This document outlines coaching in the workplace and its similarities to coaching in athletics. It discusses the roles of a coach including conveying information effectively, guiding employees to grow and develop, and promoting relationships and teamwork. Peer coaching and self-coaching are also described where peers mentor each other and employees assess their own strengths and weaknesses. A three-step coaching process is provided that involves preparation, discussion, and follow-up meetings between the coach and employee.

1. Jenn Agee Clemson university Hrd 830 Coaching in the Workplace

2. Outline What is coaching? Similarities between coaching in the workplace and coaching athletics A coach’s roles How to be a coach Different types of coaching Peer coaching Self coaching Three-step coaching process

3. What is Coaching? Coaching is essential for employees to: Grow Develop Improve Coaching involves constant guidance and promotes relationships among workers, allowing them to work together and produce higher quality work. Convey information in an efficient and effective manner.

5. Encourage working together

6. Motivate workers/athletes

7. Promotes growth & development

8. Training employees/athletes

10. Peer Coaching Give introduction to company to new employees Give feedback and assist with everyday job performance Mentoring Leading by example “Inspire and direct athletes to their peak performance” (Craig)

11. Self-Coaching Employees are ultimately responsible for themselves Assess your own shortcomings and strengths Sometimes coaches are unavailable “The only thing harder than change is wanting to change but not knowing how to proceed. Self-coaching offers a structure to guide you through personal and career growth.” (Sullivan)

12. Three-Step Coaching Process Preparation Employee’s job performance – accomplishments, performance goals, action tasks, etc. Discussion Meet with employee, give feedback, tackle problems Follow-up Schedule follow-up meetings with employee, gathering feedback, improving coaching style

13. Questions?