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WHAT IS RIGHT FOR ME?
There are many options available to help support you get to where you want to go.
How do you know which is right for you?
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A training course is perfect for addressing knowledge gaps, refreshing old skills, or developing new skills. Giving you a formal and structured knowledge transfer. But how do you take development to the next level?
Our handy guide will help you decide whether coaching or mentoring is best suited to your needs.
A coach provides guidance to help achieve your goals and reach your full potential.
STYLE : Participative
A coach will ask questions, challenge and encourage you, Giving you space to reflect and reach your own solution.
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FOCUS : Performance specific
Improving a specific area such as confidence or engagement. Focusing on a specific goal, the coach's questions will help you understand more about you as a person and develop an action plan.
OUTCOMES : Measurable, specific
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STRUCTURE : Short-term, formal
Coaching programs typically run for 6-12months, or are linked to achievement of a specific goal.
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WHEN TO USE :
Maximsing talent
Adapting to changes
Addressing a behavioural habit
Improving motivation and confidence
Preparing for career advancement
Enhance development programs
A mentor shares knowledge, skills and experience to help you develop and grow.
STYLE : Directive
A mentor will do most of the talking. Sharing their own perspective and giving specific feedback and advice.
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FOCUS : Career development
The mentor's own career path is key to the engagement as the mentor will help guide through a similar path, recommend relevant resources and help develop useful contacts to support career development goals.
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OUTCOMES : Often changeable and difficult to measure
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STRUCTURE : Long-term, informal
Engagements often last for years with informal meeting frequency, set as and when the mentee requires.
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WHEN TO USE :
Looking for a role model
Career progression
Learning a particular job
Increasing collaboration
Gaining organisational knowledge
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