A Study on the Areas and Conditions of Applying Coaching in Training and Development of Human Resource Activities

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1 Professor, Faculty of Science, Education and Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University

2 Associate Professor, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University

3 PhD student in human resources education and improvement of Shahid Beheshti University

Abstract

This study explored the areas and conditions of applying coaching in training and development of human resource activities. As a qualitative study, this research utilized content analysis approach in addition to semi-structured interviews for data collection. According to the output of this research which is the result of interview with 7 different training experts, requirements and conditions of coaching were classified into three categories: Organizational conditions (organizational structure, organizational culture, support, educational planning & performance evaluation systems), coach skills (training and information skills, motivation and communication skills) and personal conditions (acceptance , commitment and accountability). Also the areas of coaching were classified into four categories: Developing managers and management activities, developing succession planning, organization development programs and dealing with problems in the workplace.

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