An investigation of the effects of leader-member exchange on the transfer of coaching skills training for leaders

Jones, R. J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7329-0502, Zhou, Y. and Andrews, H. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3745-6779 (2023) An investigation of the effects of leader-member exchange on the transfer of coaching skills training for leaders. International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring, 21 (2). pp. 134-145. ISSN 1741-8305 doi: 10.24384/vfxw-gr68

Abstract/Summary

In this paper we propose that the theory of leader-member exchange (LMX) may be a useful lens to understand the influence of social support on the transfer of leader training. Data was collected from followers before the leader attended a two-day leader coaching skills training course one month later (n = 95). There was a significant and positive association between LMX as rated by the follower and two of the self-rated follower performance indicators at time two. We highlight the opportunity for future research to delve deeper into the potential explanatory power of LMX in the transfer of training.