“Cracking the tough nuts”: mentoring and coaching the managers of small firms
David Devins
(Leeds Business School, Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds, UK)
Jeff Gold
(Leeds Business School, Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds, UK)
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Abstract
A recent learning programme funded by Sheffield TEC, targeted specifically at “tough nuts”, i.e. small organisations with no history of formal training and development for those in management positions, is examined. The background to the approach based on mentoring and coaching is explained. Findings from an impact study of 20 case organisations are presented.
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Citation
Devins, D. and Gold, J. (2000), "“Cracking the tough nuts”: mentoring and coaching the managers of small firms", Career Development International, Vol. 5 No. 4/5, pp. 250-255. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000005363
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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