Managers who have the best coaching skills have better business results

What’s the most effective approach to manage and develop subordinates? A coaching approach.

A coaching approach is a process that supports others to become more autonomous, confident, resourceful and self-driven. It motivates employees to continually enhance their ability to identify and implement their own solutions.

A coaching approach to management is needed more than ever.

The current environment requires a new management style.
A coaching approach is well suited to address the challenges brought about by today’s changing business environment. It also helps to meet the changing expectations that employees have from their work and workplace.

Managers who have the best coaching skills have better business results.
Through a coaching approach, managers foster a learning culture and nurture innovative thinking that benefits both employees and businesses.

Yet, for many managers, adopting a coaching approach to management represents a shift in mindset. Why is it the case?

To fully develop their subordinates, ‘manager coaches’ not only need to raise questions and challenge their team members. They must develop trust in their subordinates’ abilities and creativity. They must instil confidence and provide psychological safety.

To be a ‘manager coach,’ a manager must approach several dimensions in a unique way:

🔹 Self-management: must be grounded in humility, authenticity, and vulnerability;
🔹 Perspective on others: must be supported by a belief in their potential and a curiosity for what motivates them;
🔹 Management of team members: must be based on collaboration, the delegation of more responsibility, and a willingness to support their growth;
🔹 Mindset: must be resolutely positive and solution-focused.

To discuss how The Human Factor can support your managers in optimising their coaching skills, please send me a message at marie-laure.caille@thehumanfactor.com.sg.