Think of your favorite teachers from elementary school. What was it about them that made them great?

Think about your workplace. Are there teachers there? Do you see teaching actively taking place?

For many, the word “teacher” is rarely used in the business setting. People speak of “managers” and “bosses” and “practical strategies” and “boosting performance.” Many businesses try to start with coaching, giving feedback on what needs improvement, and they skip the essential aspect of teaching. Unfortunately, companies often don't pay enough attention to teaching the great people they hire. New hires come in and are expected to use problem-solving skills to figure things out on their own.

Imagine if organizations were known for being teaching organizations. Imagine if companies had great teachers who created an environment of continual learning among employees. When teaching and learning are happening, coaching around areas of improvement is much easier because there is a culture of people who want to improve and grow.

Think back to those teachers who made an impact on you. More than likely, they made an impact because of their passion and enthusiasm, which brought purpose to what they taught. More than likely, they passed on a love of learning. This love of learning should not stop after school, but should grow! According to Henry Ford, “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” At Woople, Paul Cummings and Traci Day believe in a teaching and learning culture. They also believe in passing that on to other companies.

On March 26th, we will host a Teaching, Coaching, Mentoring Workshop at our office in Chattanooga, TN. Please call 1-800-823-7698 for more information.