How do expats, their families, AND the assigning companies benefit from coaching?
Expat coaching is both a developmental process and an evolutionary one. As a coachee, you will be learning how to accomplish more with less effort. This is the developmental aspect of coaching. On the other hand, you will also be thinking differently and expanding yourself and your world. This process is decidedly evolutionary.
The value of coaching can be extended if part of the coaching time is used to design the perfect environment in which to live and work. Where someone lives and how he or she lives are keys to their success, not just in the business world. Who someone spends time with, and is inspired by, can make the difference between success and failure. The willingness to invest some time - and perhaps money - in improving the environment makes assigned employees feel supported on all levels.
While companies may invest considerable resources on behalf of expat employees, many overlook the unique issues and needs facing their spouses and families. Spousal stress or dissatisfaction is one of the primary reasons that many international assignments fail or lead to divorce.
Therefore, the success of an assignment often depends on the well-being of the family supporting the assigned employee.
The value of coaching can be extended if part of the coaching time is used to design the perfect environment in which to live and work. Where someone lives and how he or she lives are keys to their success, not just in the business world. Who someone spends time with, and is inspired by, can make the difference between success and failure. The willingness to invest some time - and perhaps money - in improving the environment makes assigned employees feel supported on all levels.
While companies may invest considerable resources on behalf of expat employees, many overlook the unique issues and needs facing their spouses and families. Spousal stress or dissatisfaction is one of the primary reasons that many international assignments fail or lead to divorce.
Therefore, the success of an assignment often depends on the well-being of the family supporting the assigned employee.
Outcome
According to an internal report of the Personnel Management Association, when coaching is combined with training, individuals increase their productivity by an average of 86% compared to 22% with training alone. Providing on-going support via expatriate coaching also bridges the gap between traditional expatriate and repatriation training.
PROPELLO provides specific support for all involved in the assignment, including the employee as well as the accompanying spouse and children. For the employee, expatriate coaching can provide the chance to develop their global leadership capabilities as well as support and guide their career development to leverage their expatriate experience for future assignments and responsibilities. For the accompanying spouse, expatriate coaching can provide career guidance as well as support in establishing a new routine in the host country by identifying goals and objectives during the time abroad as well as a road map of how to get there. Back your employee's assignment success - it'll be as well your benefit!
PROPELLO provides specific support for all involved in the assignment, including the employee as well as the accompanying spouse and children. For the employee, expatriate coaching can provide the chance to develop their global leadership capabilities as well as support and guide their career development to leverage their expatriate experience for future assignments and responsibilities. For the accompanying spouse, expatriate coaching can provide career guidance as well as support in establishing a new routine in the host country by identifying goals and objectives during the time abroad as well as a road map of how to get there. Back your employee's assignment success - it'll be as well your benefit!
PROPELLO also offers coaching to all HR department members, especially those involved in expat and transition management.
