Learning how to coach when you're a manager

By Carl Hudgens


Getting the most out of people in a work situation is a skill that often needs to be learned. Few people just do it naturally, and many managers benefit from basic training in how to coach people and lead effectively.

Coaching skills may be completely different from the skills a manager may have in a particular business, but they are an essential part of growing the business and empowering more people to do the job and come on board. Learning how to teach other people to do what you do is a complicated process, but understanding how to treat people makes all the difference.

Motivation is a huge part of coaching. It is one thing to teach people to do a certain job, but another to instil in them an actual desire to do well and achieve at it! This is where a coaching course can really help managers because there is often a huge divide between where they are at, and where their employees or team members are at. There are so many different personalities at work and it is important to work out what motivates others.

Managers who are good at their jobs struggle to delegate. It is letting go, which is essential for growth and development, but can be catastrophic if things don't work out. Managers can learn skills that help them to delegate while providing support and back up that allows people freedom while feeling supported.

Communication skills are also essential for managers. So many teams break down for lack of good communication. Many misunderstandings and hard feelings and frustrations can be avoided by simply learning to be clear about what you expect and what you don't expect and encouraging others to do the same.

It is ok to make mistakes, as long as they are learned from. It is also difficult to treat everyone equal, but it is essential when you are managing. Every manager can benefit from taking a step back to work on their coaching skills.




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