Do your Employees Have the Coaches They Need

Eugenio Villamizar
Sep 20, 2024By Eugenio Villamizar

πŸ€” 𝑫𝒐 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 π‘¬π’Žπ’‘π’π’π’šπ’†π’†π’” 𝑯𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 π‘ͺ𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒔 π‘»π’‰π’†π’š 𝑡𝒆𝒆𝒅?

In today’s fast-paced business world, where change is the only constant, the expectations of leaders are evolving. According to a recent analysis conducted by DDI | Development Dimensions International, 85% of HR professionals believe that coaching skills are critical for leaders in the coming years. However, there is a significant gap that requires our attention: Nearly 40% of leaders say they don't receive enough coaching from their own managers, and 31% of frontline leaders want more guidance than they currently receive.

This data should give us pause for thought:
β–Ά Are we investing enough in our leaders to empower them to have a greater impact within their teams and in the business?
β–Ά Are Leaders creating a workplace environment where every employee feels they can bring their authentic selves and actively contribute?
β–Ά Are Leaders providing  the support necessary to guide employees to be engaged?

The numbers don’t lie, and they show that there is a crucial need for action. Leadership today is no longer just about directing tasks, but about fostering an environment where collaboration thrives, where employees feel valued and where everyone has the opportunity to develop.

πŸ’‘Imagine an organization where coaching is as essential as strategy. By doing so, we'll cultivate exceptional leaders who inspire high-performing teams and ultimately drive organizational excellence.

What best practices do you have to inspire and develop leaders to coach more?