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Don't Just Do Something Sit There An Introduction to NonDirective Coaching
Author: Bob Thomson

Summary This book offers anyone who would like to learn how to coach or to develop their existing coaching skills a practical guide to coaching people using a predominantly non-directive approach. It explores how a coach can help others to think through their situation and find their own way forward, one which reflects the reality and constrain... more »ts of their situation. It considers the skills which underpin successful coaching -- listening attentively, asking questions that help the other to think, and playing back to communicate or check understanding. It explores the spectrum of directive to non-directive coaching, considers practical aspects such as confidentiality, describes a range of tools that a coach might use, and looks at how a line manager can adopt a coaching style. It also considers the philosophical and psychological foundations of non-directive coaching.Key Features Written by an experienced coach in clear and easily understood language Aimed at managers, consultants and HR professionals who want to use a non-directive approach to empowering others and releasing their potential Chapters can be read as stand alone guides to topics such as listening, questioning, becoming a capable coach, and the inner game of coaching Contains practical exercises that can be used to create a programme to develop people's ability to coach others The Author Bob Thomson is a Learning and Development Adviser at the University of Warwick. As well as coaching managers and academics across the University, he runs the Warwick Coaching Scheme where staff of the University act as coaches to other staff, using a primarily non-directive approach. He also leads the University's open studies Certificate in Coaching. He was previously Leadership Development Manager at National Grid Transco where he developed the coaching skills of managers and commissioned executive coaching for senior executives. Bob has qualifications in coaching, counselling and management learning.He is the author of the Chandos book, Growing People: Learning and Developing from Day to Day Experience. Readership The book is aimed at managers and supervisors, those acting as internal or external consultants in any field, and human resource professionals, and anyone with an interest in coaching and helping other people to develop. Contents What is non-directive coaching? Listening Questioning Playing back Becoming a capable coach Directive and non-directive coaching Ethical and other issues in coaching Tools you might use in coaching Coaching as a line manager Metaphor and clean language Psychological bases of coaching The foundations of a non-directive approach The inner game of coaching Becoming an even more capable coach

ISBN-13: 9781843344308
ISBN-10: 1843344300
Publication Date: 10/13/2008
Pages: 212
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Publisher: Chandos Publishing (Oxford) Ltd
Book Type: Hardcover
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