Having completed the Leadership Effectiveness Assessment process, the executive and his/her coach know exactly which strengths and needs to focus on in preparing the executive for future assignments. The coaching process builds directly upon the Action Plans developed through Leadership Assessment.

A key failure of executive coaching is the lack of prior development of specific verifiable, observable behaviors and outcomes for development. Our consultants' comprehensive knowledge of individual growth and organizational dynamics turn the ambiguous into specific, actionable goals.

Once there is general agreement on objectives for the coaching, a specific process is developed.

Targeted Leadership Development coaching includes:

• Preparation by the coach for each coaching session
• Executive development coaching sessions
• Developmental projects and reading assignments linked to current executive challenges
• Developmental books and other materials
• Meetings with the executive's boss and human resources to evaluate progress

The individual's boss and consultant develop milestones and outcomes. This involves several discussions and often reading past performance reviews. The individual is also involved in developing this document.