Synopses & Reviews
Coaching, training, mentoring and development are all about helping staff to learn, whether it is new knowledge, skills or adapting to the cultural attitudes of the organization. This book critically analyzes the methods and instruments available for those who want to learn and those who want to encourage their employees to learn. It avoids jargon and aims to make the theory and practice of learning more easily understood and accomplished.
About the Author
John Taylor works as an independent consultant with international companies and government organizations in Europe, the US, Africa and Asia. Adrian Furnham is Professor of Psychology at University College, London.
Table of Contents
Introduction * How People Learn * Current Issues in Training * Options for Learning * Coaching * Measuring Tools * Coach and Trainer Credentials * Sporting Metaphors for Business Coaching * Evaluation * Conclusion