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Successful coaches have two winning coaching traits. They constantly evaluate their players and communicate their strengths and weaknesses to them. Good coaches take responsibility for developing each team member; they want their players to be the best they can be. Successful coaches produce winning teams!Now ask yourself, as a center director, am I responsible for developing my staff? Is it my job to evaluate and communicate to my employees? Do I want my staff to be the best they can be? Of course you do - the role of a director is very similar to the role of a coach. Directors want good employees performing at their peak potential. Coaches expect the same from their players. Managers desire employees that are self-motivated, self-disciplined, and take initiative. Coaches also dream of a "perfect" team.
It would seem that both managers and coaches have a lot in common. Therefore, it appears reasonable to suggest that certain coaching skills and techniques are closely related to good supervisory skills and techniques. Constantly observing, objectively evaluating, and effectively communicating to employees are the foundations of every successful working relationship. Coaches understand how important these ...