Coaching And Mentoring

There are many over-lapping skills between Coaching and Mentoring but there are also differences. Learn a generally accepted methodology of applying these mentoring skills in a work environment and personal development context.

What Will Be Covered:

• Selecting and recruiting first line managers
• Definitions and recognised techniques associated with coaching and mentoring
• Formal coaching plans and processes that are recommended and widely used
• Planning and preparing for Coaching and the importance of working according to the plan
• Record keeping and monitoring progress
• Providing structured and regular feedback
• Taking corrective action as appropriate
• The difference between mentoring, coaching, counselling and training
• The roles and responsibilities of the mentor and employee to be mentored
• The written contract
• Boundaries in a mentorship relationship
• Mentoring Pitfalls
• Protégé Pitfalls
• The importance of communication in the mentoring process
• Models of mentoring
• The importance of knowledge in mentoring
• Applying the skills and techniques required of a mentor