CHAPTER 5

Coaching in Transformational Change

Introduction

In the previous chapter, we discussed the use of mentoring in managing change to ensure the swift integration of staff after the merger and to enhance the employability of under-represented groups. All forms of mentoring discussed in the previous chapter are used in a positive context to develop the mentees. Coaching, on the other hand, have both the positive and negative connotations based on how this intervention is perceived by the organizations and senior executives.

Coaching is used by some organizations to improve the performance of their under-performing managers and executives. In these organizations, coaching has negative connotations, as the recipients are seen as lacking certain ...

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