Ian Mathieson

BENEFITS OF BUSINESS COACHING.

An International Coach Federation Survey of 4,000 companies in 2003 found the reported benefits of coaching in organisations.
  • improved individual performance
  • development of people for the next level
  • improved staff retention
  • improved profit, client service and competiveness
  • management/staff relationship improvement

For individuals the benefits also included:

  • increased self-awareness 67.6%
  • better goal setting 62.4%
  • more balance-life 60.5%
  • lower stress levels 57.2%
  • enhanced self-discovery 52.9%
  • increased confidence 52.4%
  • improved quality of life 43.4%

Team benefits include:

  • better communication
  • less conflict
  • greater cooperation
  • reduced staff turnover
  • increased self-awareness
  • overall improved performance
  • shared vision and commitment

Source: Greene, J & Grant, AM. Solution-Focused Coaching — Managing People in a Complex World, Edinburgh Gate, Pearson Education Ltd, 2003

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