Maximizing Organizational Performance: A Guide to Effective Performance Coaching
By Patrick Behar-Courtois, PhD
Publisher: Koehler Books
Published: June 17, 2025
ISBN: 9798888247365
Genre: Business
In an era defined by complexity, disruption, and unrelenting competition, Maximizing Organizational Performance: A guide to Effective Performance Coaching offers a timely and essential guide for leaders determined to build resilient, high-performing organizations. Written by Dr. Patrick Behar-Courtois—organizational development consultant, executive coach, and academic—this comprehensive manual delivers a powerful blend of practical frameworks, research-backed insights, and real-world case studies that reveal how performance coaching can drive measurable improvements across teams and enterprises.
From frontline managers to HR leaders and executive coaches, this book equips readers with the tools to identify performance gaps, design coaching programs tailored to individual and team needs, and embed a culture of continuous learning and development. With topics ranging from leadership development and employee engagement to remote work strategies and diversity inclusion, or even, AI integration, Dr. Behar-Courtois addresses the full spectrum of modern organizational challenges.
Grounded in behavioral science and enriched with lived experience, Maximizing Organizational Performance: A Guide to Effective Performance Coaching is more than a coaching guide—it is a transformative leadership resource that empowers organizations to unlock human potential and sustain excellence in a rapidly changing world.
Ideal for professionals seeking actionable strategies to align talent development with strategic goals, this book redefines coaching as a cornerstone of organizational agility, retention, and long-term success.
Editorial Reviews:
“Packed with down to earth advice that works… emphasis on creating a coaching culture, not just one off interventions. It mixes business savvy with raw honesty.” — Literary Titan, 5 Stars
“His advice is easy to follow, practical, and strengths based, aiming for a collaborative relationship between employees and coaches.” — BookLife, Editor’s Pick
“A forceful and highly readable blueprint for addressing common corporate challenges… weaving performance coaching into the fabric of the organization’s culture and development strategy.” — Kirkus Reviews, verdict: GET IT
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