Coaching for Change: Practical Strategies for Transforming Performance

Coaching for Change: Practical Strategies for Transforming Performance

by KayeThorne (Author)

Synopsis

Coaching for Change is an essential tool for anyone who wants to transform performance through the development of a coaching environment. Drawing upon the author's experience, this book looks at how to create, develop and manage the process of change whether it be in one-to-one situations, team based or within organizations. It examines how change happens, both at the individual and organizational level and why, despite a desire to change, some people and organizations find it difficult to achieve. With the emphasis on practical examples, the author shows how creating a coaching landscape can help companies thrive through change. Key issues include: coaching strategies to help prepare for change the role of the coach within change management coaching new learners building successful coaching relationships advanced questioning and listening techniques motivation to change. Illustrated with case studies Coaching for Change is designed to help convert theory to practice and provides an essential guide on how coaching can assist organizations react successfully to change.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 144
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: Kogan Page
Published: 27 Aug 2004

ISBN 10: 0749441682
ISBN 13: 9780749441685

Media Reviews
cover[s] many of the key issues around change... if you are involved with change or change management... worth reading . reading chronicle coaching for change is a book that 'does exactly what it says on the tin.' in a succinct and straightforward way the book sets out a clear agenda for using coaching as a lynchpin in any programme of organisational change. training journal thorne, a personal coach and a specialist in innovation and organization development, shows how to create, develop, and manage the process of change in one-to-one situations, teams, and within organizations. reference & research book news this is a short and practical book which is well worth purchasing if you are at all interested in coaching...a clear, readable guide that covers all the key steps to creating a successful coaching environment. industrial and commercial training illustrates practical strategies for transforming performance in case studies involving individuals and organizations that have used coaching to support change. journal of economic literature useful introduction for anyone concerned with the rapidly expanding coaching industry. long range planning
Author Bio
Kaye Thorne Kaye Thorne is a well-known training consultant and writer. Among the books she has written for Kogan Page are Blended Learning and Personal Coaching.