Advancing Executive Coaching: Setting the Course for Successful Leadership Coaching

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Leadership Coaching

Last, but certainly not least in terms of importance, is evaluation. Evaluation is significant because it (1) serves as a critical source of feedback for coaches, clients, and the sponsoring organization, (2) is the method to ensure efficient use of resources, which is particularly important given that leadership coaching is among the most resource-intensive developmental activities, (3) ensures accountability to various stakeholders in the coaching process, and (4) is the primary means of learning and improvement for the coaching process itself. Evaluation is critical for the advancement of both the science and the practice of leadership coaching. The advancement of coaching as a science requires ...