Coaching and Mentoring

Overview

There is often confusion over the terms ‘coaching’ and ‘mentoring’. We take time to examine the differences and similarities between them.
Coaching is performance driven with its purpose being to improve the individual’s job performance. Mentoring is more relationship orientated where issues are shared to develop the “protégés” professional and personal success. This course examines the process steps as well as utilises the key skill sets to develop effective coaching and mentoring. Trust is at the basis of the coaching and mentoring relationship.

Topics covered

In this interactive course we will focus on developing your practical repertoire of skills to increase your capability as well as confidence in coaching and mentoring. We will teach you the GROW model as a way to structure your coaching and mentoring sessions. Use of this model will help your employees improve performance, solve problems, make better decisions, learn new skills and reach their career goals.

• Define coaching and mentoring and what each role does
• Analyse your coaching and mentoring effectiveness
• Identify the four phases of the coaching and mentoring process
• Explore the GROW model – a simple method for goal setting and problem solving
• Strategise ways to overcome barriers to effective coaching and mentoring
• Utilise career coaching skills and techniques

Outcomes

You will:

• Take a coaching session using the GROW model
• Practice how to conduct an initial mentoring meeting
• Follow the steps in feedback for reinforcement and redirection

Your organisation will:

• Benefit from you having clarity around what a coach does and what a mentor does
• Gain process steps for the implementation of effective coaching and mentoring sessions
• Acknowledge your increased knowledge and know-how of coaching and mentoring others

Who should attend

CEOs, managers, management consultants and professionals who want to expand their competence as a coach and mentor.

Your organisation may be eligible to use a Capability Development Voucher through the NZTE Regional Business Partner Network on this course. Follow this link to find out more www.exec.auckland.ac.nz/nzte 

This course may qualify as a continuing professional development (CPD) activity.  Please check with your professional body.