As the new year gets underway, you’ve probably been part of at least one conversation about New Year’s resolutions (your own or someone else’s). While mapping out a plan for change can be exciting, the prospect of actually implementing these changes may be overwhelming, even scary. If change is a challenging or stressful proposition for individuals, consider what an upcoming transition or transformation can mean for a team, department, or organization.According to the Human Capital Institute (HCI), 77 percent of HR practitioners and leaders report their...

Executive coaches are used by many executives to increase their efficiency, improve leadership skills, and address personal or organizational goals. Coaches also introduce the executive to new skills and techniques that will help them deal more efficiently with today’s rapidly changing organizational environment. Executive coaches focus their work to an individual; however as their executive skills improve, the entire organization benefits. There are five elements to being an effective coach: establishing a rapport, expanding self-awareness, setting goals, giving...