Coaching is a series of one to one, goal focused, confidential, development discussions with a coach.
The aim of these discussions is to help develop an individual's performance in their role and also their potential within a safe space for reflecting on and managing business and personal growth issues.
A coach can assist you with:
- Managing relationships with staff, peers or own manager
- Achieving work-life balance
- Understanding the impact of personal style and behaviours
- Dealing with performance feedback e.g. from CDR discussions
- Translating management theory into practice
- Developing strategies for implementing and managing change
Coaching is currently offered to staff at LSE through use of external coaches at cost to local budget. Organisational Learning are there to help you understand your coaching need and find an appropriate coach. Organisational Learning do not cover the cost of the coaching. The agenda for coaching is set by you, in consultation and agreement with your line manager.
Matching of coach to coachee is facilitated by Organisational Learning after an initial consultation with the you and your line manager
An initial ‘chemistry’ meeting is held to ensure all are clear about outcomes (typically 60-90 minutes)
Coaching may be delivered face to face, by phone or a mixture of the two depending on the circumstances and requirements.
Headline themes/outcomes for coaching are captured within the Coaching Services Agreement which will also cover the frequency of meetings, confidentiality, monitoring and evaluation.
If you think you would benefit from coaching, please talk to your line manager. Either yourself or your line manager should then contact your HR Partner.
If you have any further queries, do not hesitate to contact a member of the Organisational Learning team at hr.learning@lse.ac.uk