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Module - Coaching and Communication (IFIP7002)

This module explores the application of coaching and mentoring theory, models and approaches in organisational contexts.

Content includes behavioural change models; self assessment of personal coaching and mentoring skills; coaching and mentoring theory, models and approaches; contracting and ethical issues in relation to coaching and mentoring; facilitation skills; problem solving techniques; reflective practice; the coaching cycle; developing self awareness. Communication techniques and styles, team behaviours.

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Course Overview

This module explores the application of coaching and mentoring theory, models and approaches in organisational contexts.

Content includes behavioural change models; self assessment of personal coaching and mentoring skills; coaching and mentoring theory, models and approaches; contracting and ethical issues in relation to coaching and mentoring; facilitation skills; problem solving techniques; reflective practice; the coaching cycle; developing self awareness. Communication techniques and styles, team behaviours.

On this course you will...

  • Formative Reflection 2,000 words – Role of coaching and mentoring in organisations
  • Content Theories of Coaching and Mentoring
  • Summative Reflection – application of learning, current professional perspective, develop a coaching intervention plan, and your own ongoing plans for professional development and enhanced practice.
  • Course textbooks/Journal articles – formative reflection on selected article
  • Theory and experiential learning
  • Communication and coaching– work based learning and review
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What you will learn

This module may be studied as a one off stand alone module, or in series with the wider Organisational and Industrial Leadership Programmes for which it was created to develop transformative leadership and management skills in both technical and non-technical sector organisations and enable career progression.

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    Online Learning

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