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"A book which takes the reader to the essence of coaching - why it's important, and how to make it work. Packed with strategies and insights that would make even a professional coach shine, it offers a practical, focused toolkit capable of giving every manager effective coaching skills." John Lees, career strategist and author of Take Control of Your Career
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The book provides a tool kit for managers tasked with raising performance and sustaining motivation. Organisations are being judged by the way in which they accommodate the needs of the individual in work and life-style terms. In this context, the 'smart' employer will not only be looking to develop policies that retain talent through recognising their work-life issues, they will be equipping their managers to manage that talent in ways which maximise the contribution that individual can make.
The text introduces managers to techniques largely drawn from Brief Therapy (De Shazer & Berg). Brief Therapy is used in the UK, but primarily by social workers, psychologists and counsellors. It's application to work settings is now growing. The attraction of a Solution Focussed approach to coaching is that it offers pragmatic tools that help managers structure helping conversations.
The book presents the principles of solution focussed thinking in a language that is readily understandable by managers, and shows how those principles can be applied to a range of issues which managers may find themselves facing as willing or enforced coaches. The book places coaching as an activity which can be done as part of the daily process of management.
*Introduces managers to techniques drawn from Brief Therapy, based on the work of Steve de Shazer and Insoo Berg
*Applies techniques to particular issues that may be brought to a manager as a coaching issue
*Addresses how coaching can be encompassed within the daily demands of a manager once the principles and tools are understood
The text introduces managers to techniques largely drawn from Brief Therapy (De Shazer & Berg). Brief Therapy is used in the UK, but primarily by social workers, psychologists and counsellors. It's application to work settings is now growing. The attraction of a Solution Focussed approach to coaching is that it offers pragmatic tools that help managers structure helping conversations.
The book presents the principles of solution focussed thinking in a language that is readily understandable by managers, and shows how those principles can be applied to a range of issues which managers may find themselves facing as willing or enforced coaches. The book places coaching as an activity which can be done as part of the daily process of management.
*Introduces managers to techniques drawn from Brief Therapy, based on the work of Steve de Shazer and Insoo Berg
*Applies techniques to particular issues that may be brought to a manager as a coaching issue
*Addresses how coaching can be encompassed within the daily demands of a manager once the principles and tools are understood
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Twenty years ago, few people would have talked about coaching unless it related to sports performance. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Carole's book is a guided walk through the topic of coaching - from explaining why coaching is such a popular approach now, through understanding and evaluation your own coaching approach and skills, to carrying out coaching and seeing the process through to successful conclusion.
Carole approaches the whole topic of using coaching to raise both performance and motivation with a light but sure touch. The book is well written and easy to read, without it being in any way simplistic. The lay-out is very digestible - lots of white space, tables and bullet points - and each of the twelve chapters contain well-chosen case studies (which are highlighted in grey-scale for ease of reference), which illustrate her points. There is a wealth of exercises, suggestions and ideas. Each chapter ends with a useful summary and a list of references. You certainly get the impression that this book is meticulously researched.
What I like most about this book is the understanding and positioning of coaching as a skill that any manager would want, and be able to, develop. Carole skillfully blends theory with practice so that no manager would be daunted by the process and would immediately understand, grasp and be able to apply all the concepts.
I have immediately put this at the top of the "recommended book list" I use when I train others how to train. It is an invaluable addition to any managers' toolkit and I am extremely happy to recommend this book wholeheartedly
Carole approaches the whole topic of using coaching to raise both performance and motivation with a light but sure touch. The book is well written and easy to read, without it being in any way simplistic. The lay-out is very digestible - lots of white space, tables and bullet points - and each of the twelve chapters contain well-chosen case studies (which are highlighted in grey-scale for ease of reference), which illustrate her points. There is a wealth of exercises, suggestions and ideas. Each chapter ends with a useful summary and a list of references. You certainly get the impression that this book is meticulously researched.
What I like most about this book is the understanding and positioning of coaching as a skill that any manager would want, and be able to, develop. Carole skillfully blends theory with practice so that no manager would be daunted by the process and would immediately understand, grasp and be able to apply all the concepts.
I have immediately put this at the top of the "recommended book list" I use when I train others how to train. It is an invaluable addition to any managers' toolkit and I am extremely happy to recommend this book wholeheartedly
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
We are all aware of that coaching is an integral activity in motivating staff to perform to their best potential. There are numerous books on this topic but I found Carole's approach fresh and different because it is written from the manager's perspective. She examines the practical implications for the manager who wants to develop his/her skill set and in particular how to dovetail it into the day to day conversations that take place with their staff.
There are a number of excellent frameworks that are introduced to us with an emphasis on how to structure conversations and the principles of solution focused thinking. I thought these were simple and pragmatic.
This book is clearly set out in chapters that take the reader through the frameworks step by step. Each chapter is full of techniques, case studies and examples that provide insights into the `how'. The summary bullet points serve as a useful reminder on the key aspects covered.
Certainly coaching as a key skill in any manager's toolbox and one that continually needs refreshing.
There are a number of excellent frameworks that are introduced to us with an emphasis on how to structure conversations and the principles of solution focused thinking. I thought these were simple and pragmatic.
This book is clearly set out in chapters that take the reader through the frameworks step by step. Each chapter is full of techniques, case studies and examples that provide insights into the `how'. The summary bullet points serve as a useful reminder on the key aspects covered.
Certainly coaching as a key skill in any manager's toolbox and one that continually needs refreshing.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you are a manager or a coach (I am both!) then get this - it is an essential, fascinating, practical and inspiring guide. There is just so much useful stuff in this book! It has influenced me to develop how I both manage and coach.
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