{"id":7662,"date":"2017-11-06T09:00:21","date_gmt":"2017-11-06T09:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/?p=7662"},"modified":"2017-09-25T20:43:52","modified_gmt":"2017-09-25T20:43:52","slug":"coaching-for-project-managers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/coaching-for-project-managers\/","title":{"rendered":"Coaching for Project Managers"},"content":{"rendered":"

First, what is a Project Manager (PM)?\u00a0 The Project Management Institute<\/a> (PMI) defines a Project Manager as change agents: they make project goals their own and use their skills and expertise to inspire a sense of shared purpose within the project team.\u00a0 Project managers cultivate the\u00a0people skills to develop trust and communication amongst a project’s stakeholders.\u00a0 In the case of a PM, coaching is a great asset because coaching involves adjusting to different styles and motivating follow through.<\/p>\n

A PM works with their team as well as individuals.\u00a0 Coaching also works with teams and individuals.\u00a0 Coaching supports exploring options and empowers people to arrive at their solution.\u00a0 Coaches partner with individuals to strategize and plan their actions.\u00a0 If a PM completes coaching certification, then they are enhancing their skill set for moving a project forward and motivating follow through.\u00a0 Whether to help meet a milestone on the project or to move past a challenge, coaching makes a powerful difference.<\/p>\n

After the PM has built a relationship with an individual on the team, examples of questions that coach training teaches the PM to utilize include:<\/p>\n