| The purpose of this quantitative study employing an ex post facto, quantitative design was to research two forms of development, namely executive coaching and traditional methods of training, in relation to the level of learning transfer achieved through each method. One research question guided this study: To what extent are there differences in learning transfer between executives who have experienced executive coaching and executives who have experienced traditional methods of training? A random sample of participants in leadership positions and members of the American Society of Training and Development (ASTD) completed the Learning Transfer System Inventory (LTSI). After taking demographics into account, the data obtained were analyzed to see whether there were any differences between coaching and traditional methods of training. Findings showed that there was a substantial perceived transfer of learning in both groups. This study has an impact on the value of executive coaching for executives and managers. |
