Review of Building A Coaching Culture

[peter-turo]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Building A Coaching Culture" by Andreas Von Der Heydt.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Many newly hired employees leave their jobs before the six-month mark. This frequently occurs as a result of the absence of a structural framework that effectively onboards and integrates new members. Additionally, there is a chilly and tenuous relationship between staff members and experienced supervisors. When managers work with and consult employees, the organization produces more. However, this is not the case in situations where managers are recognized to be more authoritative and educational.

Building A Coaching Culture by Andreas Von Der Heydt is a research-oriented book that not only recognizes the underlying issues that inhibit the onboarding of new members but also provides a practical in-depth model that can help the organization realize its vision. The author conducted his research as part of his fulfillment of his doctoral academic work. He is a senior leader and coach and was able to blend his vast experience in business with his evidence-based research.

There were a few elements that I really liked. First, despite having a wealth of expertise, he remained objective when presenting facts. He spent a lot of time speaking with the appropriate stakeholders. He also attempted to maintain the accuracy of his data. He promised to return a copy of his final research findings as a thank-you to the interviews and participants. That wasn't simply original; it also gave him the opportunity to conduct more interviews and obtain more information. Second, he did succeed in distilling intricate processes and information into clear, understandable concepts. Since the work was stated in simple terms, it differs from most research work, which is typically complicated and draining.

However, I did notice the context was composed of long sentences. Some sentences were long enough to form independent paragraphs. If the author hadn't kept his linguistic style academic and clear of jargon, this might have been the part of the book I found least pleasant—it was not hard to take in. I came to conclude the book was professionally edited as I only encountered one or two minor errors, which did not affect my reading experience. The book contains valuable guidelines and insights for managers and leaders, which can help them transform into successful and friendly coaches—which adds up to more effectiveness. For the aforementioned reasons, it is without doubt that this book deserves 4 out of 4 stars.

I recommend this book to any organization, manager, or leader. The book not only advocates the need for a coaching culture but also formulates an in-house coaching model that works in every organization regardless of its size.

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Building A Coaching Culture
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[Chinazo Anozie]

This book will be great for professionals. However, I'll have to pass because I don't read non-fiction. Thanks for the review.

[Amy Luman]

I do think hat coaching is important. I would rather be led to developing my own conclusion than told how to think. I don’t believe I’ll read this, though. It sounds too specific.