Psychometrics in Coaching - 2nd Edition by Jonathan Passmore (Paperback)

About the Book

Psychometrics in Coaching offers expert advice on how coaches, consultants and human resource managers can use psychometrics to support and develop individuals.

Book Synopsis

With a growing demand for psychometric testing in the coaching profession, coaches and practitioners alike need to understand the psychology underpinning the tests as well as how to select and apply them effectively. Published with the Association for Coaching and written by an international team of global coaching practitioners and psychometricians, Psychometrics in Coaching provides an overview of using psychometrics and providing feedback and offers clear explanations of the key models and tools used in coaching today. Whether you are new to using psychometric tests or an experienced practitioner, this book provides you with a deep understanding of the models, the theory and research behind them, their reliability and validity, and how to implement them as part of a wider coaching and development programme. Psychometrics in Coaching is an essential resource for those seeking expert guidance from the leading writers in the field, as well as students on psychology, psychometrics, business and human resources programmes.

Review Quotes

"A very timely book. Both coaching and psychometrics are fast growing areas. Psychometric test results help build the foundation on which effective coaching rests. Any coach should know this information."-- "Professor John Rust, The Psychometrics Centre, University of Cambridge"

"Executive coaches are increasingly aware that our observations are invariably biased, distorted and selective. While that is part of the charm and power of coaching, this textbook is invaluable in balancing our sometimes overly subjective perception."-- "Erik de Haan, Director of Centre for Coaching, Ashridge Business School"

"The book is for those new and experience using psychometric tests, as well as students in psychology, psychometrics and human resources management"-- "Sci Tech Book News"

"This book fills an important gap in the coaching literature. Psychometric data figures increasingly in the background materials coachees bring to the learning alliance and the book provides valuable guidance on how to make safe, effective use of a wide range of instruments."-- "Professor David Clutterbuck, Clutterbuck Associates"

"This book... is an invaluable addition to the growing number of books on coaching. Psychometrics in coaching is a must for those commissioning coaching, for coaches wishing to improve their knowledge of this area and for those studying leadership. The clear style makes it accessible for readers new to this area as well as being suitable for experienced practitioners - a useful book to add to the library."-- "Coaching at Work"

About the Author

Jonathan Passmore is an occupational psychologist with an international reputation having spoken at conferences across the world. He is the editor of the Association for Coaching series with Kogan Page as well as Appreciative Inquiry for Change Management and Top Business Psychology Models.