Description:Coaching has become the most popular technique in the world of training and a key tool in staff development. This compendium provides all the tools for harnessing this technique, offering a step-by-step approach, case studies and 20 detailed practical exercises. First published in Great Britain; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 What is coaching?; 2 Learning theories; 3 Introducing the coaching model; 4 Job description, skills and qualities of a coach; 5 Preparing to coach; 6 Stage 1: Clarifying coaching needs and goals; 7 Stage 2: Agreeing specific development needs; 8 Stage 3: Formulating a detailed plan for coaching; 9 Stage 4: Doing a task or activity; 10 Stage 5: Reviewing activities and planning improved performance; 11 Stage 6: Ending the coaching relationship; 12 Third-party initiated coaching; 13 Skills; Case studies; References