The OCM
Oxford-founded coaching and mentoring group operating since 1998. The OCM designs internal coaching and mentoring programmes, helps organisations define scope and purpose, trains internal mentors, and offers EMCC-accredited coach-mentoring qualifications.
Profile and history
The OCM is a UK coaching and mentoring group founded in Oxford in 1998. Its official site describes more than 27 years of activity and positions the organisation as an early provider of accredited coaching and mentoring training and a founding member of the EMCC.
Internal mentoring and coaching programmes
The OCM explicitly offers the design and delivery of internal coaching and mentoring programmes. It works with organisations to determine programme size, scope, purpose and cost, and provides practical development for internal coaches and mentors. Programmes combine skills development, supervised practice, theory and reflection, with delivery tailored to the organisation's context.
The OCM also provides consultancy to assess whether existing coaching and mentoring investments are fit for purpose and aligned with strategy. Its wider solutions cover executive coaching, team coaching, leadership development, culture change and organisational consultancy.
The official site names clients including BAE Systems, NHS, Babcock, Deutsche Bank, Henry Boot and Sodexo, and publishes case studies covering coaching capability, culture and leadership development.
Accreditation
The OCM is an EMCC premium partner and offers EMCC-accredited qualifications, including its Certificate and Diploma in Coach-Mentoring. The company also reports an alumni community of more than 12,500 people.
Official sources:
- https://www.theocm.co.uk/our-brands
- https://www.theocm.co.uk/ocm-enable/services/developing-internal-coaches-and-mentors
- https://www.theocm.co.uk/ocm-educate/qualifications/coaching-mentoring
- https://www.theocm.co.uk/