# Automated Coaching Digitized work aids target employers as well as employees. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Aug 25, 2017 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/automated-coaching ## Key Figures - Trend score: 1.5/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Automated Coaching trend? **Automated Coaching:** The digitization and subequent gamification of the workplace has thus far targeted the Millennial employee, not the Gen X employer. This change enters its next phase with services that help managers tap into skills that better suit the modern employee, such as coaching, morale-measure, etc. Specifically, this movement aids in the development of older managers who value independence and consistency over the creativity and close guidance the Millennial holds dear. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 30 to Jun 26, 2017 - Published: Aug 25, 2017 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Automated Coaching trend ### Digitized Coaching for Managers With the change to digitization and gamification of workplaces, there is an opportunity to offer services that help managers develop skills that better suit modern employees. ### Automated Morale-Measuring Software As digitization continues to impact workplaces, there is an opportunity for software to measure employee morale and overall well-being via language processing and artificial intelligence. ### Employee Engagement Platforms Employee engagement platforms can provide a solution for disengaged workers and help managers keep employees productive and happy. ## What the Automated Coaching trend means for industry ### For Human Resources These trends offer opportunities for HR professionals to improve employee engagement, morale-measuring, coaching, and management. ### For Productivity Software Productivity software can leverage these trends to offer automated management techniques that decentralize, simplify and streamline employees' tasks and progress. ### For Artificial Intelligence These trends offer opportunities for AI software and chatbots to automate and manage employee tasks and meetings while measuring their morale and productivity. ## Workshop question What generational differences exist in your workplace, and how can you alleviate that? ## Trend signals for Automated Coaching Trend score 1.5 out of 10, from popularity 21%, activity 16%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 21% - Activity: 16% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Automated Coaching trend 4 featured examples from Jan 30 to Jun 26, 2017. - [Employee Engagement Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/employee-engagement-platform): Startup Sensient Makes it Easier to Keep Your Team Members Happy (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer an employee engagement platform that integrates seamlessly with existing enterprise software solutions, such as HR management systems and… - [Morale-Measuring Chat Plugins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibe-for-slack): Vibe for Slack Measures How Users are Feeling Through Language (Category: Tech) Implication: Vibe for Slack is a plugin that addresses communication issues in modern workplaces. - [Digital Office Management Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-management-software): The 'Offman' Office Management Software Keeps Things Organized (Category: Tech) Implication: The office management software industry stands to benefit from trends towards decentralization and increased efficiency, as seen in platforms like 'Offman'. - [Team Check-In Bots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standup-meeting): Limibot Runs a Seamless Standup Meeting with All Team Members to Track Progress (Category: Tech) Implication: The productivity software industry can leverage chatbot tools like Limibot to offer innovative solutions that enhance team collaboration and streamline communication processes. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)