Performance Coaching

Big Dog's Performance Coaching Page

By Don Clark - An excellent overview of the performance coaching process, how it differs from training, and mentoring, and its usefulness in improving performance. (Added: 19-Aug-2005 Hits: 990 )

Coaching as a Learning Tool

By Kristin Cobble and Ed Gurowitz - Over the past several years, coaching has emerged as a powerful new model for leadership and management. Because coaching is a time- and cost-effective way to support the learning process, it also can be an ideal tool for managers wishing to build a participative learning culture. This article describes four different models of coaching and illustrates how each facilitates organizational learning. (Added: 8-Aug-2005 Hits: 776 )

Coaching employees to be their best

By Beth Earnest - Focuses on hiring and using external coaches to work with employees, and particularly with managers and executives. (Added: 31-Jul-2007 Hits: 791 )

Coaching Employees: A Delicate Balance

By PAUL B. BROWN - Many managers have no idea how to go about using coaching to improve employee performance, particularly if they come from technical fields. Here are some concrete steps to take in coaching employees. (Added: 31-Jul-2007 Hits: 680 )

Coaching for Improved Performance: Avoiding Disciplinary Action

By Robin Nitschke - Looking for a step-by-step coaching approach you can use to help an employee improve his work performance? This approach avoids the need for discipline and produces great results. Since Robin submitted this article for publication, I asked two managers in one of my client companies to use his approach in talking with several employees who needed to improve their performance. The meetings were positive and I believe we will see their performance improve within the ninety day agreement. Both managers were very comfortable using Robin's recommended approach. Why don't you decide to try it, too? You'll be happy you did. (Added: 8-Aug-2005 Hits: 842 )

Employee Coaching: When Not To Step In

By John Reh - Interesting article that suggests when it's appropriate to step in and coach employees and when it is unwise to step in. (Added: 31-Jul-2007 Hits: 487 )

Executive Coaching Is Hot!

By Thomas Leonard - Explains the value of executive coaching, but perhaps the most valuable part of the article is the explanation of how those being coached can get the most from the process. (Added: 19-Aug-2005 Hits: 636 )

Advice and Suggestions

Objective Setting and Performance Planning

Performance Management and Appraisal - General

Performance Problems - Dealing With and Progressive Discipline