3 Habits for Effective Coaching and Building High-Performing Teams | Inc.com

How coaching can unlock performance and growth.

Coaching is an ongoing, interactive process, and it should be done often.

With my own team, I make our weekly stand-ups not only a time for updates on progress but also for coaching. It helps them develop and build skills, and it fosters ongoing learning.

As a coach and effective manager, you can improve strengths and bolster weaknesses by just asking questions to learn more about your teammates. Too often, when we onboard talent, we leave them to their own devices, which doesn’t set them up for success. A successful coach guides, demonstrates their support, and makes time for the development of their team for the entirety of the journey. That means making feedback a habit and having set times to give and receive feedback. This back-and-forth not only creates solid feedback hygiene, it also cultivates psychological safety.

Read the full article by Bernard Coleman here: 3 Habits for Effective Coaching and Building High-Performing Teams | Inc.com