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Coaching [electronic book] : evoking excellence in others / James Flaherty.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Burlington, MA : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2010.Edition: 3rd edDescription: xxviii, 223 p. : ill. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 1856178161
  • 9781856178167
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: No titleOnline resources:
Contents:
Introduction; The Foundation for Coaching; Basic Principles; The Flow of Coaching; The Coaching Relationship; Openings; Assessment Model,  Enrollment; Coaching Conversations; Stuck; Track Two: Working with Ourselves; Conclusion; Appendices.
Summary: Coaching: Evoking Excellence in Others is an insightful, thought-provoking guide that dissects the art and science of coaching. Beginning with theories, concepts and models, the book moves on to consider rigorous methods of practice and self-observation in a relationship of mutual trust, respect and freedom of expression. It will probe you to rethink how you relate to your clients and your staff, how you produce long-term excellent performance in yourself and how you can become more effective in helping others to achieve their goals This third edition includes a new chapter on communication and a new central case study that runs throughout the book to illustrate the impact of the themes and concepts discussed in the book. Coaching, 3rd edition is a rich learning resource guide for new and experienced coaches who want to challenge their methods of partnering with clients. It is also an inspiring guide for training managers and leaders, human resource development managers and general managers who want to develop their teams. * New edition of a coaching classic-let James Flaherty guide you through the principles and practice of helping others to achieve their goals * Theoretically rigorous, thought-provoking and practical-dissects the art and science of coaching and offers clear structures for implementing effective self-improvement and personnel development programs * Revised and updated to include new material on the latest approaches, with a new chapter on communication and a new central case study running throughout the book.
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Coaching: Evoking Excellence in Others is an insightful, thought-provoking guide that dissects the art and science of coaching. Beginning with theories, concepts and models, the book moves on to consider rigorous methods of practice and self-observation in a relationship of mutual trust, respect and freedom of expression. It will probe you to rethink how you relate to your clients and your staff, how you produce long-term excellent performance in yourself and how you can become more effective in helping others to achieve their goals This third edition includes a new chapter on communication and a new central case study that runs throughout the book to illustrate the impact of the themes and concepts discussed in the book. Coaching, 3rd edition is a rich learning resource guide for new and experienced coaches who want to challenge their methods of partnering with clients. It is also an inspiring guide for training managers and leaders, human resource development managers and general managers who want to develop their teams.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction; The Foundation for Coaching; Basic Principles; The Flow of Coaching; The Coaching Relationship; Openings; Assessment Model,  Enrollment; Coaching Conversations; Stuck; Track Two: Working with Ourselves; Conclusion; Appendices.

Coaching: Evoking Excellence in Others is an insightful, thought-provoking guide that dissects the art and science of coaching. Beginning with theories, concepts and models, the book moves on to consider rigorous methods of practice and self-observation in a relationship of mutual trust, respect and freedom of expression. It will probe you to rethink how you relate to your clients and your staff, how you produce long-term excellent performance in yourself and how you can become more effective in helping others to achieve their goals This third edition includes a new chapter on communication and a new central case study that runs throughout the book to illustrate the impact of the themes and concepts discussed in the book. Coaching, 3rd edition is a rich learning resource guide for new and experienced coaches who want to challenge their methods of partnering with clients. It is also an inspiring guide for training managers and leaders, human resource development managers and general managers who want to develop their teams. * New edition of a coaching classic-let James Flaherty guide you through the principles and practice of helping others to achieve their goals * Theoretically rigorous, thought-provoking and practical-dissects the art and science of coaching and offers clear structures for implementing effective self-improvement and personnel development programs * Revised and updated to include new material on the latest approaches, with a new chapter on communication and a new central case study running throughout the book.

Electronic reproduction. Amsterdam : Elsevier Science & Technology, 2010. Mode of access: World Wide Web. System requirements: Web browser. Title from title screen (viewed on Apr. 28, 2010). Access may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Foreword (p. xi)
  • Preface to the Third Edition (p. xv)
  • Preface (p. xix)
  • How to Use This Book (p. xx)
  • Limits of the Text (p. xxi)
  • Acknowledgments (p. xxiii)
  • Orientation (p. xxv)
  • Introduction (p. xxvii)
  • 1 The Foundation for Coaching (p. 1)
  • Why Coaching Now? (p. 1)
  • What Is Coaching? (p. 3)
  • Operating Principles of Coaching (p. 9)
  • 2 Basic Principles (p. 15)
  • What Is a Human Being? (p. 15)
  • Language, Observation, and Assessment (p. 23)
  • 3 The Flow of Coaching (p. 31)
  • Stage 1 Relationship (p. 33)
  • Stage 2 Openings (p. 34)
  • Stage 3 Assessment (p. 35)
  • Stage 4 Enrollment (p. 36)
  • Stage 5 Coaching Itself (p. 37)
  • 4 The Coaching Relationship (p. 39)
  • Mutual Trust (p. 40)
  • Mutual Respect (p. 42)
  • Mutual Freedom of Expression (p. 44)
  • 5 Openings (p. 51)
  • Habits (p. 51)
  • Social Identity (p. 53)
  • Openings (p. 55)
  • 6 Assessment Models (p. 59)
  • Model 1 Five Elements Model (p. 62)
  • Model 2 Domains of Competence (p. 70)
  • Model 3 Components of Satisfaction and Effectiveness (p. 73)
  • Using These Models (p. 76)
  • Applications of the Models to Our Case (p. 78)
  • 7 How Things Really Get Done (p. 83)
  • Speech Act Theory (p. 83)
  • Requests (p. 86)
  • Promises (p. 90)
  • Offers (p. 91)
  • Assertions (p. 93)
  • Assessments (p. 95)
  • Declarations (p. 98)
  • Conversation for Relationship (p. 100)
  • Conversation for Possibilities (p. 101)
  • Conversation for Action (p. 102)
  • 8 Enrollment (p. 107)
  • 9 Coaching Conversations (p. 115)
  • Types of Conversation (p. 116)
  • Type 1 Single Conversations (p. 117)
  • Type 2 Several Conversations (p. 120)
  • Type 3 (p. 132)
  • Assessment Exercise (p. 144)
  • Self-Observation Exercise (p. 145)
  • Practice Exercise (p. 146)
  • 10 Stuck (p. 151)
  • Client Being Stuck (p. 151)
  • Program Being Stuck (p. 153)
  • 11 Getting in Condition for Change (p. 157)
  • What's Necessary for Change (p. 158)
  • Assessing the Client's Readiness (p. 159)
  • What To Do with What You Find (p. 161)
  • 12 Track Two: Working with Ourselves (p. 169)
  • Truing Questions (p. 170)
  • Self-Development Process for Coaches: Skills and Qualities (p. 170)
  • The Process: Working with Yourself (p. 174)
  • The Process: An Example (p. 175)
  • Definitions (p. 178)
  • How Bob Turned Out (p. 178)
  • Conclusion (p. 181)
  • Appendix A Self-Observations (p. 183)
  • Appendix B Practices (p. 193)
  • Bibliography (p. 205)
  • About the Author (p. 213)
  • Index (p. 215)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

James Flaherty, founder of New Ventures West (1986) and Integral Leadership LLC (2004) uses his experience to bring a rigorous and pragmatic approach to the support of human development in individuals and organisations.

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