There are four basic types of program evaluation: (1) description, (2) documentation, (3) determination of outcomes, and (4) diagnosis. I identify these as the "four Ds."
An international coach and consultant, professor in the fields of psychology, management and public administration, author of more than 50 books, and president of a global institution (PSP) that provides training, conducts research, and publishes books at the cutting edge of professional psychology. Dr. Bergquist consults on and writes about personal, group, organizational and societal transitions and transformations. In recent years, Bergquist has focused on the processes of organizational coaching and the field of health psychology. He is coauthor with Agnes Mura of coachbook and consultbook, co-founder of the Library of Professional Coaching and founder of the Library of Professional Psychology.
There are four basic types of program evaluation: (1) description, (2) documentation, (3) determination of outcomes, and (4) diagnosis. I identify these as the "four Ds."
The Rational Optimist by Matt Ridley is one of the books that I greater admire and from which I have extracted many insights as a professional coach. I am not alone in expressing enthusiasm for this book — it has received many rave reviews. In this brief review of The Rational Optimist we want to highlight several key points, indicate where other authors we …
Organizational coaches can play an important role in meeting the distinctive challenges associated with entrepreneurial leadership in closely held professional enterprises.
Perhaps it is most important to recognize that human evolution is not finished. We are still changing (for good or ill) and this change is not occurring in an orderly manner, but rather through the random (even chaotic) variation in genetic makeup found among members of our species and through the swerving and diversity of social systems.
William Bergquist and William Carrier We need to know more about what we are doing as professional coaches working in a complex and highly dynamic environment. This third issue of The Future of Coaching (like the second issue) is devoted to addressing questions associated with this knowledge gap. Francine Campone: Real World Coaching: Real World Research Leslie Evans and Vance …
The list in this issue identifies some of the books to be found in the LPC Writers Cottage.
The Balint Method has been used recently among professional coaches in their work with one another in a group setting (usually 6-8 coaches)
Four assumptions about what leads to use of evidence collected regarding any professional practice: Rational Planning, Human Problem-Solving, Social Interaction and Political.
The field of professional coaching is in need of evidence—evidence that demonstrates the effectiveness of skillful coaching, evidence that provides guidance regarding the specific coaching strategies that most successfully address certain client issues, and evidence that points the way to further developments and improvements in this emerging human service endeavor. Much as evidence-based practices are now prominent in the fields …
Imagine that we are a year into the future. We implemented the plan as it now exists. The outcome was a disaster. Please take 5 to 10 minutes to write a brief history of that disaster.
Suzi Pomerantz: Thank you, sweet Mad! Love you!...