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In author Andreas van der Heydt’s “Building A Coaching Culture: How Managers As Coaches Can Include And Develop New Employees Successfully”, the author explores how internal coaching can not only improve but cultivate a stronger working environment and enrich new employees.
The Synopsis
The speed and complexity of change in business practice has never been greater than today. Navigating this “new and lasting norm” requires for any organization, besides other factors, two principal elements: Managers and leaders who are capable of coaching their team members as well as a new type of workforce that can quickly adapt to changing environments, can acquire new skills necessary to be successful in the future, and is willing and capable of stepping up to take over responsibility. The book argues that internal coaching is an excellent tool to onboard, integrate, and develop (new) employees. Successful coaching will result in higher job satisfaction (for both coach and coachee), better work and business results, and superior retention levels: A long-term win for both the organization, its employees, and customers.
Based on extensive interviews with both tenured leaders and new employees, focus groups with learning & development experts, and a comprehensive literature research as well as the author ́s own in-depth coaching knowledge and expertise, this book proposes an academically researched, developed, and validated model of eight dimensions of successful coaching as well as a five-step implementation plan which can be used as an impactful framework to embed coaching skills in organizational settings to create a sustainable and growth-generating coaching culture.
The Review
This was a truly engaging and meticulously researched read. The author does an excellent job of writing in a way that delivers the information in a clear and concise way and writes in a way that readers can engage and understand the material being taught by the author and relayed through research and study.
The research and development that went into this book are evident throughout this whole book, especially when engaging with the five-step plan that the author introduces to creating this coaching culture. This is the perfect read for those looking to improve their business in the wake of the pandemic and hoping to grow an environment that encourages new employees to grow and be taught rather than ordered around, highlighting the key differences between a boss and a coach.
The Verdict
A memorable, thought-provoking, and educational read, author Andreas van der Heydt’s “Building A Coaching Culture: How Managers As Coaches Can Include And Develop New Employees Successfully” is a must-read business and nonfiction read. The research and case studies the author presented were not just sound enlightening as well and pushed businesses and managers to develop in-house coaching programs that will empower and enrich both the business and employees as well. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!
Rating: 10/10
About the Author
Hi, my name is Andreas! I have acquired comprehensive leadership experience as Vice President Merchandising at Chewy, Director Talent Acquisition & Development at Amazon, Director Kindle Content, Managing Director of Amazon BuyVIP in Germany as well as in various senior roles at L ́Oréal. I’m a certified master coach and have trained and worked with some of the leading coaches both in Europe and the U.S. I was a co-founder at Amazon Germany ́s in-house Coaching Program and a founding member of L ́Oréal ́s Mentoring Program in Germany. Over the past 20 years, I have coached many executives from big to small businesses, start-up entrepreneurs, and young managers. My coaching approach is progressive, strongly goal-oriented, and highly effective. I hold a Doctor of Education (Ed.D) from Northeastern University, USA and an MBA from Henley Management School in the UK. Please reach out to me!
