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of coaching in organisations:
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- It is essentially a non-directive form of
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- It focus on improving performance and developing
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- Personal issues may be discussed but the4 C6 r. C4 a4 g+ }' ^: n
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 their
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- It is a skilled activity, which should be
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