Author(s): Dianna Anderson (Author), Merrill Anderson (Author)
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Date: December 14, 2004
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Print length: 304 pages
ISBN-10: 0750675802
ISBN-13: 9780750675802
Book Description
As the field of business coaching has expanded and evolved over the last decade, many different approaches to business coaching have been created. The authors of Coaching that Counts have written a practical, readable guide for developing, delivering and measuring high value business coaching. Coaching that Counts, combines insights and practical experience about how to achieve transformational change through the strategic application and evaluation of leadership coaching. The book provides expert guidance and is organized into three sections:- •Part one looks at proven client-centered approach to coach leaders within an organization with a focus on creating value for the individual. •Part two shows how to effectively manage coaching as a business initiative. •Part three provides knowledge, ideas and tools to evaluate the monetary and intangible value of coaching.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“Coaching That Counts is filled with compelling insights on leadership coaching and how to manage this powerful development process to deliver strategic value. A must read for anyone involved in coaching.” – Ken Blanchard, co-author of The One Minute Manager(r) and Customer Mania! “What a powerful piece of work! Coaching That Counts makes a significant contribution to the field of coaching and to the organizations that use coaching services. Every coach and corporate executive needs to study this book carefully.” — Cheryl Richardson, author of Take Time for Your Life, Life Makeovers, and Stand Up for Your Life
“Companies today are demanding that international coaching firms provide evidence that coaching is valuable and impacting the bottom line. I found that Coaching That Counts provides a framework for how to approach large coaching engagements systematically so clients see the value in coaching. This book is a must have for anyone providing coaching servic
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Business/Human Resource Management
Coaching That Counts Harnessing the Power of Leadership Coaching to Deliver Strategic Value
Dianna L. Anderson and Merrill C. Anderson
“What a powerful piece of work! Coaching That Counts makes a significant contribution to the field of coaching and to the organizations that use coaching services. Every coach and corporate executive needs to study this book carefully.” — Cheryl Richardson,Author of Take Time for Your Life, Life Makeovers, and Stand Up for Your Life
“Coaching That Counts is filled with compelling insights on leadership coaching and how to manage this powerful development process to deliver strategic value. A must read for anyone involved in coaching.” — Ken Blanchard, co-author of The One Minute Manager® and Customer Mania! “… Coaching That Counts provides a framework for how to approach large coaching engagements systematically so clients see the value in coaching. This book is a must have for anyone providing coaching services to large organizations.” — Barbara Singer, Vice President of Executive Coaching, Global Lore International Institute, USA “In the three years since we conducted an ROI study on coaching, the benefits revealed by the study have proven to be strategic and sustainable”. — Cindy Dauss, Leadership Development, Nortel Networks, USA
As the field of executive coaching has expanded and evolved over the last decade, many different approaches have emerged. The authors of Coaching That Counts have written a practical, readable guide for developing, delivering and evaluating high value leadership coaching. Coaching That Counts, combines insights and practical experience about how to achieve transformational change through the strategic application and evaluation of leadership coaching. The book provides expert guidance and is organized into three sections: · Part one looks at a proven client-centered approach to coach leaders within an organization with a focus on creating value for the individual. · Part two shows how to effectively manage coaching as a strategic initiative that creates value for the business. · Part three provides knowledge, ideas and tools to evaluate the monetary and intangible value of coaching and to demonstrate ROI Dianna L. Anderson is an executive coach and management consultant with over ten years of experience guiding individuals and organizations to realize their fullest potential. Dianna is the founder and CEO of Lydian LLC. Dr. Merrill C. Anderson is a business consulting executive, author and educator with twenty years experience improving the performance of people and organizations. Dr. Anderson is currently the chief executive officer of MetrixGlobal LLC.
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