Coaching is no longer considered a sign of under-performance; a fact supported by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, who define coaching as “the use of one-to-one discussions to enhance an individual’s skills, knowledge and work performance… Coaching and in-house development remain the most effective talent management activities.”[1]
Also, the Chartered Management Institute research finds that “managers rate coaching as one of the top 5 most effective means of developing management skills.”[2].
The International Coaching Federation’s 2009 ‘ICF Global Coaching Client Study’ evidenced a 68% ROI from the perspective of individuals and an amazing 86% ROI from organisations purchasing coaching2.
But don’t just take our word for it, listen to what Al has to say
[1] Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, Learning and Development Survey, 2013 (p=1004). Reported in The Financial Times, Thursday October 10, 2013.
[2] Petra Wilson, Director of Strategy & External Affairs. Chartered Management Institute. Reported in The Financial Times, Thursday October 10, 2013.