Duration 2 days – 14 hrs
Overview
The Leadership Coaching and Mentoring Training Course is designed to equip leaders with the skills and techniques to effectively coach and mentor team members, fostering growth, accountability, and improved performance. This course explores the key principles of coaching and mentoring, active listening, goal setting, and providing constructive feedback, empowering leaders to support team development and create a culture of continuous learning.
Objectives
- Understand the core principles and techniques of effective coaching and mentoring.
- Develop skills to actively listen, ask powerful questions, and build trust with team members.
- Learn to set meaningful goals and provide constructive feedback.
- Foster a supportive environment that encourages personal and professional growth.
Audience
- Managers, team leaders, and senior leaders responsible for team development
- HR professionals and coaches looking to support growth within teams
- Emerging leaders aiming to strengthen their coaching and mentoring skills
Pre- requisites
- Basic leadership or management experience is recommended.
- Willingness to engage in interactive coaching exercises and self-reflection.
Course Outline
Day 1: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring
- Introduction to Coaching and Mentoring: Understanding the differences, benefits, and impact on team performance.
- Core Principles of Effective Coaching:
- Building Trust and Rapport: Creating a safe and supportive environment.
- Active Listening and Empathy: Developing skills for deep listening and understanding.
- Asking Powerful Questions: Techniques to encourage self-reflection and insight.
- Goal Setting and Accountability:
- Setting SMART Goals: Helping team members define clear, achievable goals.
- Accountability in Coaching: Encouraging ownership and follow-through.
- Practice Exercises: Role-playing sessions to apply active listening and question-asking techniques.
Day 2: Providing Feedback and Fostering Growth
- Constructive Feedback:
- Delivering Feedback with Empathy and Clarity: Techniques for impactful, supportive feedback.
- Handling Difficult Conversations: Approaches to address sensitive issues positively.
- Mentoring for Professional Development:
- Identifying and Nurturing Talent: Recognizing team members’ strengths and
growth areas.
- Creating Development Plans: Aligning personal goals with professional objectives.
- Long-Term Mentorship: Building ongoing, meaningful mentoring relationships.
- Building a Coaching Culture:
- Fostering a Learning Environment: Encouraging continuous improvement and open feedback.
- Empowering Team Members: Supporting autonomy and self-confidence.
- Capstone Activity: Scenario-based coaching and mentoring practice to apply course concepts.
- Review and Action Planning: Reflecting on personal coaching style, setting goals, and Q&A.
