What are the benefits of a coaching culture in the workplace?
- Workplace communication improves as friendlier, trusting relationships are created.
- Conflict is reduced, resulting in a happier, healthier work environment.
- Individuals become more self-directed, less dependent and more accountable.
- Self awareness is increased and interpersonal skills valued and developed
- New behaviours emerge, resulting in improved leadership and teamwork.
- New skills and competencies are learned and practiced
- Commitment to ongoing learning, training and development is increased.
- Training is part of the job rather than of-site, random and of little practical benefit.
- Improved customer relationships result from improved motivation and enthusiasm.
- Increased sales due to improved listening skills, rapport building, and enthusiasm.
- Executives and other staff bring their “whole self” to work and to home, resulting in improved work/ home/ life balance.
- Staff retention is greatly improved for all of the above reasons.
Overall: an effective, productive workforce that is responsible, healthier and happier.
