Retaining key leadership talent

Situation

Successful, highly regarded leaders in the mid stage of their careers (typically in their '40's) were frequently de-railing - this took many forms - not wanting the next role on offer, failing unexpectedly to be successful in applying for the next role on offer, struggling with a specific behaviour which was holding them back.

The cost to the organisation was potentially significant, in demoralised leaders, key talent leaving the business and highly regarded talent finding they could not progress as fast as the business had expected.

Solution

We have coached a number of such individuals, one on one, focusing on the specific business need, but also taking full account of that person and their individual aspirations and goals.

The coaching has typically been conducted over a 3-6 month period.

We have also spent time following up each assignment with an independent coach, who has explored the value that the individual believes was delivered by the coaching, both to them and to the business.

Result

Results include overcoming unwanted behaviours that were limiting individual performance at senior levels, developing clarity around career choices enabling the individual to once again commit to and be effective in their role, and success in applying for a more senior role internally.

For the business, this is allowing them to retain and continue to develop vital key talent. They are also now building up a set of data on the effectiveness of one to one coaching at these levels in their organisation.

'Thanks to Sheena's help, I have now secured a promotion into a very exciting job. In my opinion, she has demonstrated herself to be an excellent coach'.