Global Survey Results - Coaching Circles

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What are coaching circles?

What skills, qualities & outcomes result from participating in a coaching circle (Q1)
How valuable is the experience of participating in a coaching circle (Q2)
How effective is the structure of the coaching circle process (Q3)

ROI OF COACHING CIRCLESGlobal Survey Results

In November 2020, close to 100 current and recent participants of coaching circles in over a dozen countries were surveyed to assess the impact of their experience from the perspective of their own individual performance and development, as well as its contribution to team and organizational results. The survey was done in collaboration with Martina Lupo and supervisor Luigina Sgarro as part of her thesis work for the University of Tor Vergata in Rome. The report describes the results of the survey in the three main areas of investigation:

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81% say they are able to achieve better results in their team and organization

84% say their work with colleagues is more effective and generates a greater impact

91% valued the time spent in the coaching circle even when under other work pressures

The multitude of colorful graphs you will see provides a clear picture of the amazing role that coaching circles play in supporting the accelerated development and performance of individuals, teams and organizations. The results are also a tribute to those who have led and continue to lead coaching circles in a wide variety of organizations around the world and whose commitment, presence and skills contribute to making these such a powerful experience for all.

A Powerful Case for Coaching Circles

82% say they have improved the way they work and lead in noticeable ways

91% feel they are more able to coach others and support their development

80% say they are performing better in their role now compared to what they experienced following previous learning activities

89% of participants say that they gained something from their participation in the coaching circle that they wouldn’t have received elsewhere

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81% say they are able to achieve better results in their team and organization

84% say their work with colleagues is more effective and generates a greater impact

91% valued the time spent in the coaching circle even when under other work pressures

A Powerful Case for Coaching Circles

82% say they have improved the way they work and lead in noticeable ways

91% feel they are more able to coach others and support their development

80% say they are performing better in their role now compared to what they experienced following previous learning activities

89% of participants say that they gained something from their participation in the coaching circle that they wouldn’t have received elsewhere

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70.94%

69.78%

68.60%

In my organization/team, we have a greater ability to deal with conflict

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In my organization/team, we are better able to make commitments to support our goals

In my organization/team, we are better able to hold each other accountable for what we do and how we do it

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96.51%

97.68%

98.84%

I am better able to see new possibilities when facing a problem or challenge and help others do the same

(Agree + Strongly Agree)

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I was able to simply be who I am in the presence of my colleagues

The group was genuinely open and honoring of our diversity

How effective was the structure of the coaching circle process?

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I felt comfortable and trustful in exploring my project/challenges with the group

The coaching circle was structured in a way that supported my commitment to learn, grow and improve my performance

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As a client I enjoyed the full attention and contribution of my colleagues

I was able to simply be who I am in the presence of my colleagues

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As peers we collaborated and coached each other well

I found that helping others with their situation supported my own learning process

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I have received the support of colleagues in my group outside of the coaching circle setting

The group was genuinely open and honoring of our diversity

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Q3: How effective was the structure of the coaching circle process?

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My supervisor supported my participation in the coaching circle

I had the support I needed around me to apply what I learned and to take action

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Q3: How effective was the structure of the coaching circle process?

Guided the process wellEnsured everyone in the group felt includedWas always well preparedWas flexible with the process when neededMade it easy for us to be open and candidWas effective in giving and receiving feedbackHelped to improve our coaching skillsModeled the coaching processActively supported our learning and developmentWas accessible between sessionsHelped to address conflicts when they arose

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The facilitator coach contributed to making our group work well together and achieve its intended outcomes. The facilitator coach...

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Open question: What would have contributed to improving the coaching circle process? Top 5

Open question: If anything, what was missing to fully support my participation? Top 5

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Q3: How effective was the structure of the coaching circle process?

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Open question: Here are my final overall comments or thoughts in relation to my participation in the coaching circle. Top 5

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Q4: Overall experience of the coaching circle process?

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Number of sessions attended - Average 8.3

Participation rate: 41%

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About the respondents

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The coaching circle took place in the following organization:

Size of group - Average 7.0

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Age of participant

My current role

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Gender

Education

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Where you live

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Bigger than selfDeeper listening and empathy create more space for diversity, inquiry and dialogue

No boundaries Coaching posture leads to higher team effectiveness, fulfilment…and helps relationships flourish at home

Resilience Developing more resilience and skills help to face emergent change and complexity

Growth AND performance Personal growth and richer presence support individual and team performance

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What coaching circles enable...

I am not alone Feeling connection, trust, care and solidarity within a community we value

Context mattersLearning from the multitude of challenges faced by colleagues helps to develop a practical understanding of how the organization works

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Competing commitmentsEven with other pressures, coaching circles prevail to deliver great support and value

Taking responsabilityWorking through seemingly difficult issues and uncovering new possibilities without being told what to do

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What coaching circles enable...

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Teaching how to fishFacilitator-coaches play an invaluable role in leading coaching circles supporting the process and learning until the group feels ready to self-manage

Growth cultureWith more people integrating a coaching posture into how they work and relate to others, teams and organizations achieve better results while enabling healthier and more fulfilling places to work

Sharing the wealthParticipants consider coaching circles their best learning experience and eagerly encourage friends and colleagues to join one

Short term/Long termThe process of action, reflection & experiential learning addresses the immediacy of challenges & produces sustainable shifts in ways of doing & being

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What coaching circles enable...

Enabling difficult conversationsFurthering the development of skills and practices to address conflicts, disagreements and polarization inside, but mostly outside coaching circles

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Strengthening support networksSecuring stronger commitments to support participants outside coaching circles through coaching, mentoring and collaboration

Leveraging individual resultsHelping to extend and transfer individual learning, development and outcomes to improve team effectiveness and organizational performance

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What could be improved...

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EXPAND and diversify your coaching or OD practice to an environment where you are able to work with small groups in a truly developmental way.

GUIDE people in developing a coaching posture and in synchronizing their coaching to support peers in breaking through difficult issues and moving important projects forward.

INSPIRE people to grow, to design new and exciting possibilities for collaboration and to lead and perform at new levels of excellence.

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Global Survey Results - Coaching Circles

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