Although there is a lack of agreement
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of coaching in organisations:
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8 a0 U. g. ?9 H) j1 r3 {# \- 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 the
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- Coaching activities have both organisational! n. V/ o0 h' r5 W/ }( r4 i% ?% C
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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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