Coaching


Coaching is a method of personal and professional development that focuses on achieving set goals. A balance of Vision, Support and Challenge is used to help clients identify areas for improvement, with the conversation also helping to plan the route to success.

Technique Overview

Coaching

Coaching Definition

Coaching aims to produce optimal performance and improvement at work. It focuses on specific skills and goals. Although it may also have an impact on an individual’s personal attributes, such as social interactions or confidence. The process typically lasts for a defined period of time or forms the basis of an on-going management style (CIPD, 2021).

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Business Evidence

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Business Application

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Further Reading

Coaching web and print resources *

Coaching references (4 of up to 20) *

  • Bajorek Z, Bevan S (2020) Institute for Employment Studies Report [Online]. Available at: https://www.employment-studies.co.uk/system/files/resources/files/553.pdf
  • Black C (2008) Working for a healthier tomorrow, a review of the health of Britain’s working age population.
  • Blakey J, Day I (2012) Challenging coaching, Nicholas Brealey publishing, London.
  • Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) (2021) Coaching and Mentoring Factsheet [Online]. Available at: https://www.cipd.co.uk/knowledge/fundamentals/people/development/coaching-mentoring-factsheet#gref

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