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Kogan Coaching 2005 Edition by Paul Birch
Organizations nowadays are realizing the power of coaching,and managers are having to develop new skills rapidly in order to make use ofcoaching techniques at work. But being a coach isn't the same as being ateacher. Successful coaches help to improve performance by drawing out anddeveloping key strengths; they question and guide; they help people to focus andachieve more. Yet, despite the fact that coaching is now seen as an essentialtechnique to develop, some managers can find the shift to a coaching style ofmanagement difficult to achieve. Instant Coaching will quickly improveyour ability to coach someone at work, provide a good grounding in the keyskills you need to develop and boost your confidence. With practical advice,proven tips and with a set of 69 easy-to-use activities, this book will help to:coach both individuals and groups; assess an individual's current performance;develop a coaching plan; keep track of whether your coaching is having the righteffect; learn how to motivate and communicate effectively.