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framework. Megginson and Clutterbuck (2005) identify four main
stages to incorporate a culture of coaching into an organization.
Four stages to creating a culture of coaching
Nascent: T he organization conveys little or no commitment to
creating a coaching culture. This is the beginning stage of creating a
culture of learning.
Tactical: T he organization recognizes the value of creating a
coaching culture, but there is little understanding of what that
means and what will be involved. In this stage, some staff members
may have already begun the coaching process.
Strategic: The organization has begun to expend effort and time in
educating staff about the value of coaching and training people to
coach in a variety of settings. Coaching at this point is discussed,
and staff knows coaching may be used as a learning tool.
Embedded: People at all levels are engaged in coaching, both
formally and informally, within the same function and across
functions and levels.