Leadership development helps leaders inspire, motivate, and guide, but on its own, it rarely transforms performance. To create meaningful change, organizations must move beyond developing only the leader’s coaching skills and involve the entire team in coaching skill development. When leaders and employees are trained together, coaching becomes a shared language rather than a one-sided directive. The result is higher accountability, stronger engagement, and performance that lasts.
When Traditional Training Misses the Mark
Most employees say they don’t receive the feedback or development they need to grow. Nearly 1in 3 US employees report receiving no formal training from their employer (Ipsos), and 55% say they need more learning opportunities to perform better at work (SHRM).
At the same time, employees who receive meaningful feedback weekly are 80% more likely to be fully engaged (Gallup). Yet most training programs focus only on leaders—overlooking the critical role of the team in sustaining feedback and accountability.
When teams aren’t prepared to participate in coaching, even well-trained leaders struggle to create lasting impact.
Why Team Coaching Works
Coaching teams means equipping both leaders and team members with complementary skills:
- Leaders learn how to facilitate growth conversations, ask questions, and guide reflection
- Teams learn how to receive coaching, act on feedback, and take ownership of their performance
When both sides are equipped, coaching becomes a collaborative process. Employees understand their role in development, and leaders gain partners—not just recipients—in growth.
The Integrative Learning Advantage
Organizations that train leaders and teams together see measurable outcomes:
- Higher accountability: Team members own their development and results.
- Stronger relationships: Feedback feels collaborative, not corrective.
- Sustained performance: Coaching habits become part of daily work.
Employees who receive frequent, relevant feedback are twice as engaged and 3 times less likely to look for other jobs (Quantum Workplace). Coaching teams fosters that consistency, creating systems where learning is continuous and performance gains compound.
From Skill Building to Culture Building
When organizations focus on coaching teams, they move from skill building to culture building. Leaders stop managing in isolation, and teams begin sharing ownership of growth, communication, and accountability.
At Romar Learning Solutions, we help organizations develop coaching teams that are truly involved—equipping both leaders and their teams to engage fully, drive results, and sustain change. Connect with our team and learn about The Romar Coaching Ecosystem, our very own integrative approach created for you and your team.
