New Research Available: The Coach Approach to Managing and Leading
Organizations have embraced the practice of coaching to grow their human capital and
advance their goals and mission. Managers and leaders who use the coach approach
to management and leadership are better equipped to develop their team members’
value to their organizations, as well as influence their career paths.
While the use of coaching skills by managers and leaders is recognized in organizations
worldwide, very little research exists on how to define it, measure it, and apply it. Do we
really know what a good coach approach looks like? Do we understand the full impact
it has on manager-employee relationships or how it affects employee engagement and
development? We set out to find the answers.
