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Managing managerial coaching: the role of stakeholders

Managing managerial coaching: the role of stakeholders The purpose of this paper is to discuss several obstacles that can reduce the effectiveness of managerial coaching. Furthermore, the paper highlights the role played by various stakeholders [i.e. the organization, senior leaders, the human resources (HR) function and managers] in overcoming or reducing the potency of such obstacles.Design/methodology/approachThe views presented here have been derived from the authors’ professional experience in managerial coaching and a review of the literature on managerial coaching.FindingsThe authors discuss six common obstacles to effective managerial coaching: time for coaching, willingness to coach, ability to coach, employees’ ability and willingness, societal expectations and the intrusion of technology. They describe the critical role of various stakeholders (i.e. the organization, senior leaders, the HR function and line managers) in overcoming or mitigating the impact of such obstacles, thus contributing to effective managerial coaching.Originality/valueA discussion of the obstacles to effective managerial coaching and the role of stakeholders in managerial coaching is valuable for organizations that seek to enhance the performance of employees through managerial coaching. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Industrial and Commercial Training Emerald Publishing

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Emerald Publishing
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© Emerald Publishing Limited
ISSN
0019-7858
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0019-7858
DOI
10.1108/ict-10-2021-0074
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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to discuss several obstacles that can reduce the effectiveness of managerial coaching. Furthermore, the paper highlights the role played by various stakeholders [i.e. the organization, senior leaders, the human resources (HR) function and managers] in overcoming or reducing the potency of such obstacles.Design/methodology/approachThe views presented here have been derived from the authors’ professional experience in managerial coaching and a review of the literature on managerial coaching.FindingsThe authors discuss six common obstacles to effective managerial coaching: time for coaching, willingness to coach, ability to coach, employees’ ability and willingness, societal expectations and the intrusion of technology. They describe the critical role of various stakeholders (i.e. the organization, senior leaders, the HR function and line managers) in overcoming or mitigating the impact of such obstacles, thus contributing to effective managerial coaching.Originality/valueA discussion of the obstacles to effective managerial coaching and the role of stakeholders in managerial coaching is valuable for organizations that seek to enhance the performance of employees through managerial coaching.

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Industrial and Commercial Training – Emerald Publishing

Published: Mar 22, 2023

Keywords: Managerial coaching; Developmental relationships; Learning; Performance

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