Coaching to enhance learning and reinforce commitment

Abstract

The focus of the research was to search for and identify theory and practical constructs to guide the creation of a model for manager-as-coach to assist employees and the manager to improve knowledge and competence. At the same time the proposed model is aimed at stimulating a commitment relationship between manager and employee. Contributions the article makes are provision of a structured learning tool that increases the manager’s repertoire, a focused approach serving learning and growth needs of employee and manager, and a deliberate means for experimentation with the enhancement of perceived commitment for both participants.

Keywords

• commitment
• manager-as-coach
• learning orientation
• skills
• integrative pedagogy