Executive Coaching
and Development Institute
Course Descriptions
Course 1: Executive Management and the Process of Coaching
Description: This course will describe the critical components
that make up the executive job. Students will understand the requirements
of the executive role to help them work with executives. In doing
so, it will identify the criteria for successful coaching with
executive leadership. Students will be presented with the concepts
to help appreciate and assess the nature and flow of helping relationships.
Within this context, the students will learn to confront themselves
and their own development as a prelude for managing the coaching
process.
Course 2: Behavior and Leadership
Description: This course will focus on the individual processes
in organizations. Students will examine and understand behavioral
orientations and individual styles. It will also explore interpersonal
functioning and interactions-- attributions, problem-solving,
stress, motivation, negotiation, and communication. At the end
of the class, students will have a descriptive model of behavior.
Course 3: Coaching Skills I
Description: This course will emphasize the "gathering of
information" while building the relationship. Students will
be familiarized with interviewing, profiles, and 360-degree assessments.
The result of this course will be for students to understand the
person/situation 'matrix'-the "who' and the 'where' pieces
or the intervention puzzle-and how to develop effective helping
relationships. There will be a strong experiential component.
Course 4: Coaching Skills II
Description: This course will focus on the goal achievement process
of the interventions. Students will learn goal setting, action
planning, and results measurement. Issues of feedback and motivation
will also be addressed. Students will learn and develop exercises
and experiences that can be used directly with clients. The result
of the course will be for students to comprehend implementation
and impact-the 'what 'and 'how' of the intervention puzzle. There
will be a strong experiential component.
Course 5: Coaching Teams and Groups
Description: This course will be a focus on group development,
structure, dynamics, and leadership. Students will be able to
provide process consulting for team building, conflict resolution,
and inter-group competition. Advisory services for managers on
change management will also be developed.
Course 6: Building a Practice
Description: This course will be designed to help students confront
and manage the challenges of starting and developing their career.
Students will consider strategy and marketing as it relates to
their coaching business. Products and services, niches, partnerships,
networking, message, and pricing will be considered. Students
will create and present a Marketing Plan.
PRACTICUM
To be arranged. Students will complete 60 hours of face to face
coaching and 10 hours of supervision. Supervision will be group
events and occur in both face and phone meetings. As preparation
to the work, students will need to orient themselves to the protocol
and profiles. They will undergo a behavioral simulation prior
to starting their work. Clients for the practicum will be provided
through Benedictine outreach. Before starting practicum, there
will be a comprehensive summary exam that will be practice-driven
and situation-focused.
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