Mentoring and Coaching

Today myself and the level 4 colleagues had a training session on mentoring and coaching, this training session was very useful as it made myself and my colleagues aware of the skills that are needed to become a good mentor and coach.

This session showed the difference between a mentor and a coach, a mentor is helping someone achieve something and achieving that goal as an individual.

Where as coaching is training someone to learn something.

This session pointed out the skills needed to become a good mentor and coach.

Qualities        It is important to be enthusiastic when you are teaching someone.
                       Having a willingness and time to help others
                       Been approachable is important when you are mentoring someone


Knowledge    The knowledge that I have from the level 3 course including the coursework,                                        programs, and the knowledge of the LTU and environment are all things that I need to                          address with the new level 3 apprentices


Personal        Interpersonal skill are needed when mentoring and coaching the new apprentices, the                            following skills are needed - Empathy, communication (both speaking and listening)
                       calmness, time management and to be positive at all times.


So far I have enjoyed helping the new apprentices fit in with their new role and it's been good getting to know them and I am looking forward to helping them build up their skills and knowledge of E-Learning throughout this year.