Coaching at Work: A key skill every manager needs
2025-Jul-02 09:00
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According to studies, management styles that value employee participation and give importance to their voices lead to better workplace performance. One proven approach that supports this is coaching. Coaching focuses on guiding, empowering, and supporting employees so they can grow and succeed in their roles. Let's take a closer look at why coaching is such a valuable skill for managers today.
1. Every Employee Wants to Succeed at Work
Managers need to understand that most employees genuinely want to do well in their jobs, and for good reason. First, their work is their main source of livelihood. Who would want to lose that? Second, doing well gives them a sense of self-fulfillment. Third, people naturally seek approval and recognition from those around them.
2. Employees Are Capable of Contributing Ideas on How to Do Their Work
Some managers tend to micromanage, acting as though they must do everything themselves because they lack trust in their employees. They want every detail to come from them and expect their instructions to be followed exactly. However, employees are capable of handling their responsibilities. That is why they were hired. Coaching encourages managers to trust their team and recognize employees' ideas on how to perform their tasks more effectively.
3. Employees Are More Motivated When They Are Involved in Setting Their Performance Targets
In coaching, employees participate in setting their own performance targets, which are agreed upon with their manager. Because they are involved in creating these goals, they feel a stronger sense of ownership and are more likely to commit to achieving them.
4. Employees Become More Open to Learning When They Understand Its Value to Their Work
When employees know their leaders are working with them to improve performance and help them reach their goals, they become more engaged in the learning process. When they understand the value of learning, they are more open to growth and improvement.
Coaching is a leadership approach that builds trust, encourages development, and values employee input. When managers coach effectively, they create a supportive environment where employees are motivated to learn, take ownership of their work, and perform at their best.
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Sources:
The Leader as Coach by Herminia Ibarra and Anne Scoular (Harvard Business Review), Workplace Coaching: A Meta‑Analysis and Recommendations (PMC Publications), and Trabaho Tips radio program with Glady Mabini.