Pathways to success

Sonya Welch-Moring has worked as an external consultant with Westminster Council, London, for some years, so when an innovative coaching program for black and ethnic minority (BME) staff was suggested, she jumped at the chance to develop one. Moring's experience as a professional development co...

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Published in:Training and management development methods 2005-01, Vol.19 (1-5), p.569
Main Author: Welch-Moring, Sonya
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Career advancement
Coaching
Confidentiality
Employees
Minority & ethnic groups
Perceptions
Professional development
Professionals
Public sector
Social services
Teaching methods
Training
Work ethic
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Summary:Sonya Welch-Moring has worked as an external consultant with Westminster Council, London, for some years, so when an innovative coaching program for black and ethnic minority (BME) staff was suggested, she jumped at the chance to develop one. Moring's experience as a professional development coach over the last five years has convinced her that coaching deserves to move away from its reputation as an expensive tool for senior executives and be made accessible to staff starting out in management. There is a variety of business networks but surprisingly few are aimed at BME professionals in the public sector so it was important to target some professional development at this specific group. The most important part of the coaching process was developing trust and rapport with the delegates. As an acknowledgment of its success, the training department has entered the program for a National Training Award. The program has also changed its selection criteria to include candidates from outside a BME group.
ISSN:0951-3507