Coaching and Mentoring Awareness

The course is suitable for any individual who wants to learn and clearly distinguish between mentoring and coaching.

To help participants differentiate between coaching and mentoring, understand when to apply each, and recognize their value in different workplace scenarios.

Registration & Welcome

Icebreaker activity
Course objectives and agenda overview

Introduction to Coaching & Mentoring

Definitions & Key Differences
- What is coaching?
- What is mentoring?
- Key distinctions: purpose, structure, duration, relationship dynamics
The Role of HR & Training in Coaching & Mentoring
- Why it matters for employee development
- Organizational benefits

💡 Activity: Case Study Discussion

💡 Quick Quiz: Identify whether each given scenario requires coaching or mentoring.

When to Use Coaching vs. Mentoring

Coaching
- When to use it (e.g., performance improvement, skill development, short-term goals)
- Coaching styles (directive vs. non-directive)
Mentoring
- When to use it (e.g., career guidance, leadership development, long-term growth)
- The mentor-mentee relationship

Open Discussion

Internal coaching programs vs. external coaching
Setting up mentorship programs
Aligning with business goals
What are the current coaching/mentoring practices at NSRP? How can they be improved?

Common challenges & how to overcome them

Wrap-Up & Q&A

Key takeaways

Course feedback survey