Competitive advantage is key for any business, right? However with recent budget cuts for business, organisations are scrimping and saving anywhere they can - which usually means major cutbacks on training and development. Therefore if you want to stand out and a step ahead of the rest today, professional training in coaching in a corporate environment will be a very valuable asset to have. Coaching and motivating teams is a key player in securing organisations competitive advantage, whether it be your own organisation or one in which you work for.
Telegraph jobs have teamed up with Henley Business School for the second time to offer a £15,000 bursary for the winners to complete an MSc in Coaching and Behavioural Change. Corporate Coaching is seen to be in growing demand recently, especially with the fastening pace of the 21st century business environment. Ms Bossons, coaching programme director at Henley, said that coaches were being sought out by more senior managers struggling with the demands of the recession and, more recently, the slow economy recovery.
"It is help with difficult decisions; people decisions; stressful things. It is clear thinking space to help people take emotion out of decisions often involving other people." (Telegraph.co.uk)
Why has Find my Funding decided to feature this competition?
Although this competition does not directly result in funding for your business, we feel that investing in ourselves is just as important for developing successful and sustainable businesses. This competition provides those that may not normally have the funds to be able to invest in their own human capital, complete a course of study and learn valuable lessons about management and coaching along the way. We feel that the skills that you would gain over this period would add immeasurable value to your future businesses, enabling you to manage and coach your team all the way to entrepreneurial success!
Although this competition does not directly result in funding for your business, we feel that investing in ourselves is just as important for developing successful and sustainable businesses. This competition provides those that may not normally have the funds to be able to invest in their own human capital, complete a course of study and learn valuable lessons about management and coaching along the way. We feel that the skills that you would gain over this period would add immeasurable value to your future businesses, enabling you to manage and coach your team all the way to entrepreneurial success!
What is the competition?
The challenge is to write an essay of no more than 750 words answering the question, "Is a coach a business leader's best friend?"
The challenge is to write an essay of no more than 750 words answering the question, "Is a coach a business leader's best friend?"
How do I apply?
Entrants must submit their 750 word essay to henleycoaching@telegraph.co.uk. A CV must also be attached with details of the applicants career history, academic qualifications, and a cover letter explaining their reasons for applying to the bursary must be included.
Am I eligible to enter?
This competition is open to anyone living in the UK aged 18 years or over, however you must not be an employee of Telegraph Media Group, Henley Business School, their agents or anyone else professsionally associated with the competition.
Further details of the competition
Once the application deadline is reached, the top 5 most original and exceptional answers will be shortlisted and these applicants will attend an interview at Henley Business School. The winner will receive the £15,000 bursary and be enrolled on the MSc Coaching and Behavioural Change course beginning autumn 2011 or spring 2012. The winner will be announced on July 31st, an interview will be arranged with the Telegraph newspaper shortly after.
For more information on this course, please visit www.henley.com/coaching
DEADLINE: MIDNIGHT JUNE 27TH 2011
