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Citation
Pirrie, J. (2006), "Team power (coaching)", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 20 No. 5. https://doi.org/10.1108/dlo.2006.08120ead.004
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Team power (coaching)
Team power (coaching)
Pirrie J.Training Journal, February 2006, Start page: 23, No. of pages: 5
Purpose – Sets out the ideas that underpin a team coaching program and describes how these can be applied in practice. Design/methodology/approach – Sets out the characteristics of a healthy team, describing how emotions, such as fear of failure, can prevent people from contributing effectively to a team. Discusses how coaching can enable team members to manage their emotional blocks, outlining the coaching methods that can be used. Findings – Argues that teams are social units that rely on team members having a good rapport, being willing to be flexible and being in a good emotional state. Contends that coaching will enable team members to manage their emotions and communicate effectively with each other, laying the groundwork for learning and improved performance. Originality/value – Explains the contribution that coaching makes to team performance.ISSN: 1465-6523Reference: 35AG355
Keywords: Coaching, Learning, Performance management, Team working