Creating an Internal Coaching Program
- 24m
- Lisa Ann Edwards
- Association for Talent Development
- 2014
According to the International Coaching Federation, in 2012 there were an estimated 47,500 professional coaches worldwide. Once perceived as an exclusive perk meant to address the development needs of senior executives and emerging leaders, coaching is now offered to employees at various stages of their careers. It is also interesting to note that more often coaching is being administered by internal coaches.
This issue of TD at Work will:
- Define internal coaching and explain how it is unique.
- Explain the benefits of internal coaching for coach, coachee, the L&D function, and the organization as a whole.
- Show the types of coaching programs that can be implemented with internal coaches.
- Provide case studies about different types of internal coaching programs.
About the Author
Lisa Ann Edwards is a partner at Bloom Coaching Institute, an organization that advances coaching effectiveness through research, tools, training, and consultation on the return on investment of coaching. Lisa has authored or contributed to several books, including Measuring the Success of Coaching: A Step-by-Step Guide to Measuring Impact and Calculating ROI (2012), Keep Looking Up (2010), and Managing Talent Retention: An ROI Approach (2009).
In this Book
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Internal Coaching Fundamentals
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Ways Coaching is Provided within an Organization
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Establishing an Organizational Culture
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Business Benefits of Internal Coaches
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When to Use Internal Coaches
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Conclusion: Final Tips for Success
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References & Resources
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