Is coaching part of your talent strategy?
Aysha Alawadhi, MSc, GPHR
Mom | Global People Leader & HR strategist | Fortune 100 Experience | Change & Program Management | Performance Optimization | Culture Transformation
Everyone is looking for the next thing to add to their competitive edge. Making them better, faster, stronger, smarter, and more well-rounded (or at least they should be). For businesses, the quest for excellence and improved business performance isn’t much different. We can see organizations working hard to push the envelope with innovation, various technologies, and the never-ending war for talent.
When it comes to talent, leaders should seriously consider investing in coaching for their employees as part of their talent strategy. Investing in coaching can be a great way to improve business performance for several reasons:
1.?????Developing skills and knowledge: Coaching can help employees develop new skills and acquire knowledge that is directly relevant to their roles. This can lead to improved productivity, greater efficiency, and better outcomes.
2.?????Building confidence and motivation: Coaching can help employees build confidence in their abilities and feel more motivated to achieve their goals. This can lead to increased engagement, better teamwork, and a more positive work environment.
3.?????Addressing weaknesses: Coaching can help employees identify their weaknesses and develop strategies to overcome them. This can lead to improved performance and better outcomes for the business.
4.?????Enhancing leadership: Coaching can help managers and leaders develop their leadership skills and become more effective at managing their teams. This can lead to improved communication, better decision-making, and greater success for the business.
Overall, investing in coaching can create a positive impact on business performance, and speaks volumes about leadership’s true commitment to their people’s long-term growth and wellbeing.
If you haven’t been considering coaching as part of your talent strategy, I encourage you to reconsider and add this valuable tool to your talent arsenal.