Case Study: Executive Coaching Programme for Future Ready Leaders
A leading textile manufacturer in the APAC region embarked on a 12-month virtual executive coaching programme tailored for high-potential leaders. This initiative aimed to prepare a select group of 12 leaders to become the future leaders within the organisation. The programme combined theory and practical sessions, focusing on developing essential next-level leadership qualities and skills.
- Develop future-ready leaders with essential leadership skills.
- Foster a continuous learning mindset and emotional intelligence.
- Enhance self-awareness and effective communication.
- Equip leaders with confident delegation techniques.
- Encourage servant leadership and self-care to prevent burnout.
- Theory and Practical Sessions: Theory sessions on leadership fundamentals and real-life applications.
- Group Coaching: Led by a highly knowledgeable and experienced facilitator.
- Self-Reflection: Regular journaling and discussion to enhance personal insight.
- Feedback Mechanism: Continuous feedback from peers and the facilitator.
- Servant Leadership: Emphasis on serving the team to foster a positive work environment.
Feedback from Participants
Participants provided highly positive feedback, highlighting the following aspects:
- The facilitator was knowledgeable and engaged, asking deep, curious questions.
- High effort from the facilitator to bring out the best in each participant.
- Exceptional listening skills and experienced advice.
- Extensive, relevant regional experience that added value to the sessions.
- Lifelong Learning: Embracing learning as a continuous journey.
- Self-Awareness: Understanding and managing blind spots and strengths.
- Feedback for Growth: Using feedback to grow and improve.
- Leadership vs. Management: Understanding the key differences.
- Daily Practice: Continuously working to be the best version of oneself.
- Confident Delegation: Building team success through effective delegation.
- Clear Communication: Managing expectations and workload through effective communication.
- Servant Leadership: Preventing burnout and fostering a positive work experience.
- Growth Mindset: Embracing challenges and failures as learning opportunities.
- Safe Space for Failure: Creating an environment where failure is valued as a part of growth.
- Deep Listening and Sharing: Building trust and rapport within the team.
Implementation Strategies
- Self-Reflection: Regular self-assessment exercises to maintain self-awareness.
- Practical Application: Applying learned skills in everyday roles.
- Continuous Learning: Encouraging resilience and ongoing learning.
- Confident Delegation: Practicing delegation to empower team members.
- Team Building: Promoting listening, sharing, and support within the team.
The programme led to significant positive changes in participants’ attitudes and behaviours:
- Growth Mindset: Leaders became more open to learning from challenges and failures.
- Delegation Skills: Enhanced ability to delegate and build team trust.
- Team Dynamics: Improved communication and collaboration within and across teams.
- Leadership Opportunities: Increased opportunities for team members to grow and lead.
Strengths to Continue Developing
- Learn from Experiences: Sharing and appreciating each other’s experiences.
- Positive Thinking: Developing a growth mindset and an optimistic outlook.
- Caring Leadership: Becoming open, caring leaders who prioritise team well-being.
- Accountability: Implementing an accountability buddy system for support and growth.
- Lifelong Learning: Focusing on continuous personal and professional development.
Recommendations for Sustaining Learning
- Regular Peer Meetings: Maintaining interaction and support among peers.
- Sharing Sessions: Facilitating knowledge and experience sharing across departments.
- Collaborative Culture: Encouraging a collaborative environment for shared success.
- Goal Setting and Reflection: Regularly set goals and self-reflect to track progress.
- Deep Listening: Practicing deep listening to foster a caring and accountable culture.
The 12-month executive coaching programme was a highly effective initiative for developing future leaders. Focused on self-reflection, growth mindset, effective communication, and confident delegation, successfully equipped managers with essential leadership skills. The positive feedback and noticeable improvements in team dynamics and leadership effectiveness underscore the value of such development programmes. The company is committed to sustaining these practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
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