What are the challenges of introducing internal coaching in a VUCA context?

This paper explores the perceived challenges an organisation may face when planning to introduce internal coaching into a fast-paced, volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) environment. Using a case study methodology, the research is based on 14 semi-structured interviews and interrogatio...

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Published in:	International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring
Main Author:	Pam Williams
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford Brookes University 2017-06-01
Subjects:	VUCA internal coaching case study spot coaching managers as coaches
Online Access:	https://radar.brookes.ac.uk/radar/file/6c720684-12b2-417d-8a82-08659802cc47/1/special11-paper-02.pdf

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