Coaching and Mentoring : What They Are and How to Make the Most of Them

Executive coaching is big business. A top coach in America can earn more than fifteen thousand dollars a day-well beyond the normal fees charged by most consultants. This comprehensive guide explains everything you need to know to engage and deploy coaches and mentors effectively. Topics covered include: - Goals and costs of different types of coaching and mentoring - How to assess a coach's effectiveness - Tips for helping coaches and mentors succeed - Pitfalls to avoid - Real-life lessons learned by those interviewed for this book The drive to excellence for individuals and organizations makes coaching and mentoring ever more important in our challenging 24/7 global business environment.

Jane Renton is a former presenter $$ currently teaches public $$ executives and others in $$ and finance for a number of $$ Economist Intelligence Unit.