Intercultural Communication Institute

SIIC 2009 Description

7 | Foundations of Intercultural Coaching

Current patterns in organization development suggest a growing demand for coaching across cultures. We will consider intercultural applications for one-on-one coaching engagements. Participants will be introduced to the foundations of successful coaching programs for developing intercultural leadership skills with employees or clients.

Designed for
Intercultural trainers, managers, and other professionals who want to add competence in coaching to the methods they have available for assisting clients with intercultural issues. No previous coaching experience is expected.

Objectives
Participants will have the opportunity to:

Apply the intercultural communication perspective to coaching competencies
Explore what works and doesn’t work with coaching engagements
Explore issues involving coaching in professional settings
Recognize how coaching can contribute to their leadership initiatives
Identify competencies that are involved in a coaching relationship
Appreciate various levels of client capacity with intercultural coaching
Reflect on their own strengths and challenges with coaching
Develop strategies for incorporating coaching into their work

Learning Activities
This workshop will combine lecture with many opportunities for discussion and participant contribution, including:

Examining and discussing possible solutions for case studies
Sharing and learning from success stories and “less successful” coaching stories
Participating in coaching conversations and receiving constructive feedback
Designing coaching plans to implement with clients
Considering personal next steps to be successful with coaching

Faculty: T. Glen Sebera

Glen Sebera joined The Renaissance Consulting Group in 1997 after living and working in Japan for three years. He started working with his clients one-on-one and discovered that different questions, concerns, and receptivity were present in this kind of setting. Glen has worked with corporate clients from over 40 countries in Asia, Europe, and North America. He has coached at every level within organizations, from executive level to individual contributor, across multiple functions. In addition to advising other coaches on intercultural issues, Glen has led manager-as-coach training programs for his clients.