WWP key in developing people
Duration: 2 day(s)
Course Code: MENTWORK
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Mentoring in the Workplace

A confidential helper and guide

Mentoring is confidential, personalised support from an experienced and trustworthy adviser, guide, or tutor, especially for methodical self-development. Usually, a mentor is someone outside your organisation, unit or team and chosen by you. There is a general acceptance that most people achieve better levels of professional success if they have the guidance and help of a mentor; someone with whom they can discuss their career plans, evaluate options and achievements, and work through issues.

This programme is for you if

you are responsible for mentoring others to develop and improve their performance. You will learn a range of skills such as how to offer insight and expertise, provide feedback, monitor progress, and lend supportive follow-up.

On completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Understand the role of the mentor
  • Choose the appropriate style and method of mentoring
  • Mentor others, enabling them to achieve their potential
  • Enable others to take ownership of their own development

Programme Focus

Introduction and Objectives

Why mentor?
  • The benefits of mentoring

The role
  • What is a mentor?
  • Mentoring styles
  • Relationship management
  • SWOT analysis

The skills
  • Relationship building
  • Active listening
  • Effective listening
  • Giving and receiving feedback

Methodologies
  • Kolb’s cycle
  • Grow model
  • Giving information – feelings, proposals, builds
  • Seeking information – feelings, effects, proposals
  • Establishing clear objectives
  • Action planning

Review of Programme

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