OUR TRAINING

COACHING PEOPLE

These days we are time-poor as managers and we need ways to accelerate our team’s learning and improve performance. That’s where coaching people comes in.

When done well, coaching can empower and support individuals in the workplace whilst at the same time help build towards a progressive, people focused culture. Isn’t that what we all strive for?

Take inspiration from the list of courses below and then call us to find out how we can create a course tailored entirely to your needs.

The manager as coach

What’s it about?

Provides you with a structured way of coaching which is easy to use on the job and will enable you to improve the way you give feedback, find solutions and see increased results within your team. You’ll undertake practical exercises, learn from real case studies and be encouraged to use action plans.

Who should come?

Any manager responsible for the development of a team.

Please note that the focus is on the coaching aspect of management. Anyone requiring broader people management skills should take a look at Management fundementals in our Managing people section.

What will you learn?

• Using the GROW model to structure coaching and mentoring sessions with team members
• Techniques for giving feedback
• Identifying learning skills
• Getting the best from your people

The leader as coach

Illustrating the power of coaching in the workplace and equips you with tools to coach effectively. You’ll also discuss and share successes and challenges with coaching in the workplace.

Who should come?

Senior managers and leaders

What will you learn?

• How to develop a coaching culture
• Using coaching to influence
• Using the GROW model to structure coaching and mentoring sessions with team members
• Coaching whole teams

The internal coach

Explore how to develop coaching ambassadors within the workplace and help you identify those that need coaching and support.

Who should come?

Anyone who is responsible for managing staff, HR and L&D practitioners.

What will you learn?

• Coaching to develop others, guide them through situations and handle tough conversations internally
• Using the GROW model to structure coaching and mentoring sessions with team members
• Developing others using coaching techniques and language
• Coaching in difficult situations
• Coaching your peers

Mentoring

What’s it about

To be an effective mentor you need to develop core skills and techniques. This workshop is designed to ensure both you and your mentee get the most from your meetings.

Who should come?

Individuals who are new to mentoring and anyone wishing to have some refresher training.

What will you learn?

• The role and benefits of being a mentor
• Following a framework to encourage focused and inspiring meetings
• understanding your mentees needs
• Giving constructive feedback
• How to get the most of your meeting
• What to cover in your first meeting