Executive Diploma in Management

Course Overview

Senior Managers and Executives can be some of the most difficult people to develop for many reasons including the diverse nature of their development needs and the time constraints of their busy schedules and the demands of their roles. Executive coaching is an effective method of overcoming these barriers to development and delivers results.

Audience

This course will benefit anyone who is responsible for developing executives and wants to be able to undertake executive coaching effectively.

Skills Gained

This course will enable delegates to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of what executive coaching is, what's involved and how it differs from other forms of coaching.
• Clearly explain the process of executive coaching and demonstrate their understanding of each stage.
• Utilise the relevant tools to support effective executive coaching.
• Determine their coaching style and demonstrate appropriate techniques and behaviours to enhance it.
• Understand common coaching derailer and know how to avoid them.
• Manage an executive relationship over time.
• Ensure coaching is aligned with organisational goals.

Prerequisites

None

Course Outline

Introduction

Defining and understanding executive coaching, how it works and how it differs from other forms of coaching?

Methods of Coaching

Different coaching methods their advantages and disadvantages.!

The Process

The key stages of the executive coaching process.

Setting the Scene

Contracting, communication and confidentiality.

Preparation

Know what information and diagnostics to gather and how to use them effectively.

Coaching Styles

Exploring your coaching style and how to develop it.

Case studies

Common reasons for executive coaching and how to manage them.

The Value of Executive Coaching

Monitoring and measuring success.

Practise and feedback

Videoed practice session with feedback for further development of skills.

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