Introduction

Effective coaching and mentoring skills are essential elements for enhancing individual and group performance in any work environment. This course aims to develop participants' abilities in coaching and mentoring by providing effective strategies and methods. The course will help participants improve their communication skills and build trustful relationships, thereby enhancing their ability to offer support and guidance to others in various contexts.

Objectives

• To understand the differences between coaching, mentoring, and personal counseling.
• To learn when and how to apply coaching in workplace environments.
• To explain the benefits of coaching and reasons for its occasional failure.
• To analyze personal coaching styles and how to apply them in mentoring relationships.
• To improve communication skills to enhance the effectiveness of coaching sessions.
• To apply various strategies and tools in coaching and mentoring.

Topics

1. Basics of Coaching and Mentoring

• Definition and importance of coaching and mentoring.
• Key roles and responsibilities of the coach and mentor.
• Differences between coaching and mentoring.

2. Coaching and Mentoring Styles

• Types of coaching styles.
• Analysis of different coaching styles and how to apply them.
• Identifying the appropriate style for the situation and person.

3. Effective Communication Skills

• Communication strategies to enhance the quality of coaching sessions.
• Developing active listening skills.
• Questioning techniques.

4. Planning Coaching Sessions

• Structuring sessions to ensure goal achievement.
• Using various methodologies in coaching sessions.

5. Motivating and Enhancing Performance

• Strategies to motivate employees and support them in achieving their goals.
• Developing action plans to improve individual and group performance.

6. Building a Supportive Organizational Culture

• Creating an organizational culture that encourages coaching and mentoring.
• Developing sustainable institutional coaching programs.

Target Audience

• Managers and supervisors in educational and professional institutions.
• Psychological and social counselors.
• Teachers and trainers seeking to develop their leadership skills.
• Anyone working in the field of coaching and mentoring aiming to improve their performance.