As covered previously, coaching confidentiality is different than HR confidentiality. Specific points of awareness include: HR records are owned by the company Company owned records …
Record Keeping for HR versus Coaching
4 Steps for Separating Coaching from HR
Coaching sessions are different from HR meetings and amongst the most important distinctions are confidentiality and the relationship. Confidentiality: Specifically, HR records are confidential and …
Application of Coaching Code of Ethics for Internal Programs
An essential discussion when establishing an internal coaching program revolves around ethics. The company Code of Ethics, HR ethics, and policies and procedures address current …
Coaching Programs: Differentiate between Coaching, Mentoring, Training, and Managing
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 …
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 …