Exploring the Process of Transformative Learning in Executive Coaching

IF 3.1 Q1 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS & LABOR

Advances in Developing Human Resources Pub Date : 2022-03-23 DOI:10.1177/15234223221079026

Dr Gloria Mbokota, Prof Kerrin Myres, Dr Sunny Stout-Rostron

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Abstract

Problem The important role played by executive coaching in the development of leaders is well established in the literature. While some scholars suggest that executive coaching fosters transformative learning (TL), there is insufficient empirical evidence to support this. Solution This study set out to investigate the process of TL in executive coaching from the coachee’s perspective. A longitudinal multiple case study was adopted to examine how three key transformative learning elements—disorienting dilemma, critical reflection, and rational dialogue—occurred in an executive coaching engagement and the learning outcomes that emerged. A key finding was that, in addition to the three accepted elements, there is a fourth element (acceptance) that precedes the rational dialogue. The results of this study informed the development of a transformative learning model, which could guide future research, theory, and practice in the field of human resource development (HRD). Stakeholders The study will benefit scholars and practitioners in the fields of human resource development, executive coaching and leadership development.

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探索高管培训中变革学习的过程

问题:高管培训在领导者发展中的重要作用在文献中得到了很好的证实。虽然一些学者认为高管培训促进了转型学习(TL)，但没有足够的经验证据支持这一观点。本研究旨在从受培训者的角度来研究高管培训中学习行为的过程。采用纵向多案例研究来考察三个关键的变革性学习要素——迷失方向的困境、批判性反思和理性对话——是如何在高管培训参与中发生的，以及由此产生的学习成果。一个关键的发现是，除了三个可接受的要素之外，还有第四个要素(接受)先于理性对话。本研究的结果为变革学习模式的发展提供了信息，该模式对未来人力资源开发领域的研究、理论和实践具有指导意义。该研究将使人力资源开发、高管培训和领导力发展领域的学者和实践者受益。

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Advances in Developing Human Resources INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS & LABOR-

CiteScore

6.40

自引率

6.50%

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期刊介绍： Advances in Developing Human Resources is a bi-monthly journal whose single issues explore and examine discrete topics. These single issues (or "back issues," once the subsequent issue is published) are available individually or in quantities for use in a classroom or training environment. Balancing practice, theory, and readability, each issue is devoted to important and timely topics related to the development of human resources. The content of the journal spans the realms of performance, learning, and integrity within an organizational context. Readable and relevant to practitioners, each issue is grounded in sound research and theory and edited by a top scholar in the field.