Journal of Iranian Public Administration Studies

Journal of Iranian Public Administration Studies

Dimensions and Factors of Successful Executive Coaching: A Study in National Iranian Gas Company

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Professor, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran.
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
3 PhD Student, Department of Public Administration, Kish International Campus, University of Tehran, Kish, Iran.
10.22034/jipas.2022.301269.1223
Abstract
Executive coaching, as a one of the new ways of developing and fostering managers, basically focuses on behavior change, self-awareness, learning, and ultimately job excellence. Although this new approach has achieved increasing acceptance worldwide, its potential has not been fully achieved as expected by leading organizations. Especially, Iranian organizations have shown no interest in executive coaching and consequently there is no evidence on this topic in Iranian organizations. Accordingly, this paper, using qualitative research design, semi-structured interviewing with 18 experts, and applying thematic analysis method in MAXQDA software, explores the dimensions and factors of executive coaching in National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC). The research findings show that 21 factors of executive coaching can be conceptualized and categorized in five dimensions: manager characteristics, coach characteristics, organizational characteristics, relationship quality, and coaching practices. Also, the Implications of the research for managers, coaches and organizations are presented at the end.
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Volume 4, Issue 2 - Serial Number 12
Spring 2021
Pages 133-157

  • Receive Date 02 September 2021
  • Revise Date 08 November 2021
  • Accept Date 22 November 2021