Coaching is undeniably an important leadership practice for aligning talent with your organizational priorities. It can also boost performance, develop your leadership pipeline, engage employees, and reduce turnover – if done well.
The mean ROI for companies investing in coaching was seven times the initial investment, according to a recent global survey reported by Forbes. And, for more than 25 percent of respondents, the ROI was 10-49 times the investment.
The on-target® coaching product is designed to accelerate the success of your leaders and positively impact your organization’s business performance. Leaders, their managers, HR partners and other key stakeholders are all involved in the process.
We use innovative and practical approaches to help leaders and high potentials understand the impact their leadership styles and performance have on them, their teams and your organization.
There are many coaching options in the marketplace today. Unfortunately, most options lack structure and organizational involvement. Without those aspects, the coaching results are often very subjective, and ROI is sketchy. on-target® delivers ROI and clear results through our uniquely defined process.
on-target® identifies the real potential of a leader and provides a clear path to improved effectiveness.
The expertise and objectivity of external Connect the Dots professionals coupled with the insider view of stakeholders, provides a multi-tier involvement process that complements the client’s business model.
Early in the process, data collection defines the current state.
From there, we define formal objectives and communicate expectations.
Then, a multi-tier road map and a specific coaching plan are created and implemented for a finite period, usually six-twelve months.
on-target® takes care of the coaching, feedback and progress reports.
Our on-target® professionals work closely with leaders to ensure they stay on track.
on-target® has built-in progress review meetings with stakeholders, utilizing unique feedback instruments.
The process culminates with a final report detailing progress, ROI, and recommendations.
There are many coaching options in the marketplace today. Unfortunately, most options lack structure and organizational involvement. Without those aspects, the coaching results are often very subjective, and ROI is sketchy. on-target® delivers ROI and clear results through our uniquely defined process.
on-target® identifies the real potential of a leader and provides a clear path to improved effectiveness. The expertise and objectivity of external Connect the Dots professionals coupled with the insider view of stakeholders, provides a multi-tier involvement process that complements the client’s business model.
Early in the process, data collection defines the current state. From there, we define formal objectives and communicate expectations. Then, a multi-tier road map and a specific coaching plan are created and implemented for a finite period, usually six-twelve months.
on-target® takes care of the coaching, feedback and progress reports. Our on-target® professionals work closely with leaders to ensure they stay on track.
on-target® has built-in progress review meetings with stakeholders, utilizing unique feedback instruments. The process culminates with a final report detailing progress, ROI, and recommendations.
Today’s modern work environment demands measurement. You get it, plus interpretive analysis that produces actionable results.
We don’t leave anything to chance or drop the ball. You can rely on our on-target® professionals to be with you every step of the way.
Two of our professionals published books on solving employee issues and how to help train new employees. We know our stuff and work with others who are just as experienced.
This is our “secret sauce.” We help you look beyond the typical identifiers of a leader and go deep to discover how their dormant traits can be nurtured and strengthened.
We get it. Budgets are tight and you have to do more with less. Our on-target® professionals will evaluate your current resources and leverage them for your organization’s success.
We make it simple. We will provide you with a specific, actionable plan that will take your employee even further toward being an effective leader excelling in performance.
Our methodology is customized to work seamlessly with your internal strategies. We learn what your priorities are and deliver a plan to help you reach them.
This is when it gets exciting. Not only do you have a leader who is equipped to do the job right, but she can also help train her own people to do the same thing. It’s a win-win for everyone.
Here are a few leadership roles and situations that benefit the most from coaching:
For this situation, on-target® brings:
In this fast-paced world, your competition is working just as hard to keep up with developing technology, new products and services, and creating a culture that fosters engagement and connectivity. One of the biggest challenges facing organizations is obtaining human capital and optimizing human capital investments.
One of the most effective tactics of meeting the identified challenges of retaining and rewarding the best people and attracting high quality candidates to the organization is providing professional development through coaching. This is one area where you can help your organization stand apart from your competitors with leadership that is equipped for the future.
Why settle for flat webinars and training seminars that don’t stick when you can have a proven program that will produce lasting results and an on-going leadership legacy? Our experienced consultants keep leaders engaged in the on-target® coaching process and we’re ready to do the same for your organization.
Powerful, effective leadership development is just a phone call away. Give us a call at 855-316-8161 or contact us by email. We can’t wait to introduce you to our team and together, make a difference with your leaders, your teams, and your organization.
Call and set up a no-obligation discussion today.
Our quickconnect® coaching product provides a quick, affordable, targeted, virtual coaching experience – for right now!
As leaders continue to navigate an organizational landscape of virtual, hybrid, and in-person work, they need new competencies to foster connection of their teams and employees.
Employees who feel undervalued or disconnected have been leaving organizations far more frequently in the past two years, and it is up to leaders to reverse this trend. In April 2022, we sat down with CHROs to discuss these ongoing challenges and best practices to address them. Following is a summary of our discussion.
Discussion Points
What conversations have you had with your leadership teams?
What are you hearing from employees?
What tactics are your organizations using?
Need additional support?
As your leaders continue to stretch themselves to navigate new and challenging dynamics, coaching support can help them do so more effectively. CTD’s on-target® and quickconnect® coaching models give you the flexibility to invest in targeted coaching at any level. Effective onboarding is another tool for organizations who want to differentiate themselves as an employer. Check out our solutions for leadership and all-employee onboarding that provide a branded, customized experience for your new hires. We welcome the opportunity to talk with you about your specific leadership development needs and a custom solution.
George Bernard Shaw said it best in his quotation about communication: “The biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.”
The numbers are sobering:
So, what can organization and individual leaders do to address these significant gaps?
Communicate clearly and often to reduce the opportunities for frustration, disengagement, and performance challenges.
As we continue to adjust to our new work environments, employees are looking to their leaders for clarity even more than usual. Although leaders do not have all of the answers and are dealing with their own questions, establishing a regular cadence for communicating priorities and expectations and providing feedback is important. And, because most of our communication will be done virtually, by phone and email, taking the time to be deliberately clear is critical.
Establish (or re-establish) a regular meeting cadence with your team and each individual
Make yourself available to your team
Be aware of assumptions: They will throw you off track every time!
By not underestimating the power and impact of simple, clear and consistent communication, leaders and organizations will see the payback both immediately and over time. Regardless of the economic picture, market landscape or political environment, effective communication is a foundational component of a healthy and thriving organization.
Our April Real Leadership Insight newsletter is all about Emotional Intelligence. The newsletter contains an informative overview of EQ-i, a mini case study on its use in our practice, and a piece about using EQ-i to help optimize team success. Read it here.
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We start with thoughtfully diagnosing the team’s current culture by using available data, assessments and interviews.
This provides the team leader with a clear view of what is getting in the way of the team’s success.
We design a series of structured team sessions that:
Measure progress by leveraging CTD’s team-connect Survey to: