It's no secret that general management involves a multitude of skills, from decision making, strategic planning, to sweeping the floor. Okay, I made that last one up, but, you get the idea. Now, you must be thinking 'I wish my job description did include sweeping the floor, at least that's straightforward'. But let's focus on a subject that's often overlooked in general management: peer-coaching.
1. Discover The Hidden Potential
Yes, you read it right. Peer-coaching. It's like having your cake and eating it too. Imagine an environment where you coach your peers while they coach you back. Now that's what I call a win-win! Peer-coaching offers layers of complexity while addressing a pressing concern of maximizing performance.
2. The Art of Peer-coaching
Establishing a culture of peer-coaching isn’t as easy as flicking a switch. It’s more like assembling a furniture set from IKEA without the instructions - a labyrinth that you'll need experience to navigate. But once you have all the pieces together, voila, you've got yourself a masterpiece!
3. Fostering a Peer-coaching Environment
John C. Maxwell, a leadership expert once said, 'One of the greatest values of mentors is the ability to see ahead what others cannot see and to help them navigate a course to their destination.' Take that to heart and foster a coaching environment among your team members. Create opportunities for learning and collaboration. You don't have to wait for the annual conferences to learn from peers you've never met.
4. Encourage Direct Report Coaching
Engaging direct reports in coaching is akin to cooking a lasagne. Layered with cheese, pasta, and meat, each brings a distinct flavor, forming the perfect hearty dish. Similarly, every individual brings their unique experiences and skills to coaching sessions, providing a fresh insight on lingering problems. Think of it like a potluck, where everyone brings something to the table.
5. The Rewards of Peer-coaching
The rewards of peer-coaching go beyond the initial training and feedback. It's about building lasting relationships and creating a collaborative culture that motivates, drives performance and even makes Monday mornings enjoyable. Okay, maybe not Mondays, but you get the gist, right?
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