Coaching for Development
Coaching for development is a strategic, non-directive way to support an individual’s growth for the future. This approach is strengths based, employee driven and leader supported, focusing on fulfilling longer-term potential.
This workshop provides leaders and individual contributors with a path to start thinking and acting on development for the future and expanding opportunities.
Covered in the workshop:
- Learn the key differences between coaching for development and coaching for performance
- Understand why and when you may want to implement coaching for development practices
- Explore common approaches to coaching for development
For Managers/Supervisors - In-person & zoom options
Unable to attend on the scheduled dates - please see asynchronous video version along with the powerpoint slide deck!
Additional articles and videos:
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Books |
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“Coaching for Performance” by Sir John Whitmore - A foundational text introducing the GROW model (Goals, Reality, Options, Will) “The Coaching Habit” by Michael Bungay Stanier - Practical techniques for everyday coaching conversations “Coaching Questions” by Tony Stoltzfus - A collection of powerful questions for different coaching situations “Effective Modern Coaching” by Myles Downey - Advanced strategies for workplace coaching “Humble Inquiry” by Edgar Schein - Focuses on asking rather than telling in coaching relationships |
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Online Resources |
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Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) - Offers articles, research, and tools specifically on developmental coaching International Coach Federation (ICF) - Professional coaching organization with resources and accreditation MindTools coaching resources - Free practical guides and techniques |
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Podcasts |
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“The Coaching Habit” podcast “The Advice Trap and Staying Curious Just a Little Longer” – Brené Brown with Michael Bungay Stanier |
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Videos |
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Skill and Will (Situational Leadership review) How to have a GROW Coaching Conversation Leaders who coach are creating better workplaces, and so can you - Saba Imru-Mathieu, TEDxLausanne |