For an internal coaching program, discuss in advance whether the coaching conversations are only about job goals and skill development or also provide for discussing …
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Boundaries in a Company Coaching Program
Establishing boundaries for coaches, coachees, and the constituency in your coaching program is smart. One effective tool for doing this is an FAQ section in …
Coaching Program Management
This blog series is focused on starting and managing a coaching program within your organization. Pulling it together now, here is a tool to plan …
Training for Internal Coaches
External Coach Training How important is training? As with any type of skilled work or service, training is essential. Coaching is a very specific process …
Supporting an Internal Coaching Program
For success with an internal coaching program, plan the on-going support. The support includes on-going buy-in, time, a budget, the logistics for coaching sessions, coaching …
Coaching Information Management
Companies generally have policies in place on how information is handled. For general forms and agreements used in a coaching program, this applies. For notes …
Matching Coach and Coachee
For both internal and external coaches, ensuring they are a good match for the individual coachee is a critical component of the coaching engagement. The …
Selecting External Coaches
Best practices for organization’s coaching programs include having internal coaches (employees) for entry level to mid-level management employees and external coaches (hired service providers) for …
Selecting Internal Coaches
Internal coaching programs by definition involve employees who serve as coaches either as their primary function or in addition to their primary function. In establishing …
Coaching Program Policies
Internal coaching programs are more effective and sustainable with appropriate planning and management. For this reason, creating a business plan and program manual makes sense. …