Unlocking Success: The Power of a Coaching Culture in the Modern Workplace
How significant is the presence of a coaching culture in your workplace?
At The Axela Group, we have always known that workplace change and transformation are part of work, but we see firsthand as we speak with clients that the pace and extent of change in the workplace is faster, bigger, and more disruptive than ever. The COVID-19 pandemic pushed people to work in ways they never thought possible. The rapid advancement of tech - particularly Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) – continues to thrust us into new questions about how we work, how humans create value and how machines can support and/or threaten our ways of working and living. In this evolving environment, we find that organizations that acknowledge change, invest in additional support and adapt to these changes are more likely to achieve success. The organizations that are thriving are embracing a coaching culture.
But what exactly is a coaching culture?
According to Sai Blackbyrn in his recent blog on Coach Foundation.com, "A coaching culture exists within an organization when a coaching approach is a fundamental aspect of how leaders and staff engage with and develop all employees and stakeholders. This approach aims to enhance individual, team, and organizational performance while creating shared value for all stakeholders."
What are the benefits of fostering a coaching culture within your organization?
There are numerous advantages to implementing coaching within your organization. To begin, coaching empowers employees to reach their full potential, providing them with the space to explore their strengths and address their weaknesses. Clients that have utilized The Axela Group for coaching have found that coaching has taught them how to let go of the noise, distractions, and negative hang-ups and created better, more well-rounded leaders within their organization. Moreover, coaching enhances team culture by enabling leaders to better understand their teams' strengths and weaknesses, facilitating more effective collaboration at all levels. Ultimately, a coaching culture promotes improved communication throughout the organization and fosters trust among all members.
What is required to establish a coaching culture in your organization?
The International Coaching Federation and the Human Capital Institute have conducted extensive research on what it takes to build a coaching culture. We’ve distilled this into the "5 must-haves that every workplace needs to drive a coaching culture." Check out our infographic to see if you have what it takes to make coaching a priority in your workplace!
While The Axela Group continues to champion coaching in the workplace, it is ultimately up to the company leaders to step outside their comfort zone, try something different and let coaching be the catalyst to ‘their best’ professional performance. Be the leader that shapes the future in your company! We’re here to equip you.