Harvard business essentials : coaching and mentoring : how to develop top talent and achieve stronger performance

What coaching is all about : its place in management -- Preparing to coach : keep your eyes, ears, and mind open -- Discussion : where minds meet -- Active coaching and follow-up : getting down to business -- Becoming a better coach : beyond the basics -- Executive coaching : when bosses need help -- Mentoring and management : developing human assets -- The right match : advice for matchmakers -- Being an effective mentor : and a receptive protégé -- Women and minorities : special mentoring challenges -- Beyond traditional mentoring : peers and networks.

Offers managers comprehensive advice on how to help employees grow professionally and achieve their goals. This volume covers the full spectrum of effective mentoring and the nuts and bolts of coaching. Managers learn how to master special mentoring challenges, improve listening skills, and provide ongoing support to their employees