Strengthening Leadership Effectiveness Through Executive Coaching 

Organizations sometimes want a focused, coaching approach with particular executives instead of, or in addition to, an organization-wide leadership development approach. Coaching relies on the expertise of an outside objective professional to strengthen individual leadership for the benefit of the business or organization. It uses feedback and dialogue to identify an individual’s strengths/weaknesses from which an action plan is developed. Coaching is used for:

The Leadership Group begins the coaching process by assessing executive leadership style and practices. This is followed by identifying strengths to leverage and opportunities to enhance leadership behaviors. The support and involvement of senior management throughout this process is essential. Key steps include:

• Plan with senior management
• Begin working relationship with executive
• Conduct baseline executive assessment
• Develop action plan
• Coach, observe and encourage
• Review and feedback

The Leadership Group consultants serve a wide variety of sectors and industries, including, for example, health care, manufacturing, educational institutions, family businesses and non-profit organizations. The Leadership Group can also train executives to be coaches of others within the organization.