Coaching drives people to develop awareness, to accept responsibility,
to take action and to achieve results!
What
is Coaching?
"Coaching is a solution-focused, results-orientated
systematic process in which the coach facilitates the enhancement
of performance, self-directed learning and personal growth
of other individuals." (Grant, 2000)
Put simply:
Coaching is about helping people look at things differently,
formulate their goals and help them to achieve them. It's
about creating change, which will enhance your life.
Many
people are not sure what the exact focus of their coaching
should be but this is not a problem. Some of our best results
have been with people who have started with one goal in
mind and we have realised that it is something different
they needed to address. When you improve one aspect of your
life it tends to have a positive affect in other areas too
- coaching helps you to build this momentum!
What do you see?
Our
approach to coaching
As Occupational Psychologists we are committed to provide
coaching that grounded in evidenced based, sound psychological
principles and models. Our approach is a flexible blend
of concepts and techniques drawn from the best practice
of consulting, sports psychology, adult learning, assessment
and various psychotherapeutic approaches. Where appropriate
we use 360 feedback, interviews, shadowing or personality
assessment to develop our understanding of both clients
and organisational needs.
We work with the client to achieve the best match between
the coach and coachee as we believe that this relationship
is central to the success of the coaching intervention.
We ensure ongoing review of the effectiveness of the coaching
and how learning and insight is transferred to the workplace
and evidenced in observable behavioural change.
Our
coaching approach draws from many sources but common elements
include:
It is
our view that
Coaching is most effective when it forms an integral
part of HR strategies.
What the research says about the effectiveness of Coaching
as an intervention:
Productivity up by 88%
A recent study in America examined the effect of coaching
compared to training amongst 31 managers. They found that
training increased productivity by 22.4%. The coaching,
which included: goal setting, collaborative problem solving,
practice, feedback, supervisory involvement and evaluation
of end results increased productivity by 88%, a significantly
greater gain than training alone. (Olivero, Bane & Kopelman
1997).
ROI of 5.7%
A study published in the Manchester Review calculated the
return on investment of coaching for 43 participants. They
calculated that the coaching ROI was 5.7 times the initial
investment. 75% of the participants felt that the value
of coaching was "considerably greater" or "far
greater" than money and time invested. (McGovern, Lindemann,
Vergara, Murphy 2001).
Support for retention of Key staff
A survey of 1000 young high-flyers from 73 countries found
that to retain and motivate their staff, organisations need
to provide more support for career planning and personal
development, and better information on internal job openings
(Career Innovation Research Group 1999).
Some
of our recent coaching assignments include:
