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Prof David Clutterbuck, is author or co-author of 77 books covering HR, Coaching and Mentoring (and arguably the the world’s leading authority in Mentoring) as well as number of Children’s books. Below are some of his most popular current books.
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Teams are a crucial part of working life, and they can also be a source of challenges, frustrations and opportunities. This industry first book explores the breadth of approaches available throughout a team coaching engagement narrated through case studies and editorial commentary. It illustrates the eclectic and emergent nature of interventions that enable teams to (more…)
Coaching supervision is most successful when it is a collaborative endeavour, with both parties clear on their role and the process. This intensely practical book provides detailed guidance on when, why and how to seek supervision and on how coaches can make the most of the supervision they receive. David Clutterbuck, Carol Whitaker and Michelle (more…)
Provides practical advice for companies on how to fulfill their responsibilities toward the community, consumers, and employees and at the same time improve the corporation’s business reputation. No longer in publication but may be available second hand. Available As:
The book that started the systemic talent management movement, The Talent Wave resulted from the research question “If HR practice in succession planning and talent management work, how come the wrong people so often get to the top?” The research found that the problem lies in treating the relationship between employees and their employer as (more…)
Understanding diversity mentoring The learning and development processes of diversity mentoring Mentoring in the context of disability Mentoring in the context of gender and sexual preference Mentoring in the context of race and culture Available As:
The first book to address the full spectrum of coaching and mentoring supervision. The reader is able to compare and contrast multiple different approaches and models and is introduced to theory in a concise, accessible way. Tatiana Bachkirova, Peter Jackson and David Clutterbuck, Open University Press Available As:
An essential toolkit for coaches aiming to expand their portfolio of approaches – at any level of experience. Dozens of practical tools and techniques arranged according to themes coaches and mentors commonly meet in their practice, with links to the theoretical underpinnings and illustrative cases. Natalie Lancer, David Clutterbuck and David Megginson, Routledge Available As:
The first book to put coaching and mentoring into an Asia-Pacific context, it explores challenges, benefits and differences in application, concept and practice across the region, using a mixture of commentaries and practical case studies. Anna Blackman, Derrick Kon and David Clutterbuck, Routledge Available As:
The presence of goals in coaching and mentoring has gone largely unquestioned, yet evidence is growing that the standard prescription of SMART, challenging goals is not always appropriate – and even potentially dangerous – in a complex and rapidly changing world. Beyond Goals advances standard goal-setting theory by bringing together cutting-edge perspectives from leaders n (more…)