Ecological Model of Coaching: Going beyond the one to one dynamic.

Theoretical foundations Complexity theory

o Organisations as complex evolving systemso Change in one aspect will create ripple effects elsewhereo Address these consciously and effectivelyo Positive contributions of adjustment to the environment through external

intervention Helping in organisations - Theory Schein’s theory of Process Consulting

o “Scheins’ theory to describe organisational culture as a process of external adaption (a system used by an organisation to stay in relation to the changing environment) and internal integration (the process of forming a group, to grow and to maintain relations).”

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Grant’s conception of models of coaching, counseling, consulting etc. Ecological Counseling

o Ecosystem Modelo Interactionist perspectives

Beyond ecology to embeddedness:o Kegan’s theory of embeddednesso Developmental coaching – Laske

Positive psychology – the case for building on strengths yet managing (addressing, working around) felt needs and limitations

Practical Implications

Coaching Interventionso Preserving the integrity of the coaching relationshipo Leveraging external opportunitieso Consulting in the wider environment

Phases of coaching Contracting Analysis Delivery Follow up

Levels, scope and types of interventions Range of impacts

o Relationshipso Perceptionso Roles