In this episode of HR Heretics, Nolan and Kelli explore the rising trend of replacing managers with coaches, examining the pros and cons of this model and its potential impact on employee development.

They also discuss the practicalities of implementing a coach-based management model, including the role of functional expertise and the need for rapid onboarding of coaches.

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Introduction & The Big Changes in Tech

(01:40) Tweaking the System

(02:52) The NVIDIA Model: Pros and Cons

(04:14) One-On-Ones and The Middle Ground

(6:00) The Importance of Spontaneous Communication

(07:18) Sponsor: Attio

(08:15) Skillset and Capability Considerations

(09:09) Assessing Candidates for New Environments

(11:07) The Canva Model: External Coaches

(13:00) Executive Coaching vs Functional Coaching

(13:53) Wrap

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