The Coaching Manager

nick-greer

Abstract

This paper explores the concept of workplace based coaching, particularly focusing on instances where the manager acts as a coach. In examining elements of the coaching relationship, several questions are raised as to the positioning of the manager as a coach arising from a potential role dichotomy. Solution Focused (SF) coaching is introduced as a potential alternative to some of the more traditional approaches to coaching in order to avoid a number of the more frequently experienced issues, especially where the environment supports and favours a highly directive style of management.

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