context of the organization’s circumstances, agenda needs and available resources.
- Establish with the management team a number of factors: is team coaching an appropriate format, are there sufficient resources to support this approach, and is the organization able to support change?
- Establish assessment, benchmarking, reporting and feedback procedures. The size of the team is also important, with six to eight the preferred number.
Step two – individual meetings with each team member
- An individual briefing session of 20-30 minutes with each team member to allay any fears or reservations, hostile behavior or barriers.
Step three – first team meeting
- Fostering a culture of trust and openness – define coach’s role and set objectives for the coaching sessions.
Step four – second meeting
- Provide feedback from assessment, and review and encourage the commitment of the team to the agreed visions and goals, and explore any resistance to proposed goals.
Step five – begin formal coaching sessions
- The workshop format is regarded as the most effective. These workshops will include groups of six to eight (one coach).
Step six – management feedback
- The performance and progress of the team regularly reviewed, and management feedback provided as agreed.
To discuss your expectations of coaching and what you are seeking in a coaching relationship, please see the Contact page.
