Executive Coaching: Inspiring Performance at Work

摘要

The ultimate aim of this work was to help organizations improve their practice inthe commissioning of executive coaching interventions on behalf of their organizations. In order to help them understand better how to do that, this exploratory research study sought to explore four questions: what is executive coaching; why do organizations commission it and what is it they hope to gain; what are the issues commissioners should be aware of; and where does executive coaching fit in terms of the management learning theory. The proposed definition for executive coaching is 'A form of tailored work-related development for senior and professional managers which spans business, functional and personal skills.' The key features of executive coaching presented are that it is a short-term and time limited, paid for, goal specific, action and performance orientated, personally tailored approach to learning which is objective and utilizes feedback.