Collins, Claire Elizabeth (2012) Exploring executive coaching : its role in leadership development. PhD thesis, University of Warwick.

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Abstract

This thesis concerns an exploration of Executive Coaching in the leadership development
context. The topic is selected for study given the recent rapid increase in uptake and spend
on the intervention in the organizational and individual development settings (CIPD, 2011)
and that, being a relatively recent intervention, research in this area is required. The context
of the coaching process is set in the literature of adult learning and is critically evaluated
alongside other dyadic intervention paradigms. The study examines the coaching relationship
as a tenet of central importance in the effectiveness of the intervention (Kampa-
Kokesch and Anderson, 2001; Kilburg, 2001) and explores two areas: whether the coaching
relationship exhibits phases of development, and whether individual coaching relationships
fit distinct patterns or types. These areas are explored through an empirical qualitative study
from the viewpoint of the participants within the relationship using a range of established
and novel research methods (Eastwick and Finkel, 2008) in an overall case study based
setting.
The findings indicate a number of distinctions between the Executive Coaching relationship
and that experienced in other dyadic development activities. The research makes a number
of contributions to the existing body of theory on Executive Coaching and, in particular, its
role as a leadership development activity. Two frameworks are offered to build up the
understanding of the coaching relationship. The first model describes the phases of the
coaching relationship, the practical and psychological process that takes place, how each
phase evolves to the next and how these phases compare with other dyadic processes.
Secondly, a typology of coaching relationships is offered which demonstrates clear attributes
distinguishing one relationship from another through two main dimensions-pace and
partnership. Both of these models offer clear contributions to the practice of Executive
Coaching, generating greater performance through establishment of more effective coaching
relationships.

Item Type:	Thesis or Dissertation (PhD)
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Executive coaching, Leadership, Executive ability
Official Date:	April 2012
Dates:	Date Event April 2012 Submitted
Institution:	University of Warwick
Theses Department:	Warwick Business School
Thesis Type:	PhD
Publication Status:	Unpublished
Supervisor(s)/Advisor:	Carnall, C. A. (Colin A.) ; Radnor, Z. J. (Zoe J.)
Extent:	xviii, 454 leaves : charts
Language:	eng

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