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The Benefits of Coaching in Organisations
The Benefits of Coaching in Organisations
• Increased productivity
The DTI study 2003 revealed that 49% of companies saw a positive increase in productivity
• Reduced overheads
BT saved £52m in overheads in the year to March 2003 by increasing its number of supported
home workers; this also means an annual saving of £10m in fuel costs
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What do you think research suggests are the ten most frequently cited skills for
successful line managers?
According to Zeus and Skiffington The Coaching at work Toolkit 2002 successful line managers:
and surprise, surprise these are also the skills of a successful coach!!
• To structure and support the personal development of individuals defined as ‘high potential’
• To support senior staff engaged in wider personal effectiveness programmes, such as 360 degree
appraisal or assessment centres
• As a means of supporting and retaining key staff critical to the business in times of change and
uncertainty
• To encourage the independent working of teams so they can identify and develop solutions.
In our experience the reasons for the growth in use of coaching include:
• The very real effects of downsizing, resulting in ‘lonely’ and isolated senior managers who welcome
support and challenge from someone external to their immediate work environment
• The increasing demand by organisations for senior managers with key ‘soft skills’ to embed the kinds of
feedback based approaches necessary for self insight, effective behaviours and emotional intelligence
• The nature of the executive coaching relationship is supportive, challenging, non-judgmental and
confidential. This means clear contracting ensures safety for all stakeholders.
• Coaching sessions with executive coaches can be fitted around other diary commitments, are flexible
and can be conducted face to face, via SKYPE or a telephone bridge.