Introduction to Mentoring
Duration: 1 day
Mentoring is a sensitive and valuable type of development tool. It involves taking on the role of a trusted and experienced advisor to another individual, and requires a range of skills. Mentoring is a powerful and effective way of creating sustainable change.
Objectives
By the end of the programme delegates will be able to:
- Describe the key characteristics of a good mentor.
- Identify the main differences between coaching and mentoring.
- Use mentoring as a positive development tool.
- Explain the importance of adapting our communication style when mentoring.
Programme Outline
- The role of a mentor.
- Understanding the difference between mentoring and coaching.
- Identifying the key skills of an effective mentor.
- Creating the right environment for successful mentoring.
- Self-Limiting Beliefs.
- Putting Things into Prospective.
- The Power of Words.
- Effective communication - questioning and listening skills.
- Building rapport, trust and confidence in each other.
- Introduction to SDI (Strength Deployment Inventory)
- Introduction to our self, how we act and inter-act when things are great and when under stress.
- Action Plans.
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