Seven domains for leadership mentoring and executive coaching A reflective paper

Authors

  • Paul O. Olson

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5278/ojs.cp.v3i1.665

Abstract

This article discusses how coaching and mentoring can be integrated and work together as systematic tools for leadership development. The author draws on psychotherapy as a parallel for practitioner research and posits five validation hypotheses for coaching and mentoring. Arguably coaching is not sufficient to develop leaders, but a useful toolbox within mentoring. Internal mentors in particular have cultural and industry knowledge of direct relevance to the adept.

Seven domains are identified for an integrated framework: Insight from reflection and meta-learning; Working with the whole person; Competence modelling; Deep listening, beyond words; Emotional intelligence; Coaching for results; and Systemic thinking and team development.

Keywords: leadership, coaching, mentoring, internal mentors, executive coaching, practice theory.

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Published

02-07-2014

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Articles in English