Several diverse streams of research support different elements of the 720° approach to executive coaching. This paper explores the research foundations that contribute to both the inside-out and outside-in coaching methodologies that make up our approach. Our model is reflective of where coaching is moving as a field of practice – toward methodologies that are integrative, multi-disciplinary, and deeply embed executive and coach in an intense, collaborative experience.
One of the major challenges companies face is maintaining a steady pipeline of “ready now” candidates to move up into positions of greater scope and responsibility. This challenge raises two questions: How can leaders get to know their organizations talent on a deeper level as a prelude to individual career and organizational planning decisions? Then, how can companies also develop those individuals to support their emergence as fully qualified leaders?