LEADER as Coach

A Leadership Development Program For Team Managers

A Rice Business Executive Education program in Collaboration with The Doerr Institute for New Leaders.

LEADERasCoach is a leader development program designed for team managers and human resource professionals who aim to help others by using professional coaching skills. The program combines a unique blend of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) model of coaching coupled with evidence-based content from Rice University’s renowned business professors. ICF defines coaching as:

Partnering with clients (direct report or colleagues) in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.

Who Should Attend

Leaders who manage direct reports or HR professionals who work in a coaching role.
Leaders (or HR professionals) who seek to develop their direct reports or colleagues.
Leaders (or HR professionals) who are looking to impact their organization through enhanced performance management.

Learning Objectives

Explain key concepts and principles of coaching in leadership, including the role of a coach and the process and benefits of coaching.
Identify and apply various coaching techniques and effective leadership tools.
Understand the importance of individual differences and the role of assessment in coaching.
Discuss growth mindset and how adults learn.
Develop and implement coaching strategies to support individual and team growth, improve individual and team performance, and achieve organizational objectives.
Evaluate the impact of coaching using appropriate metrics and measures.
Demonstrate effective communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills as a coach and leader, including the ability to establish rapport, build trust and manage conflicts.
Demonstrate an understanding of ethical and professional standards of coaching and leadership, including confidentiality, respect for diversity, and continuous learning and development.