Coaching and mentoring
Identify ways to apply coaching and mentoring principles as part of an overall learning and development strategy
Identify ways to apply coaching and mentoring principles as part of an overall learning and development strategy
Coaching and mentoring can be effective approaches to developing employees. Both have grown in popularity, with many employers using them to enhance the skills, knowledge and performance of their people around specific skills and goals.
This factsheet offers a definition of coaching and mentoring, distinguishing between the two and emphasising the need to link with overall learning and development strategy. It looks at those typically responsible for coaching, both internal and external to the organisation, and how to develop a coaching culture.
This factsheet was last updated by David Hayden: Owner of Talent Delivers and former CIPD Digital Learning Portfolio Manager
David has designed and delivered a number of L&D-focused products and keeps his practice up to date by facilitating online events.
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