Given a choice between working one-on-one with an executive coach or working with a group of peers in a facilitated coaching process, most executives would choose the former. Surely, the thinking goes, it’s better to have an experienced coach’s focused attention instead of relying on dialogue with your peers to support your development. The coach will get to know you well, understand your development needs, and focus exclusively on you. How could working with a group possibly be better?
The Surprising Power of Peer Coaching
Here’s why it works — and how to do it right.
April 14, 2021
Summary.
The benefits of small-group coaching come from powerful learning interactions among leaders who aren’t on the same team but are roughly equal in experience and position, and the process can generate leadership development impacts that exceed what’s possible in one-on-one coaching. The authors offer guidelines that will help you learn more about yourself and the organization you lead. By asking for support from others and creating a safe place for exploration, you’ll build foundational skills for all future personal and organizational growth.
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