Working on the facts. Internal influence

In the context of leadership coaching, working on the facts involves a focus on gathering and analyzing objective information to make informed, growth-oriented decisions. By combining these two aspects, leaders can generate significant impact on their own growth and that of their teams.

This fact-finding and reality-seeking align with the leadership coaching approach, which is based on understanding the current reality before implementing improvements and changes. To do this, it is essential to discover what is happening within the organization and also in the coachee's environment. This discovery process resembles the exploration of two distinct data sets. One of these sets is KPIs, key performance indicators, which reflect critical performance measures.

These KPIs provide a snapshot of efficiency and productivity in terms of trends and stability. However, the other set of data, observational data, focuses on the behavior and performance of the team. This observational data comes from direct contact with the action, which allows for a deeper understanding of team and coachee behavior.

Behavioral observation in team meetings and day-to-day interactions with team members allows leaders to understand how they follow the agenda, solve problems and communicate with each other. By working together with the coachee, problems can be identified and solutions found through direct observation in the work environment.

Leadership coaching becomes a bridge between these two aspects, as leaders not only gather objective information, but also influence change and growth from within the organization. By applying these principles, leaders can have a transformational impact on culture, performance and development within the organization.

It is necessary to work on the facts, so the key aspects then are:

• Objective data: leaders must base their decisions and actions on objective and verifiable data. This avoids impulsive decisions and encourages a logical and well-founded approach.

• Critical analysis: working on the facts involves critically analyzing available information, identifying patterns and trends, and making decisions based on a thorough understanding.

• Avoiding assumptions: Leaders should avoid making assumptions without solid foundations. Working on the facts promotes making decisions based on reality rather than conjecture.

• Problem solving: When facing challenges, leaders should approach them from an objective perspective. This allows them to find effective solutions rather than reacting emotionally.