Determining factors in the effectiveness of executive coaching as a management development tool

2015 ◽  
Vol 53 (8) ◽  
pp. 1677-1697 ◽  
Author(s):  
Izaskun Rekalde ◽  
Jon Landeta ◽  
Eneka Albizu
Keyword(s):  
Executive Coaching ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Nominal Group Technique ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Business Decisions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Coaching Process ◽  
Satisfactory Outcome ◽  
Determining Factors ◽  
Selection Of

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a classified list of the factors that are most influential in the success of an executive coaching process, arranged in order of importance. Design/methodology/approach – Selection of factors from an exhaustive literature review, and development of a qualitative investigation, applying a Focus Group, a Nominal Group technique, and the Delphi method to a group of experts comprising coaches, coachees, and human resources managers, in order to complete and assess the factors selected. Findings – The most outstanding factors needed in executive coaching are confidentiality, trust, and empathy between coach and coachee; the coach’s ability to generate trust, and her/his competence in communication skills, vocation and commitment; the coachee’s need, motivation, responsibility for his/her own development and commitment to the process; and a guarantee from the organization of the confidentiality of that process. Practical implications – This research furnishes a quantitative criterion for the evaluation and ranking of the determining factors in coaching success, which facilitates a justified selection of factors, both for research and professional purposes. Social implications – This study makes it possible to better channel the allocation of resources and gearing of business decisions for the implementation of coaching programs. Originality/value – This paper provides a systematic review of the empirically based literature dealing with the main success factors in the effective application of executive coaching, and contributes new factors derived from the knowledge of professional experts, along with a classified and ranked list of those factors, assessed in terms of their relevance to the satisfactory outcome of a coaching process.

An AHP analysis of scientometrically derived factors of entrepreneurial intentions of women and constructing a conceptual research framework

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhairab Chandra Patra ◽  
Usha Lenka
Keyword(s):  
Research Methods ◽  
Nominal Group Technique ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Scientometric Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Research Framework

Purpose The purpose of this study is to analyze the entrepreneurial intentions (EI) of women to better understand the cognition process of women which will help to identify the reason for their inadequate participation in the field of entrepreneurship. Design/methodology/approach This study follows the method of a traditional literature survey followed by scientometric analysis to identify the primary factors to the EI of women. The factors obtained from the literature review were provided to the nominal group, and the process of nominal group technique (NGT) was carried out to frame a research framework. The factors were then ranked based on their significance using the analytic hierarchy process (AHP), taking into consideration the review of experts. Findings Among the primary factors, personal factors were found to be the most influential factors and weighted 54%. Self-efficacy was found to be the most prominent secondary variable and had a global weight of 22.14%. Research limitations/implications The research outcome has implications for policymaking bodies, investors, academicians and potential women entrepreneurs. Future researchers can apply exploratory research methods and confirmatory research methods to test the research framework. Originality/value Very few researchers have used the technique of scientometric analysis for the review of literature on EI of women, and to the best of the authors’ knowledge, no earlier researcher has attempted to use the technique of NGT or AHP after scientometric analysis.

Selection of Plagiarism Detection Software and Its Integration Into Moodle for Universities

2019 ◽  
pp. 200-215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehmet Bilge Kağan Önaçan ◽  
Mesut Uluağ ◽  
Tolga Önel ◽  
Tunç Durmuş Medeni
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Nominal Group Technique ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Plagiarism Detection ◽  
Software Packages ◽  
Detection Software ◽  
Selection Of

Plagiarism detection software packages have an important role in detection of plagiarism in exams, assignments, projects, and scientific researches. The main goal of this chapter is the selection of plagiarism detection software (PDS) and its integration into Moodle, an open source learning management system (LMS), for the use of a higher education institution. For this reason, first, the selection criteria are determined by nominal group technique (NGT) and then the most appropriate PDS is selected. At the end of the study, Crot, an open source PDS, is determined and integrated into Moodle. The suggested selection criteria would be useful for other higher education institutions in Turkey and other countries that rely on open software.

Selection of Plagiarism Detection Software and Its Integration Into Moodle for Universities

2018 ◽  
pp. 239-258
Author(s):  
Mehmet Bilge Kağan Önaçan ◽  
Mesut Uluağ ◽  
Tolga Önel ◽  
Tunç Durmuş Medeni
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Nominal Group Technique ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Plagiarism Detection ◽  
Software Packages ◽  
Detection Software ◽  
Selection Of

Plagiarism detection software packages have an important role in detection of plagiarism in exams, assignments, projects, and scientific researches. The main goal of this chapter is the selection of plagiarism detection software (PDS) and its integration into Moodle, an open source learning management system (LMS), for the use of a higher education institution. For this reason, first, the selection criteria are determined by nominal group technique (NGT) and then the most appropriate PDS is selected. At the end of the study, Crot, an open source PDS, is determined and integrated into Moodle. The suggested selection criteria would be useful for other higher education institutions in Turkey and other countries that rely on open software.

Utility relocation management in highway projects

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aneetha Vilventhan ◽  
Satyanarayana N. Kalidindi
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Nominal Group Technique ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Policy Changes ◽  
Highway Projects ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Coordination Strategies ◽  
Underground Utilities ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose Utility relocation issues are unfortunately frequent and recurring problems in several countries’ highway projects. Very few studies have addressed the utility relocation issues in highway projects. The purpose of this paper is two-fold. First, this paper explores how the utility relocation issues are managed in highway projects. Second, this paper systematically identifies the prioritized technical and coordination strategies to be adopted to avoid delays in utility relocation. Design/methodology/approach Multiple case-based research methodology was used to explore how the utility relocation issues are managed in highway projects. Empirical evidences from 11 road and bridge projects in India were used to develop the descriptive storyline for each of the project. The strategies used to manage the utility relocation issues were identified from three sources namely literature review, case studies and nominal group technique (NGT). The strategies were then evaluated quantitatively using NGT. Findings The analysis of the case studies showed that the delays in utility relocation were in the range of 5-52 months. It was found that the duration of relocation of utilities is impacted more significantly by the complexity of underground utilities rather than the size of the projects. Strategies that are used to manage utility relocation were identified across two groups namely; technical and coordination strategies. Practical implications Recommendations are provided for the practical use and policy changes. Originality/value The prioritized technical and coordination strategies can be used systematically to avoid delays in utility relocation.

scholarly journals Mental health staff views on improving burnout and mental toughness

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 249-259
Author(s):  
Zoe Posner ◽  
Jessie Janssen ◽  
Hazel Roddam
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Nominal Group Technique ◽  
Mental Toughness ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Health Staff ◽  
Main Question ◽  
Mental Health Staff ◽  
Content Type ◽  
North West

Purpose Burnout in mental health staff is acknowledged as a major problem. The purpose of this paper is to gain an understanding of mental health staff views on improving burnout and mental toughness in mental health staff. Design/methodology/approach Ten participants from two mental health rehabilitation units across the north-west of England took part in a Nominal Group Technique. Participants consisted of mental health workers from varied roles in order to capture views from a multidisciplinary team. The main question posed to the staff was “What strategies and techniques do you think could help improve burnout and mental toughness in mental health staff”. Findings The study revealed that the top three ideas to take forward to help improve burnout and mental toughness in mental health staff were improving the culture/organisation, improving staff wellbeing and education. Additionally, staff were highly motivated and enthusiastic about engaging in discussion about what could be done to improve their wellbeing and the importance of taking this forward. Originality/value This study is unique in involving mental health staff in discussing their ways of improving their mental health. It is also unique as it has found the nine strategies to do this and these could be used in targeted training for mental health staff.

scholarly journals Revealing factors hindering halal certification in East Kalimantan Indonesia

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 268-291 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sulistyo Prabowo ◽  
Azmawani Abd Rahman ◽  
Suhaimi Ab Rahman ◽  
Asnarulkhadi Abu Samah
Keyword(s):  
Service Industry ◽  
Food Service ◽  
Nominal Group Technique ◽  
Service Industries ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Content Type ◽  
East Kalimantan ◽  
New Finding ◽  
Data Collection Technique

Purpose – This study aims to explore various factors that hamper halal certification in food service industries in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. World halal business as well as awareness in halal products and services consumption has been growing rapidly for the past few years. However, many industry players have not yet realized those huge potential concepts of halal business. Food service industries such as restaurants and caterings show less concern in putting priority on the issue of halal certification. Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative data collection technique called nominal group technique (NGT) was used in this study. Four categories of stakeholders participated in this NGT to represent certifying body, consumers, industry player and government. Each category was given a fundamental question: “What factors are hindering restaurant and catering in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, in obtaining halal certification?” Findings – The authors found that through NGT, the authors can obtain top priority issues to be followed up by the respecting institutions which are concerned. The lack of socialization and information have led to the lack of knowledge and awareness. This is the most important issue addressed by the participants. Research limitations/implications – This research was conducted to collect data from various stakeholders in East Kalimantan Province of Indonesia. Considering the vast expanse of Indonesia and different level of development in each province, results of this study could not be generalized as Indonesia situation in general. Practical implications – Halal certification in food service industry gains low interest from industries. This research presents hampering factors in various perspectives and offers some suggestions to overcome those issues accordingly. Originality/value – It is hard to find research paper discussing halal management from the Indonesian perspective. This paper extends the use of NGT in halal management with the perspectives from many stakeholders in food service industries. It provides a relatively new finding from the Indonesian point of view.

Mentee characteristics in inter-organizational mentoring for managers: a hybrid Delphi survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (4/5) ◽  
pp. 369-389
Author(s):  
Nuria Gisbert-Trejo ◽  
Eneka Albizu ◽  
Jon Landeta ◽  
Pilar Fernández-Ferrín
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Delphi Method ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Nominal Group Technique ◽  
Delphi Survey ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Business Professionals ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Development Tool

Purpose Inter-organizational mentoring (IOM) is a human resource development tool that is used when the mentor and mentee belong to different organizations. As mentees are the focus of the IOM process, the success of this type of program is highly reliant on their characteristics. Therefore, the purpose of this paper was to derive the most desirable characteristics for mentees in IOM. Design/methodology/approach An intensive review of the literature on mentoring for managers and business professionals was carried out to identify mentee characteristics. These characteristics were then ranked for their importance to IOM using the Hybrid Delphi method (with 130 informants taking part in a Delphi survey and 19 expert IOM practitioners taking part in Focus Group and Nominal Group Technique sessions). An exploratory factor analysis identified the three main underlying factors behind the listed mentee characteristics. Findings In total, 17 relevant mentee characteristics were identified and ranked and then synthesized into three essential factors for the mentee. The results were discussed in the light of existing studies. Originality/value The mentee characteristics and factors identified in this study will be of great practical value to coordinators of IOM programs. Also, the review of the literature and the obtained results will help other researchers who wish to expand on this topic.

scholarly journals Supporting communication in semantic dementia: clinical consensus from expert practitioners

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 153-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Kindell ◽  
Karen Sage ◽  
Madeline Cruice
Keyword(s):  
Nominal Group Technique ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Dementia Care ◽  
Semantic Dementia ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Modified Delphi ◽  
Client Group ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
The Uk

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to gain consensus regarding the clinical priorities and tasks required in supporting communication needs in those living with semantic dementia and their families, by specialist speech and language therapists (SLTs), working in clinical practice within dementia care settings in the UK. Design/methodology/approach – A nominal group technique was used, followed by further exploration and refinement of issues using a modified Delphi technique with a group of six SLTs who specialised in dementia care and who had experience of working with individuals with semantic dementia and their families. Findings – The findings in the study demonstrate a broader scope of practice than is evident within the research literature with this client group. Therapists identified a range of psychosocial issues for both the person with semantic dementia and their family, in particular finding ways to support activity and participation in conversation and explore barriers and facilitators within the communication environment. Originality/value – This represents the first study to explore everyday practice in this rarer dementia and the information gathered here will be of use to a variety of health and social care professions interested in supporting those with semantic dementia and their families.

Success factors influencing the selection of the location of international firms

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 665-679
Author(s):  
Marwan Al Qur’an
Keyword(s):  
International Business ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Market Selection ◽  
Content Type ◽  
International Firms ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Selection Of

Purpose This study aims to explore critical success factors contributing to the selection of beneficial foreign markets by Arabian international firms. Design/methodology/approach Multiple case study method was adopted in the study, and thus, two rich-information comparative case studies were purposefully selected from Arabian large firms. Additionally, seven international market selection (IMS) decisions were examined through relying on personal interviews and archival data, and field notes as secondary data resources. Two main stages of analysis were undertaken, i.e. within and cross-case analyses. Findings The results showed four critical factors contributing to the selection of beneficial international markets by Arabian firms, i.e. international business experience of the selected management team, the market knowledge about the potential international markets, in-house and external consultations with international business experts and identification of a trustworthy and internationally experienced manager for the international operation. Practical implications The results have important implications to business managers by improving their foreign market selection behavior. Further, the research’s findings can assist less-experienced firms, willing to internationalize their businesses, in enhancing their decision-making process to arrive at beneficial country for their international operations. Originally/value The research findings provide significant theoretical contribution to literature review on the internationalization process of firms through addressing critical success factors in IMS decision process. Further, it provides significant methodological contributions in relation to the effectiveness of the case study approach in capturing elements of the IMS process.

Prison health service directors’ views on research priorities and organizational issues in conducting research in prison: outcomes of a national deliberative roundtable

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Leslie Simpson ◽  
Jill Guthrie ◽  
Tony Butler
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Nominal Group Technique ◽  
Research Priorities ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Health Service Provision ◽  
Health Maintenance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Organizational Issues ◽  
Prison Health ◽  
Conducting Research

Purpose Given that prisoners have significant health needs across most areas, the paucity of prisoner health research, and the difficulties involved in the conduct of research in this setting, there is a need to develop research priorities that align with key stakeholder groups. One such group are those responsible for health service provision in prisons – prison health service directors. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach Prison health service directors in each Australian state and territory were invited to participate in a national (deliberative) roundtable where the consensus building nominal group technique was utilized. This involved the identification of research priorities and organizational issues in conducting research with prisoners, and ranking research priorities. A thematic analysis was conducted on organizational issues. Findings In total, 13 participants attended the roundtable. Participants identified 28 research priorities and 12 organizational issues. Top ranked research priorities were mental health, cognitive and intellectual disability, post-release health maintenance, ageing prisoners, chronic health conditions and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. Themes identified from the organizational issues included prisoner access to research participation, health and research literacy of custodial staff, and institutional protectionism in response to research that may discover negative information about the custodial setting. Research limitations/implications These findings should inform future efforts to improve research infrastructures to undertake research to improve the health of people in Australian prisons, and help to align researchers’ efforts with those of a key organizational stakeholder. Originality/value This is the first paper to determine the research priorities and organizational issues in conducting research in prisons of prison health service directors.

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