Ebook: Executive Coaching - A Guide For The Human Resource Professional

John Wiley & Sons, San Francisco, 2005. — 240 p.Contents
Introduction: Getting the Most from This Resource
Coaching as a Service
What Is Coaching?
When Is It Appropriate to Use Coaching?
How Do You Select a Coach?
What Are the Steps in the
Coaching Process?
The Roles Involved in Coaching
What Is the Role of the HR Professional?
What Is the Client’s Role?
What Is the Boss’s Role?
What Is the Coach’s Role?
Special Topics
Assimilation Coaching
Executive Development and Coaching
Multi-Cultural Issues
Coaching and Diversity
In the Words of Clients
Maria’s Story
Howard’s Story
David’s Story
Charlie’s Story
Carter’s Story
Reproducible Resources and
Forms
Common Coaching Situations
Questions for an Interview with a Prospective Coach
Agenda Items for an Initial Discussion Among HR
Professional, Client, Boss, and Coach
Sample Agreement for Coaching Services
Sample Action Plan
Action Plan Format
Sample Progress Report
To-Do List for Managing Coaching Resources
Appendix
Executive Breakaway Section
Bibliography
About the Authors
Index
Pfeiffer Publications Guide