One of the best courses for those aspiring to become a trainer or coach or a mentor. The entire course briefs about mentoring and need for a mentor. After completing this course, one can understand the responsibilities of a Mentor, how to enhance Mentees’ Performance, Principles of Designing Mentoring Process, Development Tools used for Mentoring, criteria for Evaluation of Mentoring Process, Tips for better Mentoring etc.
The introduction part mentions how the company Phoneix cares for its new hires by assigning a mentor to its new hire. The Real Life Example explains about the importance of mentors for the growth of employees and another Real Life Example explains the importance of having a good and self-confident mentor. The entire course is prepared keeping in mind the importance of mentoring and how well it contributes to the growth of employees and an organization. Excellent creativity is used in designing this course.
The following are a few tips for better mentoring:
•Think about your protégé or mentee first - Every individual should think of his mentee first and coach’s personal interests should take a backseat. Do not mix your personal issues with your professional life. Keep them separate.
•Never underestimate your mentee- Do not neglect any of the mentees, instead work together and also listen to them as well. Never try to impose your ideas on any member. Avoid de-motivating any mentee.
•Discuss - Before implementing any new coaching idea, it must be discussed with each and every mentee on an open platform. Never ever discuss with anyone separately as the other mentees feel left out and reluctant to perform and contribute to the coach-mentee relationship.
•Understand others - For better results, try to understand your mentee well. Do not just always talk business, it is okay if you go out with your mentees for lunch or catch a movie together. It improves the relations and strengthens the bond among the coach and mentees. Coach and mentees must trust each other for maximum output.