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Management Skills Coaching

Help Friends of the Rail Park develop and refine their people management skills.
Friends of the Rail Park
Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Posted March 4th

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Management Skills Coaching

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What we need
  • Initial assessment of areas of strength, targets for improvement and specific areas of focus desired for the coaching sessions
  • Up to 6 coaching sessions exploring areas such as motivation, empowerment, collaboration, communication, giving / receiving feedback & conflict management
  • Wrap-up session with actionable steps and advice moving forward as a manager
Additional details

I am one year into my tenure as executive director of a small organization that is slated to grow substantially in the months/years ahead, utilizing a small staff but a very active and engaged board of directors/committee members and community partners. Please help me make the most of this opportunity!

What we have in place
  • We currently have a lot of enthusiasm and drive, which should make it easy for you to get started. We also have time for phone calls/zoom meet ups etc., and the ability to provide any other information you need.
How this will help
This project will save us $2,978 , allowing us to add a bench to our beloved park space or fund a pop up art installation.

I am a first-time executive director managing an organization that is basically in start-up mode. I am passionate about this work and our organization, and want to make sure I am being the best leader I can be to set my team up for success!

Project plan

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Prep: Initial Assessment
  • Professional and Volunteer Manager discuss perceived areas of strength, areas of improvement, and asses direct report or team motivation and morale
  • Professional and Volunteer Manager decide on specific areas to focus on and goals for each coaching session
  • Volunteer Manager and Professional discuss if feedback from direct reports, peers or managers should be part of the process
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Milestone 1: Coaching Sessions
  • In-depth coaching sessions on topics like motivation, empowerment, collaboration, communication, giving / receiving feedback & conflict management
  • Ensure each session is followed by a trial period to apply the skills and report back at subsequent sessions on the outcomes, learnings and follow-up questions
  • [Suggested Session] Motivating and empowering direct reports to achieve the most productivity, creativity and job satisfaction
  • [Suggested Session] Effective communication and strategies how to give and receive feedback to ensure a constructive relationship between managers and direct reports
  • [Suggested Session] Strategies to ensure successful collaboration between managers and direct reports like establishing areas of ownership and effective delegation
  • [Suggested Session] Conflict management tactics for dealing with interpersonal conflict within teams or across teams
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Milestone 2: Wrap-up & Learnings
  • Volunteer Manager and Professional evaluate lessons learned and progress made throughout coaching sessions
  • Volunteer Manager and Professional discuss action steps and areas of focus going forward
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Rebecca C
Rebecca C.

Executive Director

Our mission

MISSION:
Our mission is to build bold, transformative, and inclusive public space that connects Philadelphia's residents and visitors to the city and each other.

VISION:
Through cross sector partnership and community collaboration, the Rail Park will transform a historic railway into three miles of linear park and pathway, enriching the health, culture, and ecology of the city, and creating inclusive economic opportunity for Philadelphians.

Testimonials

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As new ED, Robert helped me focus my (very spread thin) time and attention with practical tips and targeted practices, as well as recommendations for ways to further develop and refine my leadership style in the midst of a pandemic and growing a staff. And he made me laugh along the way. Thank you Robert!
Rebecca C.
Rebecca C.

Executive Director

Management Skills Coaching Project

It was a pleasure to work with the leadership of Friends of the Rail Park. This organization is doing transformative work for communities in Philadelphia and I was glad to learn about and contribute to their mission.
Robert G.
Robert G.

Nonprofit Leader and Executive Coach

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