Group Coaching: A Practical Guide to Optimizing Collective Talent in Any Organization

by Ro Gorell

As internal coaching programs are becoming a widely used approach to retaining, engaging and developing employees, it is also becoming increasingly obvious that group and team coaching is the most beneficial form of talent development. Coaching people in groups is not only cost effective but also presents opportunities for systemic change, developing everyone in the process.

With tips, templates and varied perspectives, Group Coaching is a practical handbook that coaches readers and allows them to learn at their own pace. It covers key topics such as the definition and uses of group coaching, contracting and establishing goals, face to face versus virtual group coaching, group dynamics, the differences between a good coach and a good group coach, selecting a group coach, evaluating group coaching, creating viral coaching networks, the differences between team and group coaching and the business case for group coaching.

Presenting a framework of best practice supported by a range of tried and tested group exercises, tools and case studies, change consultant and business coach Ro Gorell provides the preparation needed to run successful group coaching sessions and use group coaching as a way of developing talent.

232 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Hazel]

While I think it could have been written more succinctly, I do find some of the processes, tools and perspectives helpful in my group coaching journey. Appreciate the writer’s effort in putting this together.

[Sunil Nair]

Lots of information but got really bored. Nothing new an experienced coach wouldn't know.

[Alex]

Too far from being 'practical'

Some good thoughts are scattered through the book but as for me they won't allow one to start coaching groups.

What you can get from this book is more reasons to see that group coaching is good.

[Vaidant Jain]

Good and detailed dive into the world of group coaching. Rather technical on some fronts.