Developing Mentoring Skills

On completion of this training, attendees will be able to:

• Understand the Role and Importance of Mentoring:
  • Define the role of a mentor and the significance of mentoring in personal and professional development.
  • Recognise the benefits of mentoring for both mentors and mentees.
• Develop Effective Communication and Listening Skills:
  • Utilise active listening techniques to understand mentees' needs and aspirations.
  • Apply effective communication strategies to build a strong mentoring relationship.
• Establish Clear Mentoring Objectives:
  • Set clear mentoring objectives and expectations for both mentors and mentees.
  • Create a supportive and conducive environment for mentoring discussions.
• Provide Constructive Feedback and Guidance:
  • Offer constructive feedback to mentees in a supportive and encouraging manner.
  • Guide mentees in setting goals and creating actionable plans for growth.
• Navigate Challenging Mentoring Situations:
  • Recognise and address challenges that may arise in the mentoring relationship.
  • Apply strategies for handling difficult conversations and resolving conflicts.
• Evaluate Mentoring Effectiveness and Continuous Improvement:
  • Assess the impact of mentoring on mentees' development and achievements.
  • Implement strategies for ongoing development as a mentor.

Introduction to Developing Mentoring Skills

• Understanding the role of a mentor and the importance of mentoring
• Recognising the benefits of mentoring for both mentors and mentees

Developing Effective Communication and Listening Skills

• Utilising active listening techniques to understand mentees' needs and aspirations
• Applying effective communication strategies to build a strong mentoring relationship

Establishing Clear Mentoring Objectives

• Setting clear mentoring objectives and expectations for both mentors and mentees
• Creating a supportive and conducive environment for mentoring discussions

Providing Constructive Feedback and Guidance

• Offering constructive feedback to mentees in a supportive and encouraging manner
• Guiding mentees in setting goals and creating actionable plans for growth

Navigating Challenging Mentoring Situations

• Recognising and addressing challenges that may arise in the mentoring relationship
• Applying strategies for handling difficult conversations and resolving conflicts

Evaluating Mentoring Effectiveness and Continuous Improvement

• Assessing the impact of mentoring on mentees' development and achievements
• Implementing strategies for ongoing development as a mentor

There are no specific prerequisites for this course.

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This program is suitable for professionals from all industries and roles who want to develop their mentoring skills. Whether you are a team leader, manager, senior executive, or individual contributor, this training will benefit you if you aim to become an effective mentor and support the growth and development of others.