Working in the not-for-profit sector is often a calling rather than just a career. People come into these roles with deep compassion, a drive to make a difference, and a willingness to walk alongside those experiencing hardship, trauma, and systemic injustice. But while the mission is meaningful, the emotional toll can be significant.
Read MoreWatch NZCMC director and trainer, Aly McNicoll in discussion with Rafael Caso. They discuss improving workplace culture and wellbeing within the construction industry, though of course the insights will apply across many workplaces.
Read MoreWe’re updating several of our training courses, and offering new virtual workshops, and facilitated team meetings, to strengthen and support teams adapting to remote working, or returning from locdown.
Read MoreIn the journey to building a coaching culture, leaders must be able to hold effective coaching conversations with staff. But do they have the time? Aly McNicoll outlines 5 key ways to get managers to coach in a busy work environment.
Read MoreOne-on-one coaching is effective, but to truly leverage learning in the workplace, peer group coaching is the way of the future, says Aly McNicoll. It’s a cost-effective way to cascade coaching throughout an entire organisation.
Originally published in Employment Today 224, December 2018
Read MoreSeveral of the systemic team coaches I supervise and work with in America, said that one of the most powerful parts of the training they had done with me was the memorable one-liners that I ‘peppered’ throughout the training. They suggested I brought these together in a collection. I hope you enjoy them and find them helpful.
Read MoreMany organisations invest in coaching training for managers then feel disappointed when enthusiasm peters out and busyness gets in the way of managers investing time in developing others.
A one-off training provides a ‘sheep dip’ approach to changing leadership behaviours so what can you do as a manager to support your people to coach others? Here are 4 keys to ensure your training investment pays off and that coaching becomes part of the ‘way we do things around here’.
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