ELE Group, LLC

<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Session Focus: Reinventing Learning—Empowering Through Innovative Coaching</strong></p>

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<p data-start="219" data-end="500"><strong data-start="219" data-end="236">Introduction:</strong> Previously, coaching was reserved for senior leadership and reliant on costly external resources. Our discussion will explore how technology, group coaching sessions, and coach-the-coach programs can expand coaching initiatives to include a broader employee base.</p>
<p data-start="502" data-end="981"><strong data-start="502" data-end="515">Overview:</strong> This roundtable discussion examines the transformative shift from structured, formal training programs to a more fluid, innovative coaching-based approach. As organizations adapt to rapid market changes and ongoing innovation, the demand for continuous, on-demand learning intensifies. This session will delve into how innovative coaching can catalyze empowered learning, aiding employees in developing the skills necessary for both immediate and future challenges.</p>
<p data-start="983" data-end="1283"><strong data-start="983" data-end="998">Discussion:</strong> Participants will engage in dialogue about the practical implementation of innovative coaching strategies within their organizations. We will examine successful use cases where innovative coaching has led to remarkable improvements in employee performance and organizational outcomes.</p>

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<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap">This session will offer HR Talent leaders actionable insights from industry leaders on transforming rigid structures into adaptive networks that empower employees across all levels.</p>
ELE produces this Learning Circle: <strong>Reskilling Talent Development.</strong>

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The Shift from Formal to Empowered: Innovative Coaching as the New Learning Paradigm

single-event

Your Teams

Learning Circles

dirk.tussing

jane.shlaes

talent development

Complimentary

online event

complimentary event

employee engagement

Coaching Conversations

betty.hart

Future of Work

Engagement &amp; Culture

continuous learning

reskilling

coaching strategy

kelly.wojda

matt.sernaker

amy.leschkekahle

HR leadership

AI in Coaching

HR strategies

organizational learning

team communication

knowledge sharing

innovation culture

teaming techniques

Coaching Culture

nicole.defalco

AI Coaching

2Q2025

RunYourself

Bright Software, Inc.

<em>Did you know that employees who have a coaching manager are </em><strong><em>eight times more likely to be highly engaged</em></strong><em> compared to their peers with managers who don’t take a coaching approach? (Source: </em><a href="https://www.forrester.com/blogs/can-your-managers-also-be-good-coaches/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Forrester</em></a><em>)</em>

The human element remains the most pivotal yet challenging aspect in the dynamic landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A). As HR Talent Development Leaders, our role transcends traditional boundaries, placing us at the heart of shaping the post-M&amp;A integration experience.

This interactive discussion will provide a platform for sharing insights, experiences, and innovative practices across industries. Together, we will dissect the symbiotic relationship between a sense of belonging, employee engagement, and the successful actualization of M&amp;A value through peer coaching.

<strong>Areas to Explore:</strong>
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 	<li>The Impact of Belonging: Delve into how a sense of belonging influences employee retention and integration efficacy after M&amp;A and the role HR leaders play in this dynamic.</li>
 	<li>Peer Coaching Frameworks: Examine diverse peer coaching models effective in M&amp;A contexts, focusing on strategies that promote connection, understanding, and a cohesive company culture.</li>
 	<li>Implementation and Challenges: Collaboratively identify practical steps for instituting peer coaching initiatives, address common hurdles, and strategize on metrics to gauge their impact on engagement and retention.</li>
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This roundtable is more than a discussion; it's an opportunity to co-create a repository of best practices that can guide HR Talent Development Leaders in leveraging peer coaching to enhance M&amp;A outcomes. Join us in this journey of discovery and innovation, where your experiences and ideas will help shape the future of HR practices in M&amp;A scenarios.

Recommended Reading: <a href="https://www.slalom.com/de/en/insights/10-practices-for-acquired-employee-onboarding-in-m-a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">10 Practices for Acquired Employee Onboarding in M&amp;A</a>

Empowering M&A Success Through Peer Coaching | Building Belonging to Drive Retention and Value Realization

engagement &amp; culture

coaching

chris.olson

leadership development

helping managers

wendy.greeson

manager development

peer coaching

organizational challenges

manager effectiveness

retention strategies

mica.vaipan

wise2024

Zurich North America

BetterUp

In this dynamic session, we will guide you through the process of creating a scalable peer coaching program to tackle your organization's most pressing challenges. We will demonstrate how to harness internal talent effectively to provide valuable support, ultimately contributing to a sustainable and engaged workforce. With a focus on improving manager effectiveness, increasing employee engagement, and enhancing career satisfaction and retention, this session will delve into the strategic implementation of structured peer coaching as a powerful solution.

Throughout this session, we will explore key elements such as:
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 	<li>Identifying Critical Business and People Priorities: learn how to identify and prioritize the specific business and people-related challenges that can benefit from a coaching approach. We'll explore how to align coaching with your organization's strategic goals.</li>
 	<li>Structuring Coach Recruitment and Development: discover strategies for recruiting and developing internal coaches. We'll discuss the competencies and qualities required for effective coaching, as well as methods to identify potential coaches within your organization.</li>
 	<li>Defining Coaching Engagement Outcomes and Success Measures: establish clear goals and success metrics for your coaching program. We will guide you in defining the outcomes you want to achieve, and how to measure the impact of coaching on manager effectiveness, employee engagement, and overall retention.</li>
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Join us in this session to gain actionable insights into building a scalable peer coaching solution that not only addresses your organization's biggest needs but also drives meaningful change and growth within your workforce.

Building a Scalable Peer Coaching Solution to Address the Organization’s Biggest Needs: Research followed by Roundtable Discussion

Strategy

Leadership

melissa.versino

CHIE2023

sarah.lewis

scalable solutions

<strong>Session Focus: Scaling Coaching for Employee Development in Your Organization</strong>
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<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">Title: Scaling Coaching for Exponential Employee Growth and Business Impact</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">The "Art and Science of Next-Gen Coaching That Scales" session provided a fascinating look at the future of employee development through coaching. No longer just for executives, coaching is evolving to become a scalable, data-driven solution to upskill employees and drive tangible business outcomes across an organization.</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"><strong>Here are three key takeaways from the session:</strong></p>

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 	<li class="whitespace-normal break-words"><em>Next-Gen Coaching utilizes data, AI and technology integrations to identify the right employee populations to target with coaching in order to maximize impact on specific goals like innovation, retention, performance, etc.</em></li>
 	<li class="whitespace-normal break-words"><em>It goes beyond traditional 1:1 coaching by incorporating diverse modalities like group coaching, AI-guided learning paths, and innovations like ChatGPT to provide personalized development at scale.</em></li>
 	<li class="whitespace-normal break-words"><em>A core focus is the ability to directly measure and quantify the business impacts of coaching investments, as highlighted by this quote: "If organizations have started flipping the application of coaching on its head, it's come with a very intense drive to be able to measure what none of us could have done effectively before - the direct translation of investments to business impact."</em></li>
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<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">The examples of Chevron using Next-Gen coaching to build an innovation culture and Truloe tying it directly to retention and performance metrics were powerful illustrations of this new approach. By integrating with existing HR technologies, applying AI to identify critical populations, and diversifying solutions, coaching is transforming from a niche executive benefit to a scalable catalyst for developing talent aligned to business strategy.</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">If you're exploring coaching, reskilling, or employee development initiatives, the Next-Gen Coaching framework provides a vision for exponentially maximizing the impacts across your workforce. The future of coaching is data-driven, tech-enabled, and focused squarely on driving measurable outcomes.</p>

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The Art and Science of Next-Gen Coaching that Scales

allyson.carter

performance improvement

azizeh.constantinescu

edward.desrosiers

shane.bill

jesse.james

effective leadership

learning &amp; development

leading remote workers

trust

hybrid environment

hybrid workforce

DEIB

inclusive leadership

bryan.burkhalter

jennifer.rainey

kyla.holcombe

<strong>Session Focus: Scaling Coaching for Employee Development in Your Organization</strong>

In this session, we will explore the art and science of next-gen coaching that scales to support the growth and development of employees while driving business results. Join us to learn best practices, innovative strategies, and emerging trends in coaching for the future.

As organizations continue to face rapid changes in today’s business environment, one of the key challenges they encounter is to provide their employees with the right coaching and development opportunities. While many companies have established coaching programs, they often lack a strategic approach that aligns with the business goals and supports employees’ growth.

In this session, we will explore case studies and research insights for implementing a
strategic coaching approach that can help organizations thinking differently about their coaching efforts to drive business results.

We will focus on moving from a traditional programmatic coaching approach to a scaled, strategic coaching approach that aligns with the business goals today and in the future.

We will cover the utility of scaled coaching to imperatives such as building effective managers to drive performance, building a resilient and future-ready workforce to navigate change + transformation, and fosters a culture with well-being and belonging as core tenets.

Tactically, we’ll discuss best practices to align coaching with business goals, setting up measurable coaching goals, creating a coaching program that is flexible and adaptable, and strategically integrating internal + external coaching resources.
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We will also discuss the role of technology in scaling coaching efforts, including the use of AI-powered coaching platforms and other digital tools that can help organizations provide personalized coaching experiences to employees at scale.

You will get fresh ideas for how to scale coaching solutions, including questions such as:
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 	<li>What are some of the key challenges organizations face in scaling coaching efforts, and how can they overcome them?</li>
 	<li>What are the benefits and utility of a strategic coaching approach, and how can it support the growth and development of employees while also driving business results?</li>
 	<li>How can organizations create a coaching culture that supports continuous learning and development?</li>
 	<li>What role do managers and leaders play in coaching, and how can they be trained to provide effective coaching to their team members?</li>
 	<li>How can technology be used to support coaching efforts?</li>
 	<li>How can coaching be tailored to meet the unique needs of different employees and organizations, such as those in remote or diverse work environments?</li>
 	<li>What are some of the key metrics and indicators of success for coaching programs, and how can organizations measure the ROI of their coaching efforts?</li>
 	<li>What are some of the common pitfalls to avoid when scaling coaching efforts, and how can organizations ensure their coaching programs are effective and sustainable over time?</li>
 	<li>How can coaching be integrated into broader talent management strategies, such as performance management and succession planning?</li>
 	<li>What are some of the emerging trends in coaching, and how can organizations stay up-to-date with the latest best practices and innovations in the field?</li>
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By the end of this session, you will have a clear understanding of what a strategic coaching approach looks like, and how your organization can implement it to drive business results and support employee growth and development. You will also learn how to measure the effectiveness of your coaching program, so you can continuously improve it and scale it to meet the needs of your organization.

ELE produces this Learning Circle: <strong>Retooling Talent Development for the New</strong> <strong>Normal</strong>.

<strong>ELE's <a title="ELE's Idea Exchange" href="https://www.learningexecutive.com/idea-exchange/">Idea Exchange</a>:</strong> Collaborate online with your peers.

dan.stanton

Alter Domus

<strong>Session Focus: For Capability Building, Don’t market coaching, market the impact</strong>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">This session explored the critical role of coaching in supporting new managers and building organizational capabilities. The discussion centered on the challenges faced by fast-growing companies in developing leadership skills and the potential solutions offered by scalable coaching platforms like BetterUp.</p>

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<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">A key insight from the session was captured in this quote: "My leaders, my executive team at the company, they don't really come to me and say we want a coaching solution. What they come to me and say is we've got new managers who don't know what they're doing, they've never had any training, and there's not a program available right now. What can we do to support these managers and limit our risk and exposure?"</p>
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<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">This statement underscores the real-world challenges that many organizations face and the need for practical, impactful solutions.</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p>

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 	<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Coaching is a valuable tool for supporting new managers and addressing gaps in leadership development, especially in fast-growing organizations.</li>
 	<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Various approaches to coaching (one-on-one, group, team) can be tailored to an organization's needs and budget. The key is to start somewhere and demonstrate impact.</li>
 	<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">To gain support for coaching initiatives, tying coaching outcomes to business results and demonstrating return on investment is crucial. This approach can help secure funding and expand coaching programs within the organization.</li>
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<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words">The session provided valuable insights into implementing effective coaching strategies, emphasizing the importance of data-driven approaches and measurable outcomes. Attendees learned about the potential of scalable coaching solutions to bridge the gap between promotion and formal training for new managers, ultimately contributing to improved retention, productivity, and overall employee experience.</p>

The Shift from Formal to Empowered: Innovative Coaching as the New Learning Paradigm

The Art and Science of Next-Gen Coaching that Scales

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