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A Five‐dimensional Model of Attributes: Some precursors of executive coach selection
Author(s) -
Gray David E.,
Ekinci Yuksel,
Goregaokar Harshita
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
international journal of selection and assessment
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.812
H-Index - 61
eISSN - 1468-2389
pISSN - 0965-075X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-2389.2011.00569.x
Subject(s) - coaching , psychology , preference , selection (genetic algorithm) , set (abstract data type) , applied psychology , principal (computer security) , social psychology , statistics , computer science , artificial intelligence , psychotherapist , programming language , operating system , mathematics
The purpose of this study was to specify a set of attributes, identified as important precursors to coach selection. Executive coaching has grown exponentially, but there have been few studies as to the efficacy of coaching, including the factors that influence a manager's choice of coach. This study sought to identify these factors. The 45‐item, online survey produced 267 useable responses. Results of the principal component analysis suggested a five‐factor solution, with women showing a statistically significant preference over men for coaches who have the A bility to D evelop C ritical T hinking and A ction , the A bility to F orge the C oaching P artnership and C oach E xperience and Q ualifications . The impact of coachee age was not significant in selecting executive coaches. The findings show a statistically significant relationship between coach attributes and the intention to continue with coaching. The implications of these findings for the selection of coaches, and for the coaching profession are discussed.