Too often, when companies utilize executive coaches there is confusion regarding the level of success of the process.  Does the coaching process produce results?  Does the investment have a pay off for the company?

Partners International understands that there are two customers in each coaching assignment:  the company and the individual being coached.  Our Contextual Coaching process insures that both customers will be satisfied by the service and both customers will be able to identify results from the work.

Contextual Coaching focuses on helping employees with the strategic leadership and interpersonal skills crucial for organizational advancement. But, it does this in light of the current business strategy of the organization, its cultural markers and communication style, the talent systems used to manage performance, the dynamics of multiple teams that surround the leader and in terms of how the organization defines leadership competence.  In this wholistic fashion, our coaches guide your leaders to break the status quo, and think in new and different ways that will move them and your organization forward.

Contextual Coaching is a focused coaching process that incorporates the organizational context of the employee, enabling that individual to develop and accelerate his or her potential as a leader.

• The Coaching Process is structured in cooperation with key stakeholders who communicate the goals of the organization for the individual leader.
• The Coach addresses key leadership gaps in order to optimize the leader’s capability now and in the future.
• The Elements of Contextual Coaching include a broad understanding of the organization – its strategy, structure, culture, communication styles, talent systems, and learning & development solutions.  Our coaching process always includes a deep understanding of how the organization defines leadership through competency models and career paths.
• The Goals include work related to the dynamics of the leader’s team, the development needs of the leader in alignment to key organizational values and behaviors, and the competence of the leader as he or she builds a career path
• Our Coaching Technology Platform helps to manage each step of the process.

Our methodology demonstrates that we are the thought leader when it comes to effective Executive Coaching that is organizationally focused. 

For more information, read our White Paper on Contextual Coaching. 

You can also learn a great deal about Contextual Coaching in our 2009 AMACOM published book, The Coaching Connection.


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Contact us today to learn how Contexual Coaching can positively impact your business results.