Group coaching

Group coaching provides an opportunity for BC Public Service leaders to take a more collective and collaborative approach to their leadership development. As a result, this coaching service is often connected to larger scale organizational coaching initiatives.

On this page

• About the process
• Benefits
• Request group coaching

About the process

During these confidential, virtual sessions you'll meet with a small group of leaders and engage in peer coaching around a common topic for the purpose of:

• Identifying and setting goals
• Deepening awareness around key issues
• Taking relevant and timely action
• Establishing a process of accountability to achieve goals
• Sharing, growing and promoting continuous learning
• Building trust, meaningful relationships and a sense of community

The group coaching process is led by a skilled coach whose role is to maximize the combined energy, experience and wisdom of individuals in the group.

The coaching environment and approach supports group members to achieve their individual goals through:

• Reflection
• Collaborative learning
• Action
• Accountability

The first step is a one-on-one discussion with a coach to explore your goals and determine whether group coaching is the right service for you.

The next step is to develop meaningful relevant goals, with input from your supervisor, relating to the topic.

The group coaching engagement will consist of 6, 1.5-hour coaching sessions every 3 to 4 weeks. Members of the group will also commit to actions between coaching sessions that align with their goals.

The success of group coaching depends on the participation, engagement and commitment of participants.

Benefits

Group coaching is a powerful coaching format if:

• You want to increase your coaching and collaboration skills
• You thrive on learning in a group environment with your peers
• You know that holding yourself and others accountable is a key success factor
• You're willing to invest the time and focus needed to accomplish your goals

Request group coaching

Submit an AskMyHR (IDIR restricted) service request and follow these steps:

• Select My Team/Organization > Coaching & Performance Development > Coaching Services
• Note any special considerations or requests that would assist in processing your coaching request

If you're a B.C. government employee without an IDIR, call the BC Public Service Agency to submit your service request.