Business coaching has evolved from fad to fundamental. Having the ability to "coach and develop others" is a necessary skill for all project managers. But with so much to do and so little guidance, how do project managers successfully stretch and develop others while getting the work done? Successful coaching is based on asking rather than telling, on challenging rather than giving directions and by holding a person accountable for results.
Learning Objectives: Describe what coaching is and what it is not; Understand the difference between coaching and mentoring; Identify the skills that managers will need to be an effective workplace coach; Understand how to structure a coaching session with team members; Understand how to coach for development and higher performance; Be able to suggest a useful framework for a coaching meeting.
Lisa is the principal of Your Project Office, a PMI® Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.)® and consulting group dedicated to introducing project management as a business competency. She is a renowned thought leader and recognized international speaker/trainer on project management... Read More →
