United Nations Secretariat

For organizations that place a premium on training and leadership development, coaching can yield the missing puzzle piece by supporting individuals’ growth and reinforcing classroom learning. Recent industry research conducted by the International Coach Federation (ICF) shows that a growing number of organizations are utilizing coaching to achieve their talentdevelopment goals. In July 2013, the ICF released findings from its Organizational Coaching Study, which was undertaken to provide businesses, coaches, stakeholders and the general public with new information and insights about the status, value, effectiveness and impact of professional coaching. The study reinforced what prior ICF studies have shown: that, for organizations of all sizes and in all sectors, coaching works