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Executives want to be coached around
a complex combination of skills and human capacities that are required
of their role(s) in the organization, such as:
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Business acumen and financial management
· Leadership and organizational skills
· Social and communication skills
· Analytic and innovative thinking capacities
· Ability to inspire trust and commitment to action
· Rewards and acknowledgement
· "Presence" that allows them to work
in a very large arena or overlapping arenas |
Distinguishing Characteristics
of the Executive Consultant
In order to be an effective resource for the executive's development,
Executive Consultant must possess a unique combination of maturity,
professional skills and human qualities, such as:
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A firm grounding in business knowledge and competencies
· Thorough understanding
of the world of the executive leader
· A broad understanding
of leadership and leadership development
· Knowledge of systems
dynamics (organization and community)
· Knowledge of the
framework of adult development
· High standards of
personal and professional ethics
· Highly developed
communication allowing them to operate in the executive's environment
· Advanced coaching
skills and capabilities
· Stature and reputation
that gains respect
· A commitment to lifelong
learning similar to the Leader him/herself |
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Worthmore,
Inc., 969 Desoto Lane Suite 201, Foster City, CA 94404
Telephone:
650-341-4480 Fax: 650-341-4417 |
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