Manager as Coach: The New Way to Get Results

by Andrew Gilbert

Being a manager is tough and if directives and control don't work, what are the alternatives? Just telling people to 'be empowered' is not the answer. Sharing responsibility while the boss still holds accountability seems like the most obvious solution to the problem of how to get people to do willingly what they might avoid if left to themselves. Coaching is a highly effective way to do this. 'Employee engagement' is the current conundrum in organisations who want to nurture their staff at the same time as wanting to perform successfully in their markets. It is the magical ingredient which makes staff willingly work flat out, feel genuinely committed and aligned to the company's strategic aims, and produce excellent work as a result. Few organisations actually achieve employee engagement, though all say they want it. Coaching is a way of producing it. Applying coaching principles to line management has multiple benefits. It Develop employees so that they grow the skills the organisation needs Create committed employees.

Genres: Nonfiction, Business

312 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2012

Reviews

[Sander Laumets · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book to learn, how to ask good questions and how to speak less and get more.

[Tim Gray · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's an interesting book (I think) with many good ideas, and because it is written to be a commercial, not academic book, it is cheaper and more accessible.

[LouLovesItaly · Rating 4 out of 5]

A more modern approach to managing people. Clearly written, and accessible. Probably aimed at someone newer to management, and a definite step away from an autocratic management style.

[Lis Paice · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great introduction to coaching techniques for someone who isn't a coach but wants to try out a better way of managing people than the old command and control approach. Lots of practical tips, minimum jargon, clearly and accessibly written. I would recommend it especially to people taking up managerial roles for the first time.

[Georgi Yanakiev · Rating 4 out of 5]

Practical guide for managing people

I would recommend the book to anyone who is interested in developing and refining a new way to manage people in the 21st century. The book gives concise practical guidelines on how to allow people to become more autonomous and to deliver decisions.