What are Coaching and Mentoring?
Coaching – Enhancing technique that involves observing an individual at work and providing feedback to improve current work performance or correct deficiencies – Focusing on enhancing skills and capabilities relevant to the immediate career path – Relationship generally has a set duration – Short-term (sometimes time-bounded) – Formal and more structured in nature and meetings are scheduled on a regular basis – Revolving more around specific development areas/issues related to tasks Mentoring – Relationship to give people the opportunity to share their professional, personal skills and experiences, and to grow and develop as an individual – Focusing on career and personal development through guidance, direction and career advice – Ongoing relationship that can last for a long period of time – More long-term with a broader view of the person growth – More informal and meetings taken place and when the learner needs some advice, guidance or support – Resolving more around developing the
