Coaching
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Executive Coaching
Senior level managers have unique and compelling needs that are well served by JDA’s executive coaching format. Our experienced executive coaches know that these leaders are looking for someone they can trust who will challenge them, be direct with them and help them raise the bar in terms of their goals, development and the overall success of their organization.
What do executives use a coach for?
- They are interested in participating in a 360 assessment process, or their organization wishes them to
- They already have the results of an assessment or a variety of assessments their organization uses, and want to work with a coach on implementing changes as a result of the feedback they have received
- They have a specific goal, project, issue or developmental area in mind and want to work with a coach to insure a steady focus on key actions and results, generally within a specific timeline
What is the JDA executive coaching process?
Assess: Depending on the situation we can either:
- Provide the appropriate assessment tools, then debrief the results, assist with a developmental plan, and coach, and/or
- Interview the individual’s direct reports, peers and manager to help them come to an honest assessment of their performance in key areas, or
- In the case of specific goals, issues or projects, we have the individual “start with the end in mind”—what does success look like?—and develop a plan from there.
Plan: With the coach’s help, the client drafts a coaching plan that includes specific outcomes, target dates and action steps. If appropriate or necessary, their manager and/or HR contributes input and gives final approval.
Coach: The client participates in a series of one-on-one coaching conversations with the coach, either on the phone, face-to-face or a combination of both. Client and coach focus on the client’s goals through actions taken by the client as defined in the coaching plan. Our coaches can also shadow the client on a regular basis as needed in order to observe them in their natural environment and provide an objective point of view on the client’s behavior.
Throughout the process our coaches can provide your organization with objective feedback and honest impressions as warranted and as agreed to with the client. Additionally, we monitor improvement by eliciting feedback from management, peers and direct reports.