Developing Others
DEFINITION
Providing regular feedback and coaching to foster the development of direct reports
WHAT IS IT?
Developing others involves recognizing their potential and dedicating time and effort to help them achieve it.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
The future success of an organization relies on cultivating its future leaders. Managers play a crucial role in preparing the next generation of leaders, which benefits both the organization and the individuals involved. This process allows managers to share their knowledge and experience while also experiencing the satisfaction of mentoring and contributing to others' growth.
Books to Read
Helping People Change: Coaching with Compassion for Lifelong Learning and Growth
Helping others is central to any job as a manager, leader, doctor, teacher, or coach. In this book, the authors explain the way to help someone learn and change, not focused primarily on fixing problems, but instead must connect to that person’s positive vision of themselves or an inspiring dream or goal they’ve long held.
The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever
The author unpacks seven essential coaching questions to demonstrate how–by saying less and asking more–you can develop coaching methods that produce great results.
The Leader’s Greatest Return: Attracting, Developing and Multiplying Leaders
John C. Maxwell shares important lessons he’s learned about the leadership development process and how focusing on developing better leaders will help your organization thrive.
Guide to Giving Effective Feedback
Praying for a reorg to relieve you of that slacker isn’t the answer- frequent feedback is. This guide will give you the tools and confidence you need to master giving effective feedback.
