Coaching for Innovation Tools and Techniques for Encouraging New Ideas in the Workplace

by Bianchi, Cristina; Steele, Maureen

• ISBN13: 9781137353252
• ISBN10: 1137353252
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2014-05-30
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Summary

Making innovation in the workplace highly accessible, Coaching for Innovation presents a practical step-by-step guide to coaching. Full of models, tips, exercises, and examples, this book provides readers with the tools to maximise creativity and performance in the workplace and to manage innovation options. It demonstrates the integral role that coaching can play in idea generation and the innovation process, to gain the competitive edge.

Author Biography

Cristina Bianchi is an inspirational trainer, facilitator and coach. Truly international, she is an accomplished public speaker with hands-on professional experience. She focuses on management and leadership development, conflict management, women and leadership and the role of diversity in innovation. Cristina is Founder/Managing Director of Enhance Training and Development.

Maureen C. Steele is an experienced trainer and coach with a strong focus on communication and a background in international business. She inspires and motivates groups and individuals, encouraging them to tap into their hidden potential. She is Founder/Managing Director of The Training Box Ltd and author of 52 Brilliant Communication Tips.

Table of Contents

1. Bringing Out the Coach Inside
2. Coaching First Steps
3. A Guide to Powerful Questions
4. Mindful Listening
5. Sparking the Relationship Level
6. Navigating the Process
7. Implementation and Beyond
8. Why 1+1=3
9. The Creative Coaching Session
10. The Coaching Toolkit for Teams