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Latest Research Study on the Impact of Coaching on
Organizational Change
COACH A presents research study at Columbia UniversityTokyo, Japan 17th September 2014

COACH A Co., Ltd. will be presenting its latest coaching findings titiled “Systemic Coaching’s(1) supports to Impact on
Clients’ Managerial Coaching Skills and Stakeholders’(2) Engagement Behaviors in their Work” at the first
International Columbia Coaching Program Conference at Columbia University to be held in New York on October
22-23, 2014.
With many companies, big and small, across the globe including the United States and Japan investing in coaching,
they need to have a way of measuring its effectiveness and calculating the return on their investment. COACH A’slatest findings shed light, by digitalizing and visualizing the data, on how a coach’s coaching skills support thecoachee’s in the achievements of their goals, as well as the overall impact of coaching on the organization.
■About Coaching Research
COACH A's research and assessments not only demonstrate the impact of coaching on organizations, they also
provide clients with a way to assess the participants' progress and the coaches' adherence to the coachingcompetencies set forth by the International Coach Federation (ICF). Companies and executives need to be armed
with this research in order to carefully select the executive coaches and coaching firms with whom they work.
For this paper presentation, it’s research study is based on data gathered from Coaching Skills Evaluation System(CSES)(3) and Coaching Skill Assessment plus (CSAplus)(4), both assessments developed by COACH A’s researcharm Coaching Research Institute which is devoted to the study of what works and what doesn't work in the practice ofexecutive coaching. Data was gathered between 2012 and 2014, consisting of 67 coaches, 567 clients and 3,170
stakeholders, a high sample size for this type of research study on the impact of coaching.
■David Matthew Prior, MCC, BCC, Core Faculty, Columbia University Coaching Certification Program, President,Getacoach.com and former Vice President for ICF commented,“Over the past 10 years, I have had the pleasure of observing Coach A’s steady emergence and ongoing growth as
an global coaching consultancy dedicated to the art (relationship) and science (research) of organizational andexecutive coaching. Their tireless dedication as professionals and passion for the field is consistently demonstrated
through a character of strength, humility and integrity.”■Event Details
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October 23, 2014 1PM“Systemic Coaching’s Impact on Clients’ Managerial Coaching Skills and Stakeholders’Engagement Behaviors in Their Work”
Adrian Gen Tsukamoto, Corporate Officer, COACH A Co., Ltd.
Musashi Bansho, Researcher, Coaching Research Institute■About the Conference
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Website:The First International Columbia Coaching Program Conference"Space as Context" for Executive and Organizational Coaching
October 22-23, 2014
Columbia University, Teachers College on the Campus (New York)
http://www.tc.columbia.edu/coachingcertification/index.asp?Id=Announce
ments&Info=1st+International+Columbia+Coaching+Conference

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Systemic Coaching:
A coaching method developed by COACH A using executive coaching as the starting point enabling capability development for the entireorganization. This not only brings changes to the executives themselves, but also delivers a systemic impact to stakeholders who work with theexecutives. The results are measured and provided as part of feedback. Through a systemic approach in coaching, COACH A asserts that bycreating leaders who work towards change can transform not just the people around them but also the entire organization.
Stakeholders:
Refers to the people who work and interact with the coaching client. For example, the stakeholder of a business executive may include direct
reports and colleagues from similar or equal positions.
Coaching Skills Evaluation System (CSES):
An online system developed by Coaching Research Institute used in measuring coaching skills and the effects gained from coaching. After acoaching engagement, professional coaches can receive feedback from their coaching clients to further enhance their coaching skills andunderstand the effects gained by the clients from coaching.
Website：https://cses.crillp.com/login
Coaching Skills Assessment plus (CSAplus)
A 180-degree assessment developed by Coaching Research Institute used in evaluating the coaching skill of the client included as part of
COACH A’s leadership development program. This assessment measures the leader’s actions and behaviors, as well as the condition of theworkplace.

■About COACH A
COACH A is a global coaching firm and has worked with over 1,700 corporations and organizations, transforming
organization through the development of leaders. With offices located in New York, Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong,Singapore and Bangkok, COACH A provides systemic coaching in English, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese and Thailanguages. The firm’s extensive infrastructure allows clients to receive coaching from any location at any time. In
addition, the firm’s research arm Coaching Research Institute (CRI) measures coaching impact through quantitative
evidence enhancing the quality of coaching and helps produce faster results for clients.
■About Coaching Research Institute (CRI)
Coaching Research Institute LLP (CRI) is a research institute established through financing from COACH A Co., Ltd.,
consisting of researchers who are certified in professional coaching. CRI has conducted studies based on data fromover 120,000 people from 800 companies. CRI’s goal is to pursue the most effective mechanism in how coaching
functions and foster the global standardization of methods for impact measurement.
COACH A Co., Ltd. http://www.coacha.com/
2-1-30, Kudan-Minami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Japan
Offices: New York, Singapore, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Bangkok
President: Yoshiyuki Suzuki
Contact:Kei Ohtani or Mariko Yasuoka
TEL: 03-3237-8050
E-Mail: tm_pr@coacha.com

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