Unlock full access to see the entire library by subscribing to a paid plan. Leadership Teams Personal Learning. May 19, — 3 min read. Coaching The focus of coaching is usually task and performance. Teaching The focus of teaching is to impart knowledge and information through instruction and explanation. Counselling The counsellor uses listening and questioning to build self-awareness and self-confidence in the client. Read the full story Sign up now to read the full story and get access to all members-only posts.
Subscribe Already have an account? Sign in. Leadership Skills Leadership Teams. In this post, Gina Kawalek introduces 7 critical competencies for the next generation of lazy leaders. My colleagues who coached me kept the conversation focused, realistic and effective. Interestingly, some of the most productive sessions came from being paired up with colleagues in very different roles, such as the site manager.
It was also important that my coach was not line managing or hierarchically senior to me to facilitate an open and confidential warts-and-all discussion. That doesn't mean coaching should be based on informal chats, however. It requires adequate training — giving objective feedback can be hard for the inexperienced.
A coach has to be aware of their own views and any prejudices or preconceptions they might have about the person they're helping. Theory, training and practice is needed so that you're mindful of the nuances of language and can control any temptation to be judgemental. Although mentoring remains an essential component of career development, especially when moving onto a new role or when assessing performance management, coaching can be a useful tool for encouraging an individual to take ownership of their own career path.
It's the ability to take ownership of CPD that really separates coaching from mentoring. Are you interested in managing a community project for your company? When you decide what your need is, find an appropriate coach or mentor.
Trust and respect your coach or mentor. Every meaningful relationship is built on the foundation of trust and respect. Establish ground rules. Determine how often you will meet, how long your relationship will last, outline of roles, importance of confidentiality and preferred methods of communication and feedback.
Determine your outcome. What do you want to have happen to you at the end of the relationship? Discuss this with your coach or mentor.
Open your mind and heart. Learning from someone who has more experience than you do and who can share successes and failures openly is a tremendous gift. The key to getting the most out of the relationship is your ability to enter into the relationship with as open a mind and heart as possible. Expect the unexpected. Christine Zust. The Center for Corporate and Professional Development. Division of University Communications and Marketing. Street Address.
Contact Us. YouTube YouTube. A new teacher or leader can benefit tremendously from having both a coach and a mentor. The opinions expressed in The Art of Coaching Teachers are strictly those of the author s and do not reflect the opinions or endorsement of Editorial Projects in Education, or any of its publications.
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