Coaching is one of the most powerful techniques available to enhance your employees' performance. But few individuals have sufficiently mastered this critical skill to make a real difference in the workplace.

Terry R. Bacon, Ph.D., acclaimed author and noted corporate trainer, shares the secrets to successful coaching in his groundbreaking book, Effective Coaching. An easy-to-read, comprehensive guide, Effective Coaching takes a fresh look at the coaching challenge and shares practical strategies and tactics your managers can use to inspire employees to grow professionally and personally.

Topics covered include: discovering an employee's underlying need or problem (which is often hidden), directive versus nondirective coaching, and identifying options and barriers - breakthrough points that, once surmounted, allow individuals to reach new heights.

Eight coaching styles are described in the book, empowering managers to select the one that most effectively motivates their "coachees." EffectiveCoaching also explores some of the more difficult aspects of coaching, such as giving and receiving feedback, following up, and creating the "coaching contract." Also included is invaluable information that helps managers to develop as coaches.

Effective Coaching is filled with tips, examples, and real life case studies, which allows your team to immediately apply key concepts on the job and makes the book an invaluable resource that they'll turn to year after year. A "Q&A" on dealing with difficult situations ensures that your managers can handle the most knotty situations and are able to inspire all employees.