The Role of Coaching and Coaching Culture in Organization Development

Overview:

Coaching and a coaching culture play pivotal roles in fostering organization development by nurturing the potential of individuals and enhancing overall performance. In the dynamic landscape of modern workplaces, organizations are recognizing the need for continuous adaptation and learning. Coaching serves as a catalyst for personal and professional growth, aligning individual aspirations with organizational objectives.

At its core, coaching involves a collaborative partnership between a coach and an individual or team, aimed at unlocking potential, fostering self-awareness, and catalyzing positive change. In the context of organization development, coaching contributes to leadership effectiveness, talent development, and improved communication. Organization leaders equipped with coaching skills can empower their teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and adaptability.

A coaching culture extends beyond individual coaching sessions to permeate the organizational fabric. It embodies shared values, a commitment to growth, and a supportive environment. Such a culture encourages open communication, feedback, and a growth mindset. Team members feel empowered to take risks, learn from failures, and iterate on their approaches.

In organizations with a robust coaching culture, leaders serve as coaches, creating a ripple effect throughout the hierarchy. This not only enhances individual performance but also contributes to a more resilient and agile organization. A coaching culture aligns employees with the organization's vision and values, creating a sense of purpose and engagement. Coaching empowers individuals, fosters a growth mindset, and contributes to the overall resilience and adaptability of the organization in an ever-evolving business landscape. Embracing coaching as a strategic tool can position organizations for sustained success and growth.

This webinar will look at what is coaching, what type of coaching and approaches are available for organizations, what is coaching culture, how that would impact organization development process and the role of coaching and a coaching culture in organizational development is transformative.

Objectives:

• To inform and educate the audience on what coaching and coaching culture are.
• Place of coaching in the organization development process and types of coaching delivery.
• Place of coaching in organizational culture
• How OD, HRD, and WLP practitioners can use coaching.

Outline:

· General definitions of coaching, coaching culture & organizational culture

· The prevalence of coaching

· Types of coaching and coaching delivery approaches

· Use of coaching in management and leadership development

· Coaching and talent development

· Use of coaching by workforce education & HRD professionals

· Coaching Culture as a Developmental Undertaking

· Advantages and benefits of an organizational coaching culture

· Possible obstructions to a workable coaching culture

Short Bio of the Presenter:

Behnam Bakhshandeh is an accomplished personal and professional development expert, known widely as a dynamic writer, speaker, personal and business coach and trainer. Implementing his skills as a passionate, visionary leader, he produces extraordinary results in record time. Behnam’s formal education includes a PhD in the Workforce Education and Development (WFED) with a concentration on Organization Development (OD) and Human Resources Development (HRD) from the Pennsylvania State University, a master’s degree in professional studies in Organization Development and Change (OD&C) from the Pennsylvania State University, World Campus, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Phoenix.

He is also the founder and president of Primeco Education, Inc. (www.PrimecoEducation.com) a coaching and consulting company working with individuals, teams and organizations on their personal and professional development since 1993. So far, he has authored and published 10 books in the personal and professional development industry. Besides these books, he has designed and facilitated 17 coaching modules for individuals, couples, public, teams and organizations, 9 audio/video workshops, 16 Articles on personal & professional development topics, and 21 seminars and workshops.