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Home > News > April 2004 > 29-Apr-2004 Study: Coaching works but it could be better'Against a background of increasing demand and heightened expectation, the provision of external coaching services across the UK has soared over the last few years. The spotlight is now on coaching and, as a result, there has been an influx of providers offering a wide variety of solutions to organisations who increasingly see coaching as a key component in their development strategy. There is ample evidence to show that coaching works and yet, at the same time, there is growing confusion in the market around the quality and value of provision. How do organisations determine who will meet their requirements most effectively? How do they distinguish one coach from another? How do they ensure their chosen coach will contribute real value? This is the background for The Coaching Study 2004', a study by the University of Central England and Origin Consulting. The study, undertaken during early 2004, set out to discover how coaching contributes value to businesses and organisations across the UK. Over 100 organisations have contributed to the research and including many household names such as Royal Bank of Scotland, EMI, Unilever, Cadbury Schweppes, Pfizer, and Debenhams. According to the authors, the overall message from the research findings is that Coaching works but it could be better'. The study also revealed a growing awareness and appreciation of the potential value of coaching and, at the same time, a recognition of its limitations. Some key points which have emerged are:
A detailed account of the research, together with specific guidance for both providers and users of coaching, is now available in the report, The Coaching Study 2004'. To order a copy of the report (price £30), please contact Jerry Arnott at Origin via e-mail: jerryarnott@originconsult.com Related InformationFor related news, case studies, articles and research, visit our Coaching and mentoring home page Training and development booksDiscover books on a variety of training and development topics at the Training Reference Bookshop Source suppliersVisit the Training Reference Directory to view supplier details for a wide range of courses, products and services. Sponsored links
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