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of coaching in organisations:
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1 I! y# c4 Z4 e$ }+ e y- It is essentially a non-directive form of* c/ a& [( r- b
development
- It focus on improving performance and developing/ R' d- i* f6 Y& m
individual’s skills
- Personal issues may be discussed but the( H% n5 M0 k- B+ W) f
emphasis in on performance at work
- Coaching activities have both organisational
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- It assumes that individual is psychologically
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- It provides people with feedback on both their8 E( [: ?) P2 g, x
strengths and weaknesses
- It is a skilled activity, which should be& x5 y+ M% m5 P' M- Y% P% Z
delivered by training people.
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