The Future of Coaching in a VUCA world

The Future of Coaching in a VUCA world Sue Noble, SEE Associate

Snapshot of where you are v Where is your Council in terms of coaching? v Who is using coaching formally and informally on a regular basis? v Where are the gaps? v Where is the interest? v What are the barriers?

A VUCA World v. Volatility – Dynamics of Change v. Uncertainty – Lack of Predictability v. Complexity – Confounding of issues v. Ambiguity – Potential for mixed messages

How Can Coaching Help? v Gives leaders and managers the protected time to talk through issues v Raise concerns in a private space v Off load and talk with an impartial professional v Be listened to, not told what to do v Learn how to coach others

Imagine if… You could embed a Culture of coaching within your organisation?

You are Coach You are a Mentor You are a 1: 2: 1 Trainer… Your brief is to help someone make a paper aeroplane using one of these roles

Coaching Exercise v. You need to buy a present for someone you know but have no idea what to buy them v. You ask your coach buddy to help you to make a decision

Coaching has benefits at all these levels Wider Organisation Leaders and Senior Managers First Line Managers & Teams

What is possible? • Coaching Skills for Managers and Leaders Wider Organisation • Group Coaching for Teams Leaders and Senior Managers • Informal Coaching Conversations • Formal Structured and Contracted Coaching • External Exec Coaching • Peer Group Coaching • Qualified Pool of Coaches First Line Managers & Teams

What are the benefits? • Improved Mental Health through offloading and talking Wider Organisation • Commitment to Actions Leaders and Senior Managers • Honest and Open Communication • Feeling Trusted and Respected • Ownership and Motivation • Happier Workforce • Happiness Leads to Success First Line Managers & Teams

What next?