
Coaching and Mentoring
Theory and Practice
SAGE Publications Inc (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 18. November 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-1-4129-1217-4 (ISBN)
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Description
Coaching and mentoring are fast becoming essential aspects of modern managerial practice. With this growth comes an increasing number of students embarking on mentoring and coaching courses.
The authors (well respected and trusted scholars in the field) provide an authoritative text with a comprehensive overview and critical grounding in the key concepts, models and research studies in coaching and mentoring and answer important questions such as `What does coaching and mentoring involve?', `What is its value?' and `How can the added value of mentoring and coaching be demonstrated?'
Examples are drawn from a variety of sectors, including private businesses, public and voluntary organizations and schools. Contemporary debates are explained and chapters include features such as case studies, research questions and helpful tips to support the reader.
To gain a wider perspective, there is a chapter which provides critical comment on the state of the art in the US, while the final chapter offers the first attempt at developing a unified theory of coaching and mentoring by drawing on their respective antecedents.
The authors (well respected and trusted scholars in the field) provide an authoritative text with a comprehensive overview and critical grounding in the key concepts, models and research studies in coaching and mentoring and answer important questions such as `What does coaching and mentoring involve?', `What is its value?' and `How can the added value of mentoring and coaching be demonstrated?'
Examples are drawn from a variety of sectors, including private businesses, public and voluntary organizations and schools. Contemporary debates are explained and chapters include features such as case studies, research questions and helpful tips to support the reader.
To gain a wider perspective, there is a chapter which provides critical comment on the state of the art in the US, while the final chapter offers the first attempt at developing a unified theory of coaching and mentoring by drawing on their respective antecedents.
Reviews / Votes
'My own conclusion is that this book provides useful information and highlights significant aspects for consideration. I had anticipated, from the title and the cover, which looks rather like an old-fashioned, home-made book of recipes (fake handwriting font and fake coffee cup stains on it) more of a practical, how-to-do-it book. It is certainly not that. It will, however, appeal to those with an academic interest in coaching or mentoring and to anyone considering a research study (about anything, as the ideas can be applied to much more than coaching and mentoring)' - Julie HayMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Thousand Oaks
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 242 mm
Width: 170 mm
Weight
475 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4129-1217-4 (9781412912174)
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Persons
Bob Garvey works with a variety of people, either one-to-one or in groups. He is an internationally known keynote conference speaker, thought leader, educator and prolific writer. Bob is an honorary board member of the International Mentoring Association (IMA) and founding member of the EMCC (European Mentoring and Coaching Council). In 2014, the trade magazine, 'Coaching at Work' awarded him a 'Lifetime Achievement Award' for services to mentoring and in 2018, he was 'Highly Commended' as an external coach/mentor also by 'Coaching at Work' magazine. Bob is obsessed with coaching and mentoring!
Paul Stokes is a Principal Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University. He is the Research Lead for the Department of Management within Sheffield Business School, as well as leading the MSc Coaching & Mentoring at the University. He is an experienced coach, mentor and supervisor as well as a designer and evaluator of many coaching and mentoring programmes within organizations, including his own. In 2016 he was awarded a PhD for his pioneering research into the skilled coachee.
David Megginson is Emeritus Professor of HRD at Sheffield Hallam University. He is co-founder of the former EMC (European Mentoring Centre), an Ambassador for the EMCC (European Mentoring and Coaching Council) and the founder of the Coaching and Mentoring Research Unit. David is a dedicated listener, an experienced coachmentor and obsessive runner.
Paul Stokes is a Principal Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University. He is the Research Lead for the Department of Management within Sheffield Business School, as well as leading the MSc Coaching & Mentoring at the University. He is an experienced coach, mentor and supervisor as well as a designer and evaluator of many coaching and mentoring programmes within organizations, including his own. In 2016 he was awarded a PhD for his pioneering research into the skilled coachee.
David Megginson is Emeritus Professor of HRD at Sheffield Hallam University. He is co-founder of the former EMC (European Mentoring Centre), an Ambassador for the EMCC (European Mentoring and Coaching Council) and the founder of the Coaching and Mentoring Research Unit. David is a dedicated listener, an experienced coachmentor and obsessive runner.
Content
PART ONE: AN INTRODUCTION TO COACHING AND MENTORING
The Meaning of Coaching and Mentoring
Researching Coaching and Mentoring
Creating a Coaching and Mentoring Culture
Design and Evaluation
Models and Perspectives on Coaching and Mentoring
Conversational Learning
PART TWO: INFLUENCES ON COACHING AND MENTORING
Power in Coaching and Mentoring
Multiple Relationships
E-development
The Goal Assumption: a Mindset Issue in Organizations?
PART THREE: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN COACHING AND MENTORING
Supervision
Coaching and Mentoring Diversity
Competencies, Standards and Professionalization
PART FOUR: TOWARDS A THEORY OF COACHING AND MENTORING
A United States Perspective on Coaching and Mentoring
Towards a Theory of Coaching and Mentoring
The Meaning of Coaching and Mentoring
Researching Coaching and Mentoring
Creating a Coaching and Mentoring Culture
Design and Evaluation
Models and Perspectives on Coaching and Mentoring
Conversational Learning
PART TWO: INFLUENCES ON COACHING AND MENTORING
Power in Coaching and Mentoring
Multiple Relationships
E-development
The Goal Assumption: a Mindset Issue in Organizations?
PART THREE: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN COACHING AND MENTORING
Supervision
Coaching and Mentoring Diversity
Competencies, Standards and Professionalization
PART FOUR: TOWARDS A THEORY OF COACHING AND MENTORING
A United States Perspective on Coaching and Mentoring
Towards a Theory of Coaching and Mentoring