Product Description

Coaching and mentoring are fast becoming an essential aspect of modern managerial practice. With this growth comes an increasing number of students embarking on mentoring courses. The authors have provided the first authoritative text with a comprehensive overview and critical grounding in the key concepts, models and research studies in coaching and mentoring. This is an essential tool by which to gain a critical and contemporary understanding of this field.

Well respected and trusted scholars in the field, the authors answer important questions such as 'What does coaching and mentoring involve?' 'What is its value?', 'How can the added value of mentoring be demonstrated and measured?'.

Examples are drawn from a variety of sectors, including private businesses, public and voluntary organizations and schools. Contemporary debates are explained by contributing experts and chapters include features such as case studies, research questions and helpful tips to support the reader.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #208332 in Books
• Published on: 2008-12-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 272 pages

Customer Reviews

A book that helps you rethink the meaning of coaching and mentoring
This book lures you into the text. Only practicing academics could write in such a respectful and thought provoking way, weaving together case studies, research, experience and key references. The writing style prompts the reader to rethink the meaning of both mentoring and coaching and the relationship between the two. This is a scholarly book which is clearly written and deserves to be read widely by anyone with an interest in coaching and mentoring.