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Titles appearing in Reference — Research Book News — February 2010
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Leadership development basics.

Lawson, Karen. (ASTD training basics series)
ASTD Press, ©2008    120 p.    $29.95    HD57
978-1-56286-535-1

Organizations are more complex than ever, and their behaviors affect the lives of individuals as well as the health of society. While leadership development can be taught as coursework, it also needs to be pursued in the workplace. This book outlines the steps to do so, guiding existing leaders in how to become better leadership models, and how to mentor the next generation of leaders within the ranks of their own employees. (Annotation ©2010 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Organizational coaching; building relationships and programs that drive results.

Bianco-Mathis, Virginia et al.
ASTD Press, ©2008    138 p.    $38.95    HF5549
978-1-56286-513-9

Coaching, and the feedback it provides to employees, is just one of an array of organizational change strategies. While coaching can be undertaken informally, it is more effective when it utilizes the tools and best practices that have been identified by human resources experts. This guide discusses both the theory and practice of coaching, providing numerous useful charts, graphs, and diagrams to help organizational coaches provide consistent, fair, and useful guidance to those whom they are assisting. The presentation is comprehensive without being overwhelming. (Annotation ©2010 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)