HONG KONG CHINESE SEE COACHES AS EQUAL PARTNERS

Despite some coaches’ concerns to the contrary, the Chinese cultural heritage of the Hong Kong Chinese is compatible with Western coaching interventions, suggests a study from Hong Kong University. Coaching was introduced into Hong Kong Chinese society within the past two decades. While Hong Kong Chinese have a strong Chinese cultural heritage, with widespread Confucian views on respecting seniors and following advice from wiser people, they don’t see the coach as a senior, and view the role of the coach as a facilitator of learning. Coaching is accepted as a useful approach for the client...

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