Entrepreneurial Coaching: A Two‐Dimensional Framework in Context

Critical Evaluation:

This scholarly article was published in June 2020 by four professors, and funded but the University of Kassel, Germany. Unfortunately, this resource is not accessible to the public. For those who do have access to it, it is a moderately challenging read. There are several charts and tables within the paper which require a keen eye to detail and understanding. This article specifically focuses on the term ‘coaching’, which authors mention lacks a clear definition. For the purpose of this annotated bibliography, coaching is used interchangeably with mentoring. Overall, researchers found that entrepreneurial coaching when placed within the framework of expert-versus process-consultation approach and Individual-work -venture focus allowed for the best results due to the flexibility, customization, and interchangeability of the approaches. Additionally, This article distinguishes between classical workplace coaching, start up consultancy, entrepreneurial mentoring, and executive coaching. Finally, practical tips and tricks are included within this resource, such as How to break down the complexity of entrepreneurial job demands and allow coaching to guide as opposed to direct.

Kotte, S., Diermann, I., Rosing, K., & Möller, H. (2021). Entrepreneurial Coaching: A Two‐Dimensional Framework in Context. Applied Psychology: An International Review, 70(2), 518–555. https://doi-org.cyrano.ucmo.edu/10.1111/apps.12264