David E. Gray – författare

This is the definitive introduction to coaching and mentoring, written by an experienced and multidisciplinary team. Taking you all the way through from the emerging theory to informed practice, the book covers:

·         Skills, purposes and outcomes of coaching and mentoring processes

·         The many settings in which they take place – public, private and voluntary

·         Coaching and mentoring’s evidence base and how it is assessed

·         The professionalization of coaching and mentoring and a move towards integration.

Supported by a wide range of case studies, activities, further questions and topics for discussion, this book is a comprehensive but accessible introduction. The authors take a critical approach and go beyond the basics, to support your development as a critically reflective practitioner.

It is essential reading for those studying coaching and mentoring, and professionals looking to integrate coaching and mentoring into their organizations.

This is the definitive introduction to coaching and mentoring, written by an experienced and multidisciplinary team. Taking you all the way through from the emerging theory to informed practice, the book covers:

·         Skills, purposes and outcomes of coaching and mentoring processes

·         The many settings in which they take place – public, private and voluntary

·         Coaching and mentoring’s evidence base and how it is assessed

·         The professionalization of coaching and mentoring and a move towards integration.

Supported by a wide range of case studies, activities, further questions and topics for discussion, this book is a comprehensive but accessible introduction. The authors take a critical approach and go beyond the basics, to support your development as a critically reflective practitioner.

It is essential reading for those studying coaching and mentoring, and professionals looking to integrate coaching and mentoring into their organizations.

Starting with the basics and fully grounded in the context of actually doing research, this practical book is the perfect companion as students tackle a business research project head on for the first time.

Guiding readers through the research process in author David E. Gray’s approachable style, the book helps them build their understanding and develop the skills  they need to establish good practice when planning and doing research in the business world. This second edition offers:

·       A key focus on employability, highlighting the value of research beyond academia and helping students develop their transferable skills for the workplace

·       A new chapter on digital methods that shows them how to design and conduct digital business research in an ethical way

·       Fully integrated online resources in every chapter, including introduction videos from David, handy top tip videos and case studies that bring methods to life

Supporting students at every stage of their research project and showcasing examples and case studies from across the global business landscape, including HR, marketing, organization studies and tourism and leisure, this book helps them successfully and confidently apply their methods knowledge and excel in their research projects.David E. Gray was Professor of Leadership and Organisational Behaviour at the University of Greenwich.

If your focus is real world research, this book will provide you with an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide to planning, delivering, and communicating it successfully. Allowing you to see research in action, this book uses real-world case studies from a wide range of disciplines and global markets, encouraging you to apply best practice to your own work. There is step-by-step guidance on quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods to introduce you to the intricacies of real-world research.

The sixth edition:

·  Integrates digital and face-to-face methods to reflect a changing world;

·  Reveals the reality of methods and not just the theories behind them;

·  Prepares you for your studies with detailed, practical advice. 

Accompanied online by a wealth of handpicked tools and resources to help you avoid common pitfalls and learn key skills, this complete guide is still the definitive research companion for you.

If your focus is real world research, this book will provide you with an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide to planning, delivering, and communicating it successfully. Allowing you to see research in action, this book uses real-world case studies from a wide range of disciplines and global markets, encouraging you to apply best practice to your own work. There is step-by-step guidance on quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods to introduce you to the intricacies of real-world research.

The sixth edition:

·  Integrates digital and face-to-face methods to reflect a changing world;

·  Reveals the reality of methods and not just the theories behind them;

·  Prepares you for your studies with detailed, practical advice. 

Accompanied online by a wealth of handpicked tools and resources to help you avoid common pitfalls and learn key skills, this complete guide is still the definitive research companion for you.