Trends in Management and Leadership

Command and control is being escorted to the door 

I was reading a recent 2016 study conducted by the Human Capital Institute in partnership with the International Coaching Federation. This is the third consecutive year they have conducted this research within organizations and included almost 900 human resource professionals. They uncovered several trends in management that I am particularly excited about.

• Company's are moving away from command and control management/leadership style and towards a more inclusive, collaborative approach. This shift is due in part to the increasing Millennial work force. They tend to appreciate and value the concept of team and being connected.
• There is a shift in how performance is managed, once an annual event is now moving toward on-going and continuous feedback. I personally think that feedback is a powerful and yet underutilized tool. It can encourage and lift you up, help you to stay on track, and reach your goals much more efficiently than going it alone.

I am very excited about these trends, because I know when you blend coaching and managing together it leads to a powerfully effective leadership style that encourages people to collaborate and stay engaged. It has a positive affect on all aspects of your life.

As you've probably noticed, I love questions they are the first step to making changes, I have included a few to consider below.

• What is your current management style?
• How prepared are you for theses shifts?

Karen Wise
Leadership Coach & Resource for Business & Management Professionals