THE IMPACT OF SKILLS DEVELOPMENT INTERVENTIONS ON CORPORATE CONTROL: EXECUTIVES’ & DIRECTORS’ COACHING

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Rouxelle de Villiers ORCID logo, Vida Botes ORCID logo

https://doi.org/10.22495/cbv9i3art5

Abstract

Senior decision-makers require knowledge, skills and attributes to pro-actively navigate the business environment in search of optimal organizational outcomes. Increasingly executive coaches are employed to develop these leadership competencies. The paper integrates literature findings from human resource development, organizational behavior, management and psychology disciplines and posits a framework for effective triadic coaching relationships. The model includes requirements for positive performance results, corporate governance, strategy and organizational change outcomes. The study concludes with a number of detailed suggestions for better practice of executive coaching for non-executive directors, practicing executives and consultants. The cautionary notes regarding limitations and impact of coaching and incompetency training on strategy and proprietary intelligence make an important contribution to the body of knowledge regarding executive coaching.

Keywords: Director Development, Coaching, Executive Coaching, Incompetency Training, Knowledge Flow, Performance Evaluation, Strategy Development, Talent

How to cite this paper: de Villiers, R., & Botes, V. (2013). The impact of skills development interventions on corporate control: Executives’ & directors’ coaching. Corporate Board: role, duties and composition, 9(3), 50-65. https://doi.org/10.22495/cbv9i3art5