Coaching and Mentoring
At their simplest, Coaching and Mentoring are methods for personal and professional development at work.
They are positive, “helping” forms of development which offer personalised, 1:1 support to enable movement and action in work based issues and career development.
Are Coaching and Mentoring the same thing?
Coaching and mentoring have many similarities, for example, at the heart of both lies a relationship based on mutual trust and respect, and they both use listening and questioning skills to help the coachee or mentee reach solutions. However, they also have key distinguishing differences – check the table here to allow you to choose which may work best for you.
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Coaching |
Mentoring |
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Non –directive – Coach may facilitate the individual reaching their own solutions through a “thinking partner” approach |
Can be directive – Mentor may give guidance and advice based on experience |
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Short term and timebound |
May be an ongoing long term relationship |
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Relies on questioning/listening skills of coach |
Relies on experience/seniority of mentor |
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Performance Driven - Usually focuses on development of specific skills and goals |
Development driven - Typically focuses on wider career and personal development |
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Structured with agreed meeting dates |
Informal meetings driven by mentee |
Coaching
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Mentoring
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