Individuals in business can benefit from business coaching in the exact same way that athletes can. A coach will ensure that the client maximises performance through effective time management, creating clear and focused goals, developing a plan for success, gaining new skills and removing obstacles.
Business Coaching can solve significant problems affecting performance, problems such as stress, low motivation, high staff turnover and poor financial performance. For Executives, business coaches are used in various guises from that of sounding board to confidante. Their business coaching skills are also of significant importance to developing key employees. Companies are realising that business coaching is a worthwhile investment for both short and long term business results.
A recent survey of 100 executives who received business coaching showed the following improvements.
| Company Benefits | Employee Benefits |
|---|---|
| Productivity (53%) | Improved working relationships with: |
| Quality (48%) | Direct reports (77%) |
| Organisational Strength (48%) | Direct supervisors (71%) |
| Customer Service (39%) | Peers (63%) |
| Reducing Customer Complaints (34%) | Clients (37%) |
| Retaining Executives (32%) | Teamwork (67%) |
| Cost reductions (23%) | Job satisfaction (61%) |
| Bottom line Profitability (22%) | Conflict reduction (52%) |
| Organisational commitment (44%) |
Statistics are provided by Manchester
USA. Inc
If your human capital is your greatest asset then coaching
will ensure that your people will perform at their personal
best. Together coaches and businesses can create successful
individuals.
