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: 357 )

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: 407 )

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: 357 )

By na - This dynamic process is a fundamental component to effective performance management. It works by assessing employee achievement not only by the goals set before him or her but by the circumstances under which the employee is working. By its very name – coaching – this review process does not take six or eight months to start working, but rather allows the supervisor to take a hands on approach to his or her workers, continually providing feedback that encourages the employee in the strengths demonstrated as well as giving constructive criticism in the areas that need improvement. (Added: 29-Jul-2005 Hits: 303 )

By Jennifer Long - Explains the importance of performance coaching in maximizing the impact of training so it does make a difference on the job. (Added: 19-Aug-2005 Hits: 245 )

By na - Coaching is a method of strengthening communication between you and the employee. It helps to shape performance and increase the likelihood that the employee's results will meet your expectations. Coaching sessions provide you and the employee the opportunity to discuss progress toward meeting mutually-established standards and goals. A coaching session focuses on one or two aspects of performance, rather than the total review that takes place in a performance evaluation. Coaching principles and techniques are explained. (Added: 15-Aug-2005 Hits: 219 )

By Susan Heathfield - Managers can help employees improve or address performance problems if they develop and use some basic coaching techniques. This article presents some basic principle and coaching techniques for managers (Added: 8-Aug-2005 Hits: 143 )