Individual assessment and mentoring of rising stars
Client:
Service organization’s executive director, a rising starÂ
Mission:
A newly hired executive director from outside the organization had minimal leadership experience but was identified by the organization as a rising star. Coaching was designed to provide an opportunity for on-the-job leadership development, support and mentoring without interfering with the work of a new leader in a very busy organization.
Strategies:
- Assessment tools were initiated to help the executive better understand herself and her team members.
- Team development, time management, and communication strategies were addressed.
- Reporting the results of behavior changes helped with accountability.
- The executive was coached on using return-on-investment calculations and strategies for presenting ROI data to move desired programming initiatives.
Results:
- The executive received one of the highest rankings in the entire organization when evaluated for leadership effectiveness by co-workers and staff members.
- Achieved successful integration of the functions of both professional and non-professional members of his team.
- Team members grew measurably in their leadership abilities.
- The department secured authority to move forward on growth plans and capital equipment purchases.
- The executive reported a better balance in his life between work and home.
