Coaching for performance, John Whitmore

Saba Imru Mathieu

Sir John Whitmore’s book Coaching for Performance is a classic in the coaching literature. In 1992 it presented a radical break away from the command and control approach in the workplace, inviting managers instead to coach for performance through the development of people's potential. It is a complete guide to coaching skills and mindsets for both managers and for professional coaches. 

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