Effective Mentoring

Today’s learning organisations realize that a structured mentoring program brings rewards to the organisation, the mentor and the protégé. Mentoring has become an integral part of the organisation’s human resources strategy

COURSE OBJECTIVE

The course is designed to equip prospective mentors with the skills needed to enter a formal long-term relationship with a protégé.

COURSE CONTENT

THE RELATIONSHIP

Understanding the mentor/protégé

relationship

Understanding the concept of mentoring

Understanding the differences between mentoring, coaching and counselling

Defining roles and parameters

THE CHARACTERISTICS

Identifying the characteristics of a successful mentor

Understanding the importance of effective communication in the relationship

Identifying the characteristics of a successful protégé

Matching personalities for compatibility
The consequences of a mismatch in personalities & what to do about this

SHARING KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE

Understanding why knowledge and expertise is important in the relationship
Skills and techniques to be a successful mentor
Assessing the relationship and the

personalities involved

SETTING GOALS & MONITORING

How to set goals together
Explaining how monitoring is going to take place
Drawing up schedules and progress reports

Giving feedback in terms of progress and achievement and the initial contract

INDIVIDUAL LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the conclusion of this course learners will…

Know what steps to follow when implementing the process of mentoring
Be aware of the interpersonal skills they must use during the relationship
Practice communication skills needed to foster a working mentor/protégé relationship

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA AND METHODOLOGY

Participation in role plays, class discussions and exercises
Completion of Portfolio of Evidence workbook

ENTRY LEVEL: Strictly Level 4/Grade 12/Matric.

Course is conducted in English - Grade 12 level 4.

COURSE INFORMATION

DURATION	2 days in class
NQF LEVEL	4
BBBEE	E

Contact Details

Contact Person:

Ntombi Mkhwanazi

Contact Email:

seminars [at] cherylcarter.co.za

Course Details

NQF Level:

Level 4

Course Duration:

2 Days

Course Delivery Method:

E-learning

Blended

In Class

Presented Courses

In-House

Cost:

R2100.00 per person per day

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