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Hi
Ann
Rolfe here with the latest Mentoring News.
Coaching
and mentoring are not the same, though the differences are
subtle and those who coach and those who mentor use similar
skills.
The terms
"mentor" and "coach" are often used interchangeably.
Although most references agree there are differences between
the two, descriptions of the roles are not uniform. So, since
ideas about coaching generally derive from sporting models
and mentoring is more often associated with careers, the following
definitions may be useful:
Coach:
a person who trains, tutors or prepares an individual for
improved skill and performance
Mentor:
one who guides and stimulates an individual's reflection and
actions for improved personal and professional outcomes.
Mentoring and coaching both:
• Provide
one-to-one interaction to achieve personalised learning and
growth;
• Cater to individual needs, personal styles and time
constraints;
• Can be conducted face to face or from remote locations;
• Complement formal training and educational experiences;
• Process real-life issues, problems and decisions;
• Facilitate access to information and choices about
new behaviours and actions;
• Support the achievement of positive outcomes.
Coaching
is used when there is a well-defined goal that is
based on improving skills and performance.
Mentoring
is appropriate for career planning, providing general
guidance, setting and achieving goals, making decisions or
facilitating problem solving.
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Ann
Rolfe
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