Definition and concept
‘Mentoring relates primarily to the identification and nurturing of potential for the whole person. It can be a long-term relationship, where the goals may change but are always set by the learner. The learner owns both the goals and the process. Feedback comes from within the mentee – the mentor helps them to develop insight and understanding through intrinsic observation, that is, becoming more aware of their own experiences.’
‘Coaching relates primarily to performance improvement (often short-term) in a specific skills area. The goals, or at least the intermediate or sub-goals, are typically set with or at the suggestion of the coach. While the learner has primary ownership of the goal, the coach has primary ownership of the process. In most cases, coaching involves direct extrinsic feedback (i.e. the coach reports to the coachee what he or she has observed).
Objectives
It is important to understand that individuals are unique and organisations differ. Therefore both individual and organisational goals vary widely. Common objectives are required in order to:
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achieve results either individually or in teams
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assist managers with team building
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help individuals gain clarity in their thinking and commitment
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challenge and help individuals to change limited beliefs
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help managers to become a source of support rather than a threat, for example, to assist them in bringing out the talent and potential of their team
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identify and solve problems
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make decisions, implement changes and overcome obstacles
•
plan for the future and take advantage of potential new opportunities.
To Be continued.......
‘Mentoring relates primarily to the identification and nurturing of potential for the whole person. It can be a long-term relationship, where the goals may change but are always set by the learner. The learner owns both the goals and the process. Feedback comes from within the mentee – the mentor helps them to develop insight and understanding through intrinsic observation, that is, becoming more aware of their own experiences.’
‘Coaching relates primarily to performance improvement (often short-term) in a specific skills area. The goals, or at least the intermediate or sub-goals, are typically set with or at the suggestion of the coach. While the learner has primary ownership of the goal, the coach has primary ownership of the process. In most cases, coaching involves direct extrinsic feedback (i.e. the coach reports to the coachee what he or she has observed).
Objectives
It is important to understand that individuals are unique and organisations differ. Therefore both individual and organisational goals vary widely. Common objectives are required in order to:
•
achieve results either individually or in teams
•
assist managers with team building
•
help individuals gain clarity in their thinking and commitment
•
challenge and help individuals to change limited beliefs
•
help managers to become a source of support rather than a threat, for example, to assist them in bringing out the talent and potential of their team
•
identify and solve problems
•
make decisions, implement changes and overcome obstacles
•
plan for the future and take advantage of potential new opportunities.
To Be continued.......
Prepared by Alexa Michael and Technical Information Service
ردحذفTopic Gateway Series No. 50