Critical Comparison of Coaching ‘v' Mentoring

The scope of this assignment is to critically compare and contrast the two approaches, reflecting on the relevance and value of each, to apply this to my organisation where possible and to offer recommendations where appropriate.

Introduction

Coaching

Coaching can take many forms, life coaching, business coaching, performance coaching etc. As with mentoring and counselling it is about helping the individual to gain self awareness, but it is goal focused and action is required so that the individual can move forward. The goal setting process has two components: skill development and psychological development. The outcome sought is that the "coachee" will achieve the goals set, and will thereafter feel able and confident to set personal goals for themselves (Passmore 2003, p31).4ed

The CIPD defines Coaching as; ‘developing a person's skills and knowledge so that their job performance improves, hopefully leading to the......

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Title: Coaching Versus Mentoring
Approximate Word Count: 2780
Approximate Pages: 12 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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