In light of the challenge of the university to increase production in the area of research and publication, the University Research Office (URO) recognizes the need to continuously develop the ability of the faculty and staff to effectively participate in the academic work of knowledge generation and use. The Training & Coaching Program aims to build the structure and system to address this particular area of concern. The Research Training & Coaching Program of the URO is composed of two components: 1) Research & Proposal Writing Training and 2) Research & Publication Coaching Program. These support components are available to AdZU faculty and staff and caters to varying skill and experience levels in terms of research and publication. 

Organizations today are experiencing a faster pace and broader scope of change. Faced with a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environment, the best performing organizations are distinguished by the quality of both the functional and leadership talent hey attract and retain. Today’s talent demands ongoing feedback and continuous opportunities for self-development. The complexity and the fast pace of change mean that development approaches such as courses and training cannot meet all the needs of people in organizations. In their place, organizations view coaching as a more impactful way of developing talent to perform at their highest potential. In addition to the classic one-on-one coaching for senior leaders, organizations are keen to invest in building a culture where coaching is seen as a crucial skill for successful collaboration on every level.