Mentoring and Coaching
Mentoring
Mentoring is a one to one relationship, usually with the owner of the business or member of the management team and is completely confidential in all matters discussed. A mentor is there to provide an independent view, question assumptions being made and suggest alternative actions or solutions. The aims are to improve business performance and develop an individual’s skills and competencies. You can discuss any management or operation issue or idea and a mentor will act acting as a sounding board and help evaluate solutions and make you aware of external resources available. Mentoring can also help you focus on longer term objectives both personally and for the business.
A mentoring programme usually involves a meeting once a month for 2-3 hours and lasts for 6 -12 months but this is tailored to meet an individual or business needs.
Coaching
Coaching is different from mentoring as it focuses on helping an individual develop specific skills and achieve predefined goals. The business coaching we can offer covers the areas of financial management, IT, sales and marketing, strategy and general management techniques. Where very specific skills are required we can use colleagues from our associates network or alternatively help you find the right person.