Mentoring Skills Training Course

Who Would Benefit

The Mentoring Skills Training Course is suitable for all those responsible for mentoring a protégé.

The course content will help you to provide them with the tools and confidence to be able to mentor colleagues effectively, ensuring continuous progression and development.

Course Description

Delegates will leave this training course being able to explain and demonstrate the key skills, knowledge and attitude required to be an expert mentor.

They will be confident in choosing the most appropriate method of learning for their protégé and implement regular development with maximum impact.

The course is highly practical and offers intense feedback in the pursuit of excellence.

CPD Points: 6
Training Course Category: Management & Leadership
Recommended No. of Days: 1 day
Training Course Location: To be determined by Client - Virtual, online or classroom-based

Learning Outcomes

Explain the differences between coaching, counselling, training and mentoring
Describe how to set clear goals within the mentoring ‘contract’
Demonstrate how to impart knowledge and inspire a protégé
Give constructive feedback and develop relationships

The Programme Includes:

The role of the Mentor

What is mentoring?
What are the benefits for company/protégé/you?
How is it different from coaching, counselling or training?
What skills, knowledge and attitude does a good mentor need?
Building trust and confidence in you!

Mentoring in Action

Planning - Action before/during/after a mentoring session
Creating the right environment for mentoring meetings
Agreeing mentoring goals and parameters
Assessing your protégé and adapting your approach
Active listening & questioning
Using the GROW technique
Giving constructive and powerful feedback

Creating a Mentoring Culture

Assessing the impact of mentoring on the protégé and the organisation
Creating engagement with stakeholders for the benefits of mentoring
Setting up a formal mentoring programme