Coaching & Mentoring Skills: Foundation Programme

Course Introduction

Over five focused days, this foundation-level course takes Coaching & Mentoring Skills out of the textbook and into the reality of teams, departments and cross-functional initiatives. Participants work through regional case material, structured exercises and peer discussion, leaving with methods they can apply on their next working day.

Training Objectives

• 01Explain the core principles, terminology and standards behind Coaching & Mentoring Skills in clear, practical language
• 02Select and adapt suitable approaches to Coaching & Mentoring Skills for the constraints of teams, departments and cross-functional initiatives
• 03Diagnose weak spots in current practice and prioritise corrective action
• 04Use practical tools, checklists and templates that support day-to-day Coaching & Mentoring Skills
• 05Leave with a prioritised list of improvements you can start within 30 days

What You Will Take Away

• A stakeholder and communication map
• Decision frameworks and discussion guides for your team
• A personal development action plan

Who Should Attend

• Middle & Senior Managers
• Team Leaders & Supervisors
• High-Potential Employees
• Department Heads

Prerequisites: No prior specialist knowledge is required.

Training Methodology

The programme builds understanding step by step: short concept sessions, guided demonstrations and simple exercises, followed by a daily recap so nothing is left behind. Case material and examples are drawn from teams, departments and cross-functional initiatives.

Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)

• Day 1
  Foundations and context

  Key terms, roles and the regulatory background behind Coaching & Mentoring Skills, with examples from teams, departments and cross-functional initiatives.

• Day 2
  Methods and standards in depth

  A detailed look at frameworks, codes and decision methods used in Coaching & Mentoring Skills.

• Day 3
  Practical workshop day

  Group exercises and simulations that put Coaching & Mentoring Skills techniques to work.

• Day 4
  Case-study day

  Real-world cases, failure analysis and improvement options related to Coaching & Mentoring Skills.

• Day 5
  Action plan and assessment

  Review, individual action plans and a short assessment to confirm readiness to apply Coaching & Mentoring Skills.

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