Coaching and Mentoring

Overview

Coaching and mentoring are intensive approaches to working with individuals with the aim to facilitate professional and personal learning. Trust is at the basis of the coaching and mentoring relationship. This Short Course examines the process steps as well as utilises the key skill sets to develop effective coaching and mentoring.

Topics Covered

• Define coaching and mentoring
  Highlighting similarities and differences
• Identify four phases of coaching and mentoring process
• Explore the GROW model
• Utilise career coaching skills
• Practice how to conduct an initial mentoring meeting
• Follow the steps in feedback for reinforcement and redirection
• Strategise ways to overcome barriers to effective coaching and mentoring.

Learning Methods

• Skills training and practice, using role play and simulation
• Experiential learning through watching others in action on DVD
• Modelling different styles of coaching and mentoring to explore their use and relevance

Who should attend

This dynamic and in-depth two day Short Course is for experienced leaders, change agents and educators who already work on a one to one basis with people. Past participants include chief executives, managers, management consultants and professionals who want to expand their competence as a coach and mentor. We will explore the definition and core skills of both.

Outcomes

By the end of the Short Course you will have:

• Developed your practical repertoire of skills and increased confidence in coaching and mentoring
• Expanded your understanding and awareness of the scope and potential of working one to one
• Identified your strengths and areas of development and you will have strategies for continued learning