Appreciating that having a position in leadership means you have a daily list of to do's that feel endless.  I see no need to rehash the list here.

In the vein of helping out leaders and managers of teams who need output, positive work environments and growth for the organization.  It makes sense that team leaders partner with certified team coaches to enable them a strong assist within their teams.

Team Coaching can provide the vessel for leaders to communicate their organizational needs, enable a safe place for feedback as well as a way for teams to grow and begin to flourish in their performance and relationships, not feeling like it has to be one over the other.  Since team coaching allows for honouring of KPI's and dynamic assessments, there seems to be no better way for leaders to gain the edge they need then to partner with someone they can trust to help within their teams. 

Managers and Leaders who partner with external team coaches share that they "have a better sense of their team", "see improvement in dynamics and thus are able to access greater creativity and idea sharing" which allows the organization the innovation it needs to complete projects and thrive. 

Team coaches are not about 'replacing' leadership, but assisting in such a way that allows the leader a to embrace a companion seat with the team and thus create greater trust, respect and collaboration.   With the whole idea to eventually have the manager or leader take over the coaching as they feel best suited for them.

Team Coaching is an access for leaders to work with their teams in a more profound, effective and mindful way.   Not a replacement for leaders.  Though many long standing relationships exist with my clients to further challenging conversations or projects if needed.

As we've learned through this COVID crisis.  #TogetherIsBetter.  Now lets not drop this new learning. 
Partnering is an impactful way as a leader to walk with your team towards the outcomes you need to reach. 

If you are a manager or leader and would like to discuss further how I can partner with you in your team journey.    Click here to reach me directly.

Wether you're a brand new team lead standing in front of your team for the first time or a seasoned manager of teams, the data shares that what leaders of teams want most is to be liked and listened to by their teams.  It's really as simple as that.

At the core of our humanness each of us want to be seen, acknowledged, be enough and feel we have a purpose.  The rest of our 'issues' are all personalized versions of these.

I'm sorry to minimize, and I'm not sorry.    There is so much content around leadership and yet there have been no real movements or changes in leadership effectiveness for the past half century.  
My belief is because it's not just about the leader and their style of leadership.  It's about relationships.  

You want to be an amazing leader,  master the skill of building healthy relationships.

The impact that COVID has had on teams and their work styles, relationships, performance and families is variant.  
We are looking to support team leaders and offer valid strategies to have them connect and collaborate with their teams even more now.
New technology, new communication vessels, new mindsets are all challenges that team leaders are working hard to understand and address.

Specific to mastering relationships, as this is still a necessary skill to lead teams effectively,  there are many new ways to engage team members in a virtual setting.  Ways to create constructive conversations and build team confidence and performance.

I will be writing more about this on my own website as a Team Coach who partners with busy leaders.   You can find me here:  https://www.dianneflemington.com

I invite you to have your voice heard by taking the above survey and begin to learn more about how mastering relationship skills will enhance how your team performs and collaborates with you.