According to a recent article by Gallup, Inc. “70% of an individual’s engagement is driven by their manager. It’s crucial that leaders individualize to best support them.”
More people than ever are working remotely. Because of the Coronavirus Pandemic, the challenges in supporting remote workers have increased significantly. Regardless, as leaders, we must learn how to do our best in helping them achieve their top performance.
How do we get better at “unlocking a person’s potential” in this environment? It’s simple, with coaching.
“Coaching is unlocking a person’s potential to maximize their own performance. It is helping them to learn rather than teaching them.”
Timothy Gallwey
Yes, coaching. This may not be a new experience for all of us, however, environmental factors have dramatically impacted the process. Fortunately, we have the technology to help us with the process. Now, all we need to do is sharpen our skills…
Here are 10 strategies that will help you successfully coach your team members:
- Establish a Coaching Mindset
- Focus and Don’t Multitask
- Get Quality Equipment
- Formalize the Session
- Set an Agenda
- Manage Time Effectively
- Use a Professional Setting
- Practice Active Listening
- Be Open to Changes
- Agree on Next Steps
If you’re an aspiring leader, these strategies will help you to prepare and give you a jump start on coaching remotely. For emerging leaders, they will help you to sharpen your existing remote coaching skills. And, they’re a great refresher for accomplished leaders.
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
Are you successfully coaching your remote team members?
#YourLeadershipGuide
Kim
Click HERE to view my free, 60-minute, “10 Success Strategies for Coaching Remotely” webinar and learn HOW to increase your effectiveness coaching in a remote environment to improve your team’s performance.
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