We recently had the opportunity to catch up with Diane Laschet, an experienced international business leader and certified coach. Diane shared with us the nine key steps to ensure your Coaching initiative drives meaningful change and delivers a lasting impact. Whether you’re launching a new office or seeking to enhance leadership effectiveness, these strategies will set you on the path to success.
Enhancing the effectiveness of an international office requires a strategic and intentional approach. A Coaching initiative can prove to be crucial, but for it to be successful and generate a meaningful impact, careful planning is essential at every stage. The following steps offer a structured guide to optimize Coaching programs at international locations, ensuring alignment with company goals and a positive return on investment.
Identify key sponsors
Engage essential leaders and stakeholders, such as the CEO, senior leaders, and HR, to support the Coaching initiative. These sponsors will ensure the program aligns with company goals, fostering commitment and continuity over time. Active leadership support validates the importance of the initiative and motivates participants.
Allocate a dedicated Coaching budget
Designate a specific portion of the training and development budget for Coaching. A well-defined budget covers Coach fees, materials, and any supplementary training sessions, ensuring the program has the resources needed to achieve tangible results.
Define the participants’ role challenges clearly
Clearly identify the challenges and needs of the Coaching participants, aligning on Coaching goals that address the organization’s specific needs. For example, you might set goals around improving leadership or enhancing team collaboration. Defining these areas precisely facilitates measuring progress and outcomes.
Select qualified, culturally-aligned Coaches
Choosing qualified Coaches who are culturally attuned to the organization is crucial. Assess the Coaches’ experience in the required areas and ensure they are compatible with the company’s values and practices, especially in an international context.
Customize the Coaching program
Collaborate with Coaches to tailor the program to the organization and participants. Establish the session length, frequency, and focus based on identified needs. This customization increases the relevance and impact of the Coaching.
Prepare participants for the journey
Inform leaders and managers about the Coaching program’s objectives, structure, and the importance of their active participation. Proper preparation helps participants understand the value of Coaching and engage fully, maximizing the program’s impact.
Monitor progress and gather feedback
Implement tools to track progress, such as periodic assessments or feedback sessions, to evaluate program effectiveness. This approach allows for real-time adjustments, ensuring the Coaching meets expectations and provides concrete benefits.
Evaluate results and impact
At the end of the Coaching program, assess its impact on established goals and collect both qualitative and quantitative data to measure the changes achieved. This step enables you to analyze the program’s return on investment and identify areas for improvement in future initiatives.
Plan post-Coaching support
Develop support plans for participants after the program concludes. Regular check-ins, reinforcement sessions, or continuous learning opportunities can help sustain and strengthen the results, ensuring the positive impact of Coaching endures.
Following these steps helps maximize the effectiveness of Coaching interventions, ensuring they align with strategic goals and create a positive, lasting impact on the organization. With a structured approach, international offices can become hubs of growth and innovation, significantly contributing to the company’s global success.
Diane Laschet’s Bio:
Diane Laschet is a US and Italian citizen based in Alexandria, Virginia, USA. She has lived in Italy most of her life and considers herself a “citizen of the world.”
Diane is a Business Coach c/o Performant at SCOA, with a passion for transformative Life Coaching with clients in multiple countries. An entrepreneur at heart, Diane has 30 years of experience in multinational corporations accumulated both in Italy and the United States.
Rising through the ranks at every company she worked for, she culminated her career as CEO of a Payment Institution based in Italy (16 years) before being promoted to Head of Americas and CEO of the US branch (3 years). In 2020, she closed her corporate chapter to finally dedicate herself to her true passion: Life and Business Coaching.
Diane has experience in the payments, fintech, travel, and travel technology sectors and has served on the boards of NGOs in Italy, India, the USA, and Uganda.
Throughout her professional career, Diane has exercised her CEO role as a Servant and Coaching Leader with a keen eye on the performance and growth of the people in her teams, alongside achieving results and adopting practices to increase happiness and well-being in the workplace.
Her professional training as a Business Coach includes certifications as a Senior Practitioner in Business Coaching and Flowknow by SCOA, HSA Happiness Studies Academy by Dr. Tal Ben Shahar, Authentic Leadership by Authentiek Leiderschap BV, Positive Intelligence by Dr. Shirzad Chamine, and courses on Steven Covey’s 7 Habits and First Things First.
Contact Diane here:
diane.laschet@performant.it
https://performant.it