Coaching and Mentoring

Coaching and mentoring are both forms of paired support that encourage individuals to develop their skills and knowledge. Learn about the key principles of coaching and mentoring, how to develop effective coaching and mentoring relationships and the benefits this can bring to your team.
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9 Minutes

The GROW Model of Coaching and Mentoring

Master the GROW Model coaching technique. Learn Goal, Reality, Options and Will steps with examples, benefits, and implementation strategies. Provides support with a video, a template and a worked example.

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5 Minutes

How to Introduce a Successful Mentoring Program

In order to harness the full potential of mentoring, senior managers should carefully plan and structure their approach to its implementation. Here, we outline some practical suggestions for the successful introduction of a mentoring programme.

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4 Minutes

Choosing an Executive Coach

Choosing your coach is a vital first step in the executive coaching process. Following the advice in this guide will put you in a strong position to make a confident, informed decision.

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7 Minutes

Co-Active Coaching

Here we discuss the Co-Active Coaching model, developed by Laura Whitworth, Henry Kimsey-House and Phil Sandahl, which places a strong focus on the power of the coaching relationship, in which both coach and client are active collaborators.

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The Stages of Mentoring Relationships

Kathy Kram identifies four stages in a mentoring relationship, which can be viewed in terms of an upward spiral, as both parties have the potential to grow and develop as a result of the relationship.

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Coaching and Mentoring Overview

This overview of coaching and mentoring discusses their benefits, the charateristics of a successful coach/mentor and some of the cultural and gender issues involved.