Sue Blow Qualifications for their own sake are of limited value. At worst, they leave the reader thinking ‘so what?’ However, at best, they are useful indicators: of persistence over time, a measure of intellectual rigor, and knowledge of frameworks, models and theories. Those indicators can then be used in practice to help others think, make decisions and solve problems.
Qualification
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Which helped me to:
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MA (Coaching and mentoring practice) |
- Understand the theories and research that underpins modern coaching practice
- Plan, complete and present a research project at Master’s level
- Develop my own coaching skills practice with the help of supervision
and feedback
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Postgraduate certificate in coaching and
mentoring supervision |
- Support the thinking of others who coach at the highest levels
- Develop the work of less experienced coaches
- Sustain best practice in a developing profession
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MBA |
- Manage and sustain my own distance learning for 5 years
- Compare organisational theory with the practices in client companies
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PGCert Ed |
- Break complex topics into enjoyable segments
- Monitor and evaluate progress
- Understand different learning styles and abilities
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Dual honours degree |
- Cope with sustained study for four years
- Learn independently for the first time
- Be responsible for my own progress
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