Coaching and Mentoring Robert McLemore Lisa Wright
Coaching & Mentoring
Listen Pay Attention Coaching & Mentoring Unique Needs
Coaching & Mentoring Coach Mentor
Coach Someone who develops skills and capabilities in another person or in a group of people (a team) Forms of coaching: Discussion Lecture Critique Guided practice
What Coaches Do Provide task direction and vision Provide skill instruction Build team and individual capabilities Provide resources Facilitate external relationships for individuals and teams Transfer responsibility for success to the team Support the growth and progress of individuals in the program
Tips: Good Coach LISTEN!!!!! Supply energy Provide focus Provide information Influence, don’t control Recognize team and individual success Recognize what’s right versus what’s wrong Value differences Evolve and grow with the team’s life cycle
Mentor A trusted guide and advisor
What Mentors Do Advise, support, provide guidance Help develop an understanding of “culture” and life in the unit Instill attitudes and values Aid in retention in the program Provide opportunity to help a person grow through discovery
Tips: Good Mentor LISTEN!!!!!! Provide a safe environment Keep confidences Build trust early Share through personal experiences Offer suggestions
Coaching & Mentoring CoachingMentoring GoalsCorrect inappropriate behavior Improve performance Impart skills Support & guide the personal growth InitiativeCoach directs the learning & instruction. Mentee is in charge of learning. FocusImmediate problems & learning opportunities Long-term personal development RolesHeavy on telling with appropriate feedback Heavy on listening, providing a role model, & making suggestions and connections
Coaches & Mentors G.A. Moore Yoda
Debrief
Summary Listen!!! Always something you don’t know Coaching helps people grow Coaches are committed
Summary Mentors do heavy listening Mentors build long term relationships Mentors support and guide Mentors help clarify Neither knows it all – No one ever does
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