If you are starting to use 15Five Transform Coaching, it's important to communicate about this important investment. Make sure to talk directly with the managers involved and explain coaching to your organization.
Start by sharing with all employees about the role coaching will play in your overall employee engagement strategy. Involving managers in coaching will ultimately benefit the entire organization as the coaching participants take action to better themselves and their teams. We want employees to be aware that you are taking this important step as part of your focus on improving engagement.
Next, make sure to communicate with the managers that have been selected for coaching. We want to make sure they are expecting to meet with a coach and understand that this is a positive investment in their personal and professional growth. Managers can be nervous when they are selected for coaching and think they are in trouble or being punished. Communicating with them beforehand can help to ease those nerves. To make this easy, we've provided email templates and answers to frequently asked questions below!
This article contains email templates for the following events:
- Email from an executive to a leader eligible for coaching
- Email from an executive to a leader eligible for coaching with accountability
- 1:1 engagement action planning
- 1:1 coaching
- Group engagement action planning session
- Group coaching
If your team has questions about coaching, check out our "FAQs about coaching."
Template: executive > leader eligible for coaching
[Leader Name],
I am pleased to share that we are bringing Emplify consultants to YOU. You are eligible to receive a 1:1 Engagement Coaching session directly with an Emplify expert, where an Emplify consultant will help you better understand what matters most about your team results and how to pick an impactful action.
Attached is a short info sheet on what to expect in preparation for your first session, but please let me know if you have additional questions.
Next steps:
- Create a login. You will receive an email invitation from Emplify with instructions for setting up login credentials.
- Review your data. Exploring the portal ahead of your session will allow you to maximize the value of discussion with the Emplify Engagement Coach.
- Schedule your session. Be on the lookout for an email from Emplify that will contain a direct link to schedule a 45 min. virtual session with an Emplify Engagement Coach.
Remember, this data is a resource for you. Your commitment towards taking action for your people will be key to our success. We are investing in you because we know how much of an asset you are. Thank you for being a part of the betterment of our company.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
[President/CEO]
Template: executive > leader eligible for coaching with accountability
[Leader Name],
I am pleased to share that we are bringing Emplify consultants to YOU. You are eligible to receive a series of 1:1 Engagement Coaching sessions with an Emplify expert.
Your first session will focus on helping you better understand what matters most within your team results and how to pick an impactful action. The following session, you will discuss the progress you’ve made on that action and the next steps to continue progress.
Attached is a short info sheet on what to expect in preparation for your sessions, but please let me know if you have additional questions.
Next steps:
- Create a login. You will receive an email invitation from Emplify with instructions for setting up login credentials.
- Review your data. Exploring the portal ahead of your session will allow you to maximize the value of discussion with the Emplify Engagement Coach.
- Schedule your first session. Be on the lookout for an email from Emplify that will contain a direct link to schedule a 45 min. virtual session with an Emplify Engagement Coach. You will schedule your follow up session at the end of your first call.
Remember, this data is a resource for you. Your commitment towards taking action for your people will be key to our success. We are investing in you because we know how much of an asset you are. Thank you for being a part of the betterment of our company.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions.
Thank you,
[Executive name]
Template: 1:1 engagement action planning
[Leader Name],
I am pleased to share that we are working with 15Five to offer professional coaching to managers in our organization. You are eligible to receive a 1:1 action planning session. A 15Five coach will meet with you to determine an individual goal that you want to make progress on.
We see coaching as a valuable part of our engagement strategy and we're excited to provide this opportunity. We are committed to making this investment in our managers as it can have an impact on your own engagement and the engagement of your team.
Look for an email that will be coming from your coach asking you to schedule your session. You will get to meet with your coach for one hour to identify your goal and plan next steps.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions.
Template: 1:1 coaching
[Leader Name],
I am pleased to share that we are working with 15Five to offer professional coaching to managers in our organization. You are eligible to receive a series of 1:1 coaching sessions. A 15Five coach will meet with you to determine an individual goal that you will work through together.
We see coaching as a valuable part of our engagement strategy and we're excited to provide this opportunity. We are committed to making this investment in our managers as it can have an impact on your own engagement and the engagement of your team.
Look for an email that will be coming from your coach asking you to schedule your first session. You will get to meet with your coach monthly to discuss progress on your goal.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions.
Template: Group engagement action planning session
[Leader Name],
I am pleased to share that we are working with 15Five to offer professional coaching to managers in our organization. You are eligible to be part of a group action planning session. A 15Five coach will meet with a group from [Organization] to determine a goal that you all want to make progress on.
We see coaching as a valuable part of our engagement strategy and we're excited to provide this opportunity. We are committed to making this investment in our managers as it can have an impact on your own engagement and the engagement of your team.
Look for an email that will be coming from your coach asking you to schedule your session. You will get to meet with the coach for one hour to identify your goal and plan next steps.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions.
Template: Group coaching
[Leader Name],
I am pleased to share that we are working with 15Five to offer professional coaching to managers in our organization. You are eligible to receive a series of group coaching sessions. A 15Five coach will meet with a group from [Organization] to determine a goal that you will work through together.
We see coaching as a valuable part of our engagement strategy and we're excited to provide this opportunity. We are committed to making this investment in our managers as it can have an impact on your own engagement and the engagement of your team.
Look for an email that will be coming from your coach asking you to schedule your session. You will get to meet with the coach monthly to identify your goal and plan next steps.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions.