Team coaching : value creation through teaming in business

Abstract

Worldwide, as complex, globalised, and evolving business environments have become the norm, there is an increased need for organisations and management teams to work together effectively. One way to achieve this is through team coaching – the practice of “helping the team improve performance, and the processes by which performance is achieved, through reflection and dialogue” (Clutterbuck, 2007, p. 77). Since team coaching is often referred to as an organisational practice but is a relatively new field, there is a need for a consolidated document that highlights the concept, process, and potential benefits of how team coaching can support teamwork within organisations. Therefore, the goal of this paper is to provide organisational leaders and learning and development practitioners with an indication of: • Why team coaching is important; • How the practice of team coaching can be used; and • What to consider when designing a team coaching approach.