The impact of executive coaching on the innovation performance of employees

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is analysis and assessment of the impact of executive coaching on organizational performance, through research and correlation with innovations. The initiative for the paper arose from the need for additional research in this area, in relation to the literature research and additional research on the situation in N. Macedonia, in order to determine the impact of executive coaching on innovation performance in organizations. The focus of this paper revolves around these questions: Is coaching related to innovation? What and to what measure do companies know about and apply coaching as a tool for innovation? How much does executive coaching or top management coaching contribute to the innovation performance of managers, employees, and the organization as a whole? Multiple perspectives on executive coaching and innovation are covered throughout the paper, starting with a positive correlation between coaching and innovation performance. The research in this direction pointed to the fact that in our country, coaching as a scientific discipline is being introduced slowly. It gives results, however, regarding the theoretical and practical applicability more scientific studies and research are needed to show its impact on personal and organizational aspects and development.