Category Archives: Mentoring

Coaching / Mentoring distinctions

The Manager as Coach

THE MANAGER AS COACH An Introduction to Coaching by RICHARD FOX Preface Coaching and being coached are essential activities for 21st century business leaders and managers.  In an environment of uncertainty, intense competition and globalisation of markets, innovation, creativity and … Continue reading

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Coaching to Manage Performance and Employee Engagement

50% of managers fail to mange poor performance, a recent survey said.  Should we just get rid of those poor performers and hire more talented people?  Oh that we had the luxury … and of course getting rid  of poor … Continue reading

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Preparation for personal coaching

Before starting a series of coaching sessions it’s useful to reflect and prepare what you want to get from your coaching investment.  Some useful questions are below, click to see full size: Related Posts The Manager as Coach THE MANAGER … Continue reading

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Coaching for effective delegation

Delegation is a vital tool for Leaders and Managers both to get the work done and to develop others. Here’s a set of questions that might support coaching a manger on the topic of effective delegation Continue reading

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Coaching -vs- Mentoring

Often when working with Managers on coaching skills we get asked about the differences between Coaching and Mentoring.  The diagram below attempts to clarify and also mentions different styles / behaviours.  Coaching and Mentoring are very much future focussed.  Whilst … Continue reading

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What’s Coaching when it’s at Work

Training leaders to use the coach approach is the next step for organizations to embrace Continue reading

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