News in Brief

Our regular Executive Coaching and Management Development programmes now stretch over 20 clients Europe wide, with some exciting new developments underway:

Levering talent in 2012

We are delighted that our new ground breaking European Partner Development Programme is now up and running. Delivered in three languages the programme reflects a genuine commitment to creating a coaching culture, and aims to unlock the full potential of talent across the organisation at every level.

Erik de Haan – Head of Coaching at Ashridge Business School, David Wagstaff from Sheffield Hallam and Christoph Mikolajczak from McKinsey have joined Andrew Cooper to complete a high profile senior team to lead the programme.

Andrew Cooper commented, "We are delighted to be partnering with a Big 4 firm to support them in their strategic objective to build a coaching organisation. Our team are delivering consultancy and a bespoke action learning programme for the Partners focusing on engaging and motivating Gen Y through effective coaching and mentoring of their teams"

Focusing on career progression

A second new European programme this year reflects the importance of delivering career progression within professional services organisations.

Clarity, transparency and performance measures are all crucial elements to building an effective route to attract, engage and retain partners.  This sends a clear message that ongoing development is viewed as an essential component of a thriving organisation.

Tough at the top

Coaching continues to play a crucial role in supporting those at the very top of the organisation.

This area of one to one coaching is an important part of what Gordon Cooper offers organisations and we are privileged to work with very experienced coaches who are able to deliver at the most senior level.

Throughout the year we will be working with both existing and newly appointed leaders, with a particular focus with a new European client on the challenges faced by those transitioning into senior leadership positions.

Our commitment to best practice

Reflecting Gordon Cooper’s own commitment to professional development we are very pleased that Heather Cooper will be joining eleven other master coaches from across Europe on the Ashridge Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Coaching and Organisation Development Supervision.

This provides a fantastic opportunity to work with other experienced practitioners and demonstrates the continued drive for excellence that informs all areas of Gordon Cooper’s work.