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Leader As Coach

what has been proven to make coaching one of the most important skills for managers?


The command-and-control leadership is very favoured with bosses around the world, most of your colleagues. Why is it so important to use coaching for leadership instead?

 

“In the face of rapid, disruptive change, companies are realizing that managers can’t be expected to have all the answers and that command-and-control leadership is no longer viable. As a result, many firms are moving toward a coaching model in which managers facilitate problem solving and encourage employees’ development by asking questions and offering support and guidance rather than giving orders and making judgments.”

 

This is the summary in the Harvard Business Review (HBR) Article ‘The Leader as Coach’, Subtitle ‘How to unleash innovation, energy, and commitment’.
Link: https://hbr.org/2019/11/the-leader-as-coach

 

The article says ‘The role of the manager, in short, is becoming that of a coach’ and makes the link to the HBR article ‘Coaching for Change’ (Link https://hbr.org/2019/09/coaching-for-change). This is the connection between Leadership and Change.


The integration of coaching as a key competence for leaders proves to be extremely beneficial for subordinates, the leader himself and the company:

For the leader:

  1. Strengthening Leadership Qualities: The leader develops more effective communication, conflict resolution skills and empathy and empathy, which contribute to solution-oriented leadership.
  2. Personal Growth: Coaching supports the leader in leader in self-reflection, identifying strengths and weaknesses and weaknesses and the development of an authentic leadership personality.
  3. Long-term Success: A coaching approach promotes sustainable performance and long-term performance excellence, which in turn professional growth and career opportunities.

For the subordinates:

  1. Promoting Personal Development: subordinates benefit from a coaching management style that unleashes their potential unleashes their potential and supports their professional and personal development.
  2. Increasing Employee Motivation: A coaching leader promotes personal responsibility and motivation, which a more committed and productive workforce. 
  3. Improving the Working Atmosphere: Supportive coaching creates a positive working environment that promotes trust, respect, and cooperation.

For the company:

  1. Increased Employee Loyalty: A coaching leader creates an environment of trust and appreciation, which increases employee employee loyalty and reduces the fluctuation rate.
  2. Improving the Corporate Culture: Promoting coaching as a key leadership skill creates a culture of learning, growth and continuous improvement. 
  3. Increasing Overall Performance: A coaching leader promotes innovation, efficiency, and collaboration, which ultimately leads to increased company performance and competitiveness.
By implementing coaching as a key competence, companies not only achieve short-term success, but also lay the foundations for long-term growth, employee satisfaction and corporate success.

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