While these roles are often inter-mingled and misunderstood, a clear awareness of the value and distinctions of each role enhances positive results. Each role is …
Coaching Programs: Differentiate between Coaching, Mentoring, Training, and Managing
Supporting an Internal Coaching Program
For success with an internal coaching program, plan the on-going support. The support includes on-going buy-in, time, a budget, the logistics for coaching sessions, coaching …
Coaching Program Resources
When creating and managing a coaching program, consider the resources that are appropriate. The resources are for three different things: managing the program, supporting the …
Length of Coaching Engagement
The average coaching relationship lasts one year. Some coaching relationships are just a few sessions and others continue for several years. For internal coaching programs, …
Exchange of Information from Coaching
In the International Coaching Federation’s Code of Ethics, the following definitions clarify roles for coaching relationship: Client: The “client” is the person(s) being coached. Sponsor: …
Coaching Information Management
Companies generally have policies in place on how information is handled. For general forms and agreements used in a coaching program, this applies. For notes …
Matching Coach and Coachee
For both internal and external coaches, ensuring they are a good match for the individual coachee is a critical component of the coaching engagement. The …
Selecting External Coaches
Best practices for organization’s coaching programs include having internal coaches (employees) for entry level to mid-level management employees and external coaches (hired service providers) for …
Selecting Internal Coaches
Internal coaching programs by definition involve employees who serve as coaches either as their primary function or in addition to their primary function. In establishing …
Coaching Program Policies
Internal coaching programs are more effective and sustainable with appropriate planning and management. For this reason, creating a business plan and program manual makes sense. …