VS
Coaching
Mentoring
- Usually for a short period of time
- Structured, formal approach
- Does not need first-hand experience of mentee’s sector of work
- Priority is to improve performance that impacts on the present job
- Long-term process based on mutual trust and respect
- Focused on informal association
- Has first-hand experience of the mentee’s line of work
- Priority is to develop skills for mentee
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Whilst coaching and mentoring are different disciplines, they are often thought of as part of one spectrum.
Typically, mentoring is seen as more directive, harnessing the expertise of the mentor and advice giving is more likely to be present. When coaching, the coach is an expert on facilitating the process rather than the context the client or coachee is working in.
Having said that, a good mentor will typically use open, non-leading questions and on occasion a coach may choose to offer a piece of information and experience if they believe it is in the best interests of the client. In this way, the coach may move up and down the scale of influence (Starr).
Coaching vs Mentoring
Reece Langrick
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VS
Coaching
Mentoring
More Info
Whilst coaching and mentoring are different disciplines, they are often thought of as part of one spectrum.
Typically, mentoring is seen as more directive, harnessing the expertise of the mentor and advice giving is more likely to be present. When coaching, the coach is an expert on facilitating the process rather than the context the client or coachee is working in.
Having said that, a good mentor will typically use open, non-leading questions and on occasion a coach may choose to offer a piece of information and experience if they believe it is in the best interests of the client. In this way, the coach may move up and down the scale of influence (Starr).