Executive team coaching in the Netherlands
A group of executives does not automatically make a top team
The Hockey World Cup or Formula 1 Championship is won by the best team. In the economy, the most successful companies are also those with the best teams. Unfortunately, experience and talent alone are not enough. The key is synergy. But how do you achieve it?
Executive Coaching Nederland provides executive team coaching in the Netherlands for boards and executive teams of Dutch and international organizations.
The influence of executive teams
The more effective the team, the better the results
An executive team is a group of leaders at the top of an organization, each bearing ultimate responsibility for the optimal functioning of (a part of) the organization. Their actions impact many, if not all, people and teams within the organization and influence its overall performance and success.
At executive.coaching.nl, we help the executive teams of both for-profit and non-profit organizations enhance their synergy, primarily by identifying and removing barriers that stand in the way.
Pitfalls that hinder the effectiveness of executive teams
- Operating from an ivory tower helps maintain a helicopter view but also creates moral detachment.
- Leadership teams often work under high pressure, leaving little time for reflection.
- Integrity is usually high on the agenda but frequently comes under pressure and cannot be taken for granted.
- The executive team often consists of strong, highly ambitious personalities who think quickly and may also judge (too) quickly.
- There is often a strong focus on content, which can lead to less attention to processes and internal relationships.
- Sometimes the temptations of power become too great, making it harder to share authority.
- A shared mission and vision is essential, but it is sometimes not clearly defined or receives too little attention.
The key to success
Synergy: do team members complement each other?
The key to the success of leadership teams lies in the level of synergy within the team. How well do team members leverage each other’s strengths? Consider asking the following questions about your own team:
- How strong is the mutual trust within the team?
- How much room for discussion is there?
- How engaged are team members with one another?
- How is personal accountability handled?
- Do you (and your team members) prioritize individual results or the team’s overall success?
The answers will likely indicate that there is still room to enhance synergy within your team.
The impact of executive team coaching
Team coaching is fundamentally different from individual coaching. The focus is on increasing synergy within the team to significantly enhance its overall effectiveness.
Due to the dynamics of complexity, responsibility, power and the necessity (or not) of being in the spotlight, leadership teams often face both major and minor issues that hinder the effectiveness of the entire team. Through coaching the group as a whole, these challenges are brought to light and addressed both individually and collectively.
Executive Coaching Nederland provides tailor-made executive team coaching, though most organizations opt for the comprehensive Leadership Synergy program.
Measurably better results in 8 to 12 months
A program designed to deliver measurable and demonstrable improvements in results. It consists of six steps. After each step we evaluate together and you decide whether to proceed.
One on one assessment
The program starts with an individual assessment using the Work of Leaders profile, which approaches leadership from a one-to-many relationship. Using the Vision, Alignment and Execution framework, the focus is on tangible steps toward the Objective Key Results.
Executive coaching
Individual coaching is a standard part of the program, typically consisting of an average of three sessions per team member.
Group Leaders & Culture meeting
During a group session, the team evaluates the current culture and associated challenges, and the current leadership strengths and challenges within the management team.
Anonymous Five Behaviors Assessment
Through an anonymous assessment, the team works on building mutual trust, healthy conflict, commitment, accountability and holding each other responsible, and focus on the agreed-upon results.
The Five Behaviors meetings
Over three separate days, insights into the team’s performance across Trust, Conflict, Commitment, Accountability and Results are shared, followed by concrete action plans.
Progress
The strength of The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team by Lencioni lies in the measurable progress across all five areas. If any area still scores ‘Low’ or ‘Medium’ at the end, an additional deep dive follows.
Strategic brainstorm session
Breaking limiting patterns in your team?
Book a two-hour strategic brainstorm session with one of our executive team coaches. Or would you first like to learn more about an executive team coaching program for your team?
per two-hour session, excluding VAT and travel costs
The invoice is only sent if you genuinely feel that the team coach has provided value.
Our executive coaches are members of or accredited by:
Getting acquainted? Start with an APK session.
Feel free to contact Monique Koopman. She is both an experienced top executive and executive coach and, together with her team, selects the top executive coach best suited to your specific situation.
Monique Koopman
Experienced top executive and executive coach
Call or text Monique: +31 6 1320 2322
Or email executive@coaching.nl
- No-obligation introduction
- A coach suited to your situation
- 100% tailor-made and discreet