Coaching, Mentoring and Organizational Consultancy: Supervisi... - 9780335247141

Open University Press

Coaching, Mentoring and Organizational Consultancy: Supervision, Skills and DevelopmentAuthor(s): Peter Hawkins, Nick Smith\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Open University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Open University Press\nISBN-13: 9780335247141, 978-0335247141\nSynopsis\nWhat are the key skills needed to be a successful coach, mentor or supervisor? How can personal development be effectively facilitated? The fields of coaching, mentoring and consultancy are going through a phase of professionalization, with the establishment of formal standards, European bodies and standard requirements for supervision. Substantially revised, this accessible book provides a response to these growing demands, examining:\nDifferences and similarities between coaching, mentoring and organizational consultancy Personal and professional development that leads to sustainable change Qualities, capabilities, skills and values necessary for effective coaching, mentoring and supervision Guidelines for pracn