Leadership Training as a Change Agent

by Jim Guerci on May 18, 2009

Stagnation can threaten the very survival of any company. The paradox is, however, that change is more often than not met with resistance. Here’s where executive coaching comes to the rescue. Through effective leadership training, a company can ensure that change is initiated successfully and implemented smoothly.

Executive coaching helps leaders of a company to prepare every member of the team to embrace change. Moreover, critical team players are groomed to play crucial leadership roles. Creating such opportunities sharpens hidden leadership skills of employees. New standards are set. With both morale and efficiency being higher, there is greater thrust towards the achievement of the company’s objectives. This boosts an organization’s growth.

A field experiment published in the Journal of Applied Psychology (December, 1996) assessed how transformational leadership training impacted attitudes. After a group of 20 people underwent training, a change was noticed in the commitment of their subordinates towards the organization.

Work settings with strict hierarchy and rigid procedures may not encourage leadership development. The absence of enthusiasm results in a low level of participation by team members. In such a case, leadership training proves extremely useful in designing strategies that establish a changed setting. A sense of loyalty towards the organization can be promoted through greater communication among team members. The success is reflected in improved productivity and efficiency.

Besides initiating change, executive coaching can smoothen the transition phase. Your Ultimate Success, Inc. offers executive coaching programs that propel corporations in their success paths.

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